TCC Substance Abuse & Addiction Counseling

Question 1

Which of the following best describes the biopsychosocial model of addiction?

Accepted Answer

Addiction results from biological, psychological, and social factors interacting together

Answer

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

Question 2

According to the DSM-5, how many criteria must be met within a 12-month period to diagnose a substance use disorder?

Accepted Answer

At least 2 of 11 criteria

Answer

The DSM-5 requires at least 2 of 11 criteria within a 12-month period for a substance use disorder diagnosis, with severity determined by the number of criteria met (mild: 2-3, moderate: 4-5, severe: 6+).

Question 3

Which motivational interviewing technique involves the counselor acknowledging and reflecting back both sides of a client's ambivalence?

Accepted Answer

Double-sided reflection

Answer

Double-sided reflection is a technique in which the counselor reflects both the client's desire to change and their reasons for not changing, helping to explore and resolve ambivalence.

Question 4

The CAGE questionnaire is primarily used to screen for which problem?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol use problems

Answer

The CAGE questionnaire (Cut down, Annoyed, Guilty, Eye-opener) is a widely used four-question screening tool specifically designed to identify problematic alcohol use.

Question 5

In Prochaska's Transtheoretical Model, the Action stage is best characterized by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Actively modifying behavior for less than 6 months

Answer

The Action stage involves overt behavioral changes that have been sustained for less than 6 months, distinguishing it from the Maintenance stage, which involves sustaining change beyond 6 months.

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TCC Substance Abuse & Addiction Counseling