Question 1

The main strength of the proscriptive model is its simplicity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Describe the proscriptive model.What are its strengths and weaknesses? Give examples.

Accepted Answer

The proscriptive model is a decision-mak

Question 3

What is the goal of the sociocultural model of prevention?

Accepted Answer

A) changes in social norms regarding drinking 
B) cessation of drinking 
C) limiting the availability of alcohol 
D) All of these are correct. 
A) changes in social norms regarding drinking 
B) cessation of drinking 
C) limiting the availability of alcohol 
D) All of these are correct.

Question 4

Which of the following is not true of the proscriptive model?

Accepted Answer

A) It is the most effective of the three prevention strategies. 
B) Availability of the substance should be prohibited. 
C) Individuals should abstain from substance use. 
D) It is currently used in prevention of marijuana use in most states. 
A) It is the most effective of the three prevention strategies. 
B) Availability of the substance should be prohibited. 
C) Individuals should abstain from substance use. 
D) It is currently used in prevention of marijuana use in most states.

Question 5

Which of the following is not a focus of temperament-based prevention programs?

Accepted Answer

A) thrill seeking 
B) anxiety 
C) impulsiveness 
D) peer pressure 
A) thrill seeking 
B) anxiety 
C) impulsiveness 
D) peer pressure

Question 6

Which of the following is not one of the propositions of the distribution of consumption model?

Accepted Answer

A) The proportion of heavy alcohol users in a given population is positively correlated with the mean level of alcohol consumption in that population. 
B) Societies should reduce the negative consequences of alcohol use by restricting the availability of alcohol. 
C) The proportion of heavy alcohol users in a given population is positively correlated to the proportion of drug abusers. 
D) Heavy alcohol consumption increases the probability of negative alcohol-related consequences. 
A) The proportion of heavy alcohol users in a given population is positively correlated with the mean level of alcohol consumption in that population. 
B) Societies should reduce the negative consequences of alcohol use by restricting the availability of alcohol. 
C) The proportion of heavy alcohol users in a given population is positively correlated to the proportion of drug abusers. 
D) Heavy alcohol consumption increases the probability of negative alcohol-related consequences.

Question 7

Alcohol abusers would be the ones most likely to respond to increases in prices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The mission of the Amethyst Initiative is to raise the legal drinking age in an effort to decrease social problems related to the behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Advertising and education approaches to the problem of driving after drinking follow the model of prevention.

Accepted Answer

A) sociocultural 
B) distribution of consumption 
C) proscriptive 
D) None of these are correct. 
A) sociocultural 
B) distribution of consumption 
C) proscriptive 
D) None of these are correct.

Question 10

DARE programs are led by .

Accepted Answer

A) parents 
B) teachers 
C) law enforcement officers 
D) counselors 
A) parents 
B) teachers 
C) law enforcement officers 
D) counselors

Question 11

Which of the following is not true of school education strategies?

Accepted Answer

A) In the past, teachers often were not trained in alcohol education. 
B) Students increase drug use in the short run. 
C) Students increase their knowledge about substances. 
D) Education significantly changes drug use patterns. 
A) In the past, teachers often were not trained in alcohol education. 
B) Students increase drug use in the short run. 
C) Students increase their knowledge about substances. 
D) Education significantly changes drug use patterns.

Question 12

Server interventions or dram shop laws arise from the model of prevention.

Accepted Answer

A) sociocultural 
B) distribution of consumption 
C) proscriptive 
D) harm reduction 
A) sociocultural 
B) distribution of consumption 
C) proscriptive 
D) harm reduction

Question 13

Raising the minimum drinking age is an example of a distribution of consumption model strategy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Wilkinson proposes that society should allow the serving of alcohol only .

Accepted Answer

A) to those over 21 
B) at supervised public events 
C) when food is available 
D) to individuals who are not going to drive 
A) to those over 21 
B) at supervised public events 
C) when food is available 
D) to individuals who are not going to drive

Question 15

NIDA's Principles of Drug Abuse Prevention suggest different targets for prevention efforts for different stages of schooling from preschool through high school.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is not a part of the sociocultural model of prevention?

Accepted Answer

A) Unacceptable drinking should be defined. 
B) Drinking should be integrated into a broader social context. 
C) Society should raise the price of alcohol relative to disposable income. 
D) Alcohol should be served only when food is available. 
A) Unacceptable drinking should be defined. 
B) Drinking should be integrated into a broader social context. 
C) Society should raise the price of alcohol relative to disposable income. 
D) Alcohol should be served only when food is available.

Question 17

A disadvantage to employers of workplace substance abuse prevention is its cost.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Describe the Amethyst Initiative.Do you think this is an effective strategy to decrease problems arising from alcohol use? Explain your reasoning.

Accepted Answer

The Amethyst Initiative is a movement le

Question 19

policies focus on decreasing the negative consequences of drug use for the individual and the community.

Accepted Answer

A) Sociocultural prevention 
B) Distribution of consumption 
C) Proscriptive prevention 
D) Harm-reduction 
A) Sociocultural prevention 
B) Distribution of consumption 
C) Proscriptive prevention 
D) Harm-reduction

Question 20

are the most frequently used vehicles for mass media prevention efforts.

Accepted Answer

A) Newspapers 
B) TV and radio 
C) Billboards 
D) Films 
A) Newspapers 
B) TV and radio 
C) Billboards 
D) Films

The main strength of the proscriptive model is its simplicity.

Describe the proscriptive model.What are its strengths and weaknesses? Give examples.

What is the goal of the sociocultural model of prevention?

Which of the following is not true of the proscriptive model?

Which of the following is not a focus of temperament-based prevention programs?

Which of the following is not one of the propositions of the distribution of consumption model?

Alcohol abusers would be the ones most likely to respond to increases in prices.

The mission of the Amethyst Initiative is to raise the legal drinking age in an effort to decrease social problems related to the behavior.

Advertising and education approaches to the problem of driving after drinking follow the model of prevention.

DARE programs are led by .

Which of the following is not true of school education strategies?

Server interventions or dram shop laws arise from the model of prevention.

Raising the minimum drinking age is an example of a distribution of consumption model strategy.

Wilkinson proposes that society should allow the serving of alcohol only .

NIDA's Principles of Drug Abuse Prevention suggest different targets for prevention efforts for different stages of schooling from preschool through high school.

Which of the following is not a part of the sociocultural model of prevention?

A disadvantage to employers of workplace substance abuse prevention is its cost.

Describe the Amethyst Initiative.Do you think this is an effective strategy to decrease problems arising from alcohol use? Explain your reasoning.

policies focus on decreasing the negative consequences of drug use for the individual and the community.

are the most frequently used vehicles for mass media prevention efforts.

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Exam 16: Prevention of Substance Abuse

The main strength of the proscriptive model is its simplicity.

Describe the proscriptive model.What are its strengths and weaknesses? Give examples.

What is the goal of the sociocultural model of prevention?

Which of the following is not true of the proscriptive model?

Which of the following is not a focus of temperament-based prevention programs?

Which of the following is not one of the propositions of the distribution of consumption model?

Alcohol abusers would be the ones most likely to respond to increases in prices.

The mission of the Amethyst Initiative is to raise the legal drinking age in an effort to decrease social problems related to the behavior.

Advertising and education approaches to the problem of driving after drinking follow the model of prevention.

DARE programs are led by .

Which of the following is not true of school education strategies?

Server interventions or dram shop laws arise from the model of prevention.

Raising the minimum drinking age is an example of a distribution of consumption model strategy.

Wilkinson proposes that society should allow the serving of alcohol only .

NIDA's Principles of Drug Abuse Prevention suggest different targets for prevention efforts for different stages of schooling from preschool through high school.

Which of the following is not a part of the sociocultural model of prevention?

A disadvantage to employers of workplace substance abuse prevention is its cost.

Describe the Amethyst Initiative.Do you think this is an effective strategy to decrease problems arising from alcohol use? Explain your reasoning.

policies focus on decreasing the negative consequences of drug use for the individual and the community.

are the most frequently used vehicles for mass media prevention efforts.

Drug Use and Abuse

Drug Use: Yesterday and Today

Drugs and the Nervous System

Pharmacology

Psychopharmacology and New Drug Development

Cocaine, Amphetamines, and Related Stimulants

Nicotine

Caffeine

Alcohol

Opiates

Marijuana

Hallucinogens

Psychotherapeutic Medications

Other Prescription and Over-The-Counter Drugs

Treatment of Substance-Use Disorders

Filters