Question 1

Social-psychological theory explaining why some __________ become alcoholics but others do not.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Social-psychological theory explaining why some __________ become...

Question 2

Many researchers have a view toward alcoholism that is somewhat different from AA.Which of the following is part of their approach?

Accepted Answer

A) That alcoholics need to depend on the group to stay away from alcohol 
B) That alcoholics can never really be cured of the disease of drinking 
C) Seeing alcoholism as bad behavior that can be changed 
D) An extensive use of drugs can take the place of alcohol to deal with stress 
A) That alcoholics need to depend on the group to stay away from alcohol 
B) That alcoholics can never really be cured of the disease of drinking 
C) Seeing alcoholism as bad behavior that can be changed 
D) An extensive use of drugs can take the place of alcohol to deal with stress

Question 3

Some reasons that doctors have regarded alcoholism as a disease are nutritional deficiencies and genetic factors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Approximately __________ percent of Americans are alcoholics.

Accepted Answer

A) 1 
B) 7 
C) 19 
D) 25 
A) 1 
B) 7 
C) 19 
D) 25

Question 5

Proportionately more people of the __________ socioeconomic levels drink when compared with those of the lower levels

Accepted Answer

The answer of Proportionately more people of the __________ socioeconomic...

Question 6

The temperance movement eventually culminated in the enactment of the Eighteenth Amendment,popularly known as __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The temperance movement eventually culminated in the...

Question 7

One result of raising the drinking age from 18 to 21 was to move drinking underground,where it could lead to binge drinking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

All of the following are diseases caused by heavy drinking,EXCEPT for

Accepted Answer

A) cirrhosis of the liver. 
B) cardiomyopathy. 
C) coronary heart attacks. 
D) alcoholic personality. 
A) cirrhosis of the liver. 
B) cardiomyopathy. 
C) coronary heart attacks. 
D) alcoholic personality.

Question 9

What are some of the myths regarding alcohol abuse? What effect does alcohol have both mentally and physically?

Accepted Answer

Some myths regarding alcohol abuse inclu

Question 10

Joe had a serious drinking problem and visited a psychologist for several months.The psychologist discovered that Joe had an unfilled need for dependency that alcohol helped to cover.From a psychological perspective,Joe

Accepted Answer

A) does not have a support group to help him with drinking problems. 
B) suffers from alcoholic depression. 
C) belongs to an ethnic group that encourages drinking to solve problems. 
D) has an "alcoholic personality." 
A) does not have a support group to help him with drinking problems. 
B) suffers from alcoholic depression. 
C) belongs to an ethnic group that encourages drinking to solve problems. 
D) has an "alcoholic personality."

Question 11

There are proportionally more problem drinkers and alcoholics from the lower classes than from other classes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Why did Prohibition fail?

Accepted Answer

Prohibition, which was the legal prevent

Question 13

According to the social-psychological theory,the unique factor that turns individuals into alcoholics is the fit between vulnerable personality traits and

Accepted Answer

A) certain drinking-group values and activities. 
B) the need for power. 
C) genetic predispositions. 
D) a breakdown in early religious training. 
A) certain drinking-group values and activities. 
B) the need for power. 
C) genetic predispositions. 
D) a breakdown in early religious training.

Question 14

The largest and most successful organization for helping alcoholics is __________.

Accepted Answer

Alcoholics

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT one of the recent biological and genetic discoveries that might link alcoholism to preexisting genetic factors?

Accepted Answer

A) The flushing response is absent among alcoholics. 
B) Persons with the A1 gene might be more vulnerable to alcoholism. 
C) If an identical twin is alcoholic,the chances of the other identical twin becoming alcoholic are relatively high. 
D) If a fraternal twin is alcoholic,the chances of the other fraternal twin becoming alcoholic are significantly higher. 
A) The flushing response is absent among alcoholics. 
B) Persons with the A1 gene might be more vulnerable to alcoholism. 
C) If an identical twin is alcoholic,the chances of the other identical twin becoming alcoholic are relatively high. 
D) If a fraternal twin is alcoholic,the chances of the other fraternal twin becoming alcoholic are significantly higher.

Question 16

In what ethnic group do persons begin the practice of moderate drinking in childhood but view getting drunk as foreign to their culture?

Accepted Answer

A) Chinese 
B) Southern Pentecostal 
C) Jewish 
D) Irish 
A) Chinese 
B) Southern Pentecostal 
C) Jewish 
D) Irish

Question 17

What drinking pattern would be more typical of the higher socioeconomic levels?

Accepted Answer

A) drinking as a part of deeply rooted cultural practices 
B) drinking to avoid the pain of family breakdown 
C) drinking as a way of exploiting women 
D) drinking as a facilitator of social interaction 
A) drinking as a part of deeply rooted cultural practices 
B) drinking to avoid the pain of family breakdown 
C) drinking as a way of exploiting women 
D) drinking as a facilitator of social interaction

Question 18

Which of the following statements about the definition of alcoholism is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) There is no universally accepted definition of alcoholism. 
B) Alcoholics can be identified on the basis of certain problems that they have as a result of drinking. 
C) Alcoholism is a clearly defined and understood disease. 
D) Alcoholism involves a compulsion to drink,causing damage to one's self and others. 
A) There is no universally accepted definition of alcoholism. 
B) Alcoholics can be identified on the basis of certain problems that they have as a result of drinking. 
C) Alcoholism is a clearly defined and understood disease. 
D) Alcoholism involves a compulsion to drink,causing damage to one's self and others.

Question 19

Moving the drinking age to 21 has decreased car crashes and saved thousands of lives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Psychiatrists and psychologists have been far more effective in treating alcoholism than have organized groups of alcoholics and ex-alcoholics themselves.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Social-psychological theory explaining why some __________ become alcoholics but others do not.

Many researchers have a view toward alcoholism that is somewhat different from AA.Which of the following is part of their approach?

Some reasons that doctors have regarded alcoholism as a disease are nutritional deficiencies and genetic factors.

Approximately __________ percent of Americans are alcoholics.

Proportionately more people of the __________ socioeconomic levels drink when compared with those of the lower levels

The temperance movement eventually culminated in the enactment of the Eighteenth Amendment,popularly known as __________.

One result of raising the drinking age from 18 to 21 was to move drinking underground,where it could lead to binge drinking.

All of the following are diseases caused by heavy drinking,EXCEPT for

What are some of the myths regarding alcohol abuse? What effect does alcohol have both mentally and physically?

Joe had a serious drinking problem and visited a psychologist for several months.The psychologist discovered that Joe had an unfilled need for dependency that alcohol helped to cover.From a psychological perspective,Joe

There are proportionally more problem drinkers and alcoholics from the lower classes than from other classes.

Why did Prohibition fail?

According to the social-psychological theory,the unique factor that turns individuals into alcoholics is the fit between vulnerable personality traits and

The largest and most successful organization for helping alcoholics is __________.

Which of the following is NOT one of the recent biological and genetic discoveries that might link alcoholism to preexisting genetic factors?

In what ethnic group do persons begin the practice of moderate drinking in childhood but view getting drunk as foreign to their culture?

What drinking pattern would be more typical of the higher socioeconomic levels?

Which of the following statements about the definition of alcoholism is FALSE?

Moving the drinking age to 21 has decreased car crashes and saved thousands of lives.

Psychiatrists and psychologists have been far more effective in treating alcoholism than have organized groups of alcoholics and ex-alcoholics themselves.

What Is Deviant Behavior

Positivist Theories

Constructionist Theories

Physical Violence

Sexual Assault and Child Molestation

Family Violence

Suicide and Self-Harm

Mental Disorder

Heterosexual Deviance

Gays and Other Targets of Stigma

Internet Deviance

Drug Use

Privileged Deviance

Underprivileged Deviance

Filters

Exam 13: Drinking and Alcoholism

Social-psychological theory explaining why some __________ become alcoholics but others do not.

Many researchers have a view toward alcoholism that is somewhat different from AA.Which of the following is part of their approach?

Some reasons that doctors have regarded alcoholism as a disease are nutritional deficiencies and genetic factors.

Approximately __________ percent of Americans are alcoholics.

Proportionately more people of the __________ socioeconomic levels drink when compared with those of the lower levels

The temperance movement eventually culminated in the enactment of the Eighteenth Amendment,popularly known as __________.

One result of raising the drinking age from 18 to 21 was to move drinking underground,where it could lead to binge drinking.

All of the following are diseases caused by heavy drinking,EXCEPT for

What are some of the myths regarding alcohol abuse? What effect does alcohol have both mentally and physically?

Joe had a serious drinking problem and visited a psychologist for several months.The psychologist discovered that Joe had an unfilled need for dependency that alcohol helped to cover.From a psychological perspective,Joe

There are proportionally more problem drinkers and alcoholics from the lower classes than from other classes.

Why did Prohibition fail?

According to the social-psychological theory,the unique factor that turns individuals into alcoholics is the fit between vulnerable personality traits and

The largest and most successful organization for helping alcoholics is __________.

Which of the following is NOT one of the recent biological and genetic discoveries that might link alcoholism to preexisting genetic factors?

In what ethnic group do persons begin the practice of moderate drinking in childhood but view getting drunk as foreign to their culture?

What drinking pattern would be more typical of the higher socioeconomic levels?

Which of the following statements about the definition of alcoholism is FALSE?

Moving the drinking age to 21 has decreased car crashes and saved thousands of lives.

Psychiatrists and psychologists have been far more effective in treating alcoholism than have organized groups of alcoholics and ex-alcoholics themselves.

What Is Deviant Behavior

Positivist Theories

Constructionist Theories

Physical Violence

Sexual Assault and Child Molestation

Family Violence

Suicide and Self-Harm

Mental Disorder

Heterosexual Deviance

Gays and Other Targets of Stigma

Internet Deviance

Drug Use

Privileged Deviance

Underprivileged Deviance

Filters