Problem and Pathological Gambling

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1 Questions from chapter 1 Problem and Pathological Gambling 1) Welte et al. (2002) found that was by far the most common form of gambling. a) video poker b) raffles c) office pools d) lottery tickets 2) On the continuum of gambling-related harm, "some diagnostic symptoms or gamblingrelated distress" would be considered a) Level 1 b) Level 2 c) Level 3 d) Level 4 3) Which is a the continuation of a gambling session in order to recover money recently lost? a) farming b) chasing c) jousting d) doubling down 4) Adults over age 60 are much more likely to be classified as Level 2 or Level 3 gamblers compared to adolescents. 5) Shaffer et al., (1999) estimated that of adults in treatment for a substance abuse disorder were identified as problem gamblers. a) 7% b) 15% c) 30% d) 60% 6) Ladd & Petry (2002a) stated that the rate of problems due to internet gambling is a) surprisingly low b) moderate but growing c) high d) at an epidemic level 7) The National Research Council (1999) found that individuals below the age of years were disproportionately more likely to have gambling problems. a) 20 b) 30 c) 40 d) 50

2 8) Slutske (2006) reported that, for many, gambling problems often resolve a) only when treated with medications b) without intervention c) with the help of GA groups d) though individual therapy 9) Slutske et al., (2000) found higher rates of in problem gamblers. a) BPD b) ASPD c) Depression d) Anxiety 10) Which is a 21-item self-report measure of gambling-related irrational beliefs? a) GSEQ b) GBQ c) ASI-G d) G-TLFB Questions from chapter 2 11) There is growing support for conceptualizing problem gambling as a/an a) disease b) addiction c) character flaw d) choice 12) Which theory holds that problem gamblers fail to regulate their gambling behavior because they do not believe they can? a) learning b) biological c) disease d) cognitive 13) Learning theory holds that occurs when a reinforcer is provided noncontingently in an effort to prompt an organism to resume responding after it has stopped. a) kindling b) bribing c) priming d) jonesing 14) Gambers believing that they possess an inherent tendency to win is an example of which irrational belief? a) illusion of control b) gambler's fallacy c) skill orientation d) luck

3 15) The role of which neurotransmitter related to gambling has been the most studied? a) dopamine b) serotonin c) norepinephrine d) melatonin 16) The limited empirical support of the disease model should cause treatment providers to be more cautious in organizing treatment around its underlying presuppositions. 17) According to Davidson (2000), which has become closely associated with the stepped care concept? a) harm reduction b) abstinence c) half way houses d) accountability partners 18) The Guided Self-Change approach is consistent with who's social cognitive theory. a) Miller b) Dollard c) Zimbardo d) Bandura Questions from chapter 3 19) Which is the best supported diagnostic interview for pathological gambling? a) DIGS b) REDITS c) LIFHAKR d) TEKCRNCH 20) Clients who present with all the following EXCEPT are poor candidates for GSCG. a) suicidal ideation b) emergent psychological crises c) depression d) complicated comorbid disorders 21) Which is an efficient method for gathering a clear picture of a client's gambling? a) GSEQ b) GBQ c) ASI-G d) G-TLFB

4 22) Which is not a stage in the transtheoretical model of change by Prochaska et al. (1992)? a) contemplation b) preparation c) action d) reflection 23) Which is a 10-item self report used as a screen for alcohol problems? a) ascreen b) AUDIT c) SUDS d) BUZZD 24) Petry et al. (2006) found provided additional benefit to those receiving CBT therapy? a) GA attendance b) OCD medications c) Consumer Credit Counseling d) Marriage Therapy Questions from chapter 4 25) A assessment can be extremely important in setting the stage for change. a) symbiotic b) multimodal c) open ended d) running start 26) Clients are informed that relapses should be a) interrupted as soon as possible b) attributed to personal weaknesses c) maximized to enhance the negative reinforcement value d) attributed to a disease process 27) In the motivational interview style, the therapist's style of interacting must be both a) analytical and open-ended b) open-ended and directive c) directive and client-centered d) client-centered and analytical 28) Which signals that a therapist is not listening reflectively? a) giving advice, making suggestions b) persuading with logic c) reassuring, sympathizing, or consoling d) all the above

5 29) Phase 5 focuses on a) restitution b) budgeting c) relapse prevention d) physical wellness 30) Most of the problems in carrying out treatment fall into one of two categories: a) family interference and comorbid illnesses b) comorbid illnesses and client expectations c) client expectations and treatment integrity d) treatment integrity and family interference 31) Tonigan (2003) found that satisfaction with treatment does appear related to ethnicity. Questions from chapter 5 32) In the case study, who initiated the therapeutic contact? a) Ryan was court ordered to attend treatment b) Ryan's wife c) Ryan's employer d) Ryan sought treatment 33) In phase 2, Ryan realized that he could have used the money he lost gambling to a) learn to SCUBA dive b) take his family to Europe c) pay off his student loans d) fix his RV

Chapter 1. Introductory Information for Therapists. Background Information and Purpose of This Program

Chapter 1. Introductory Information for Therapists. Background Information and Purpose of This Program Chapter 1 Introductory Information for Therapists Background Information and Purpose of This Program Changes in gaming legislation have led to a substantial expansion of gambling opportunities in America,