MAC Trivia 3

Question 1

Which theorist developed the 'Disease Model' of alcoholism that became foundational to modern addiction treatment?

Accepted Answer

E.M. Jellinek

Answer

E.M. Jellinek's 1960 book 'The Disease Concept of Alcoholism' established the scientific basis for viewing alcoholism as a disease, fundamentally shaping how addiction is understood and treated.

Question 2

In the context of addiction counseling, 'enabling' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Behaviors by others that inadvertently protect the addicted person from consequences

Answer

Enabling describes behavior by family members or others that shields the person with addiction from natural consequences, often with good intentions but ultimately allowing the addiction to continue.

Question 3

Which of the following correctly describes the 'biopsychosocial model' of addiction?

Accepted Answer

Addiction results from a combination of biological, psychological, and social factors

Answer

The biopsychosocial model holds that addiction arises from the interaction of biological vulnerabilities, psychological factors, and social/environmental influences, rather than any single cause.

Question 4

CRAFT (Community Reinforcement and Family Training) is a treatment approach designed to:

Accepted Answer

Train family members to help motivate a loved one to enter treatment

Answer

CRAFT is an evidence-based approach that trains concerned significant others to use positive communication and strategic reinforcement to encourage a resistant loved one to seek treatment.

Question 5

Which stage in Prochaska and DiClemente's Transtheoretical Model is characterized by ambivalence — acknowledging a problem while being unsure about change?

Accepted Answer

Contemplation

Answer

In the Contemplation stage, individuals acknowledge that a problem exists and are considering change but remain ambivalent and have not yet committed to taking action.

Master Addiction Counselor Exam Practice Test

Master Addiction Counselor Exam Practice Test

MAC Trivia 3