RR INSTITUTE OF TECHOLOGY PROF.

MADHUSUDHAN
CHIKKABANAVARA, BANGALORE – 90 RRIT, BANGALORE

Subject: Scientific Foundation of Health Subject Code: BSFHK158-258

Multiple choice questions on Module-I

1. Health compromising behaviour

A. good to health
B. harmful to health
C. mediate health
D. none of these
Ans: B. harmful to health

2. Health compromising behaviours are commonly seen in people from

A. high class
B. middle class
C. low class
D. none of these

Ans: C. lowclass
3. wishing we had something that another person has known as
A. healthy
B. jealousy
C. envy
D. trust
Ans: C. envy
4. Endless stream of unspoken thoughts that run through your head
A. asanas
B. self-talk
C. positive thinking
D. meditation

Ans: B. self-talk
5. Approach unpleasantness in a more positive and productive way is
A. self-talk
B. narcissism
C. positive thinking
D. none of these
Ans: C. positive thinking
6. A network of family, friends, neighbors, and community members that is available in
timesof need to give psychological, physical, and financial help
A. social support
B. family support
C. friend support
D. emotional support
Ans: A. social support

7. Benefit of social support network

A. sense of belonging
B. increased sense of worth
C. feeling of security
D. all of these
Ans: D. all of these

8. Best way to find a good listener

A. be a good observer
B. be a good listener yourself
C. be a good speaker
D. be a good friend
Ans: B. be a good listener

9. Any event or circumstance that strains or exceeds an individual ability to deal with a problem
A. stress
B. stressor
C. coping
D. tension
Ans: A. stress

10. Situations and pressure that cause stress are known as ............. ?
A. stressor
B. trauma
C. tension
D. anxiety
Ans: A. stressor

11. Coping mechanism involved when a person use alternative activities to take one’s mind off
a problem by day dreaming and escaping through sleep?
A. behavioral disengagement
B. mental disengagement
C. restraint coping
D. none of these
Ans: B. mental disengagement

12. An example of dysfunctional coping?

A. denial
B. behavioral disengagement
C. resistant coping
D. alcohol disengagement
Ans: B. behavioral disengagement

13. Which one is an example of internal cause of stress?

A. major life changes
B. worry
C. relationship difficulties
D. financial problems
Ans: B. worry

14. An example of physical signs of stress?

A. difficulty in sleeping
B. poor memory
C. anger
D. impulsive actions
Ans: A. difficulty in sleeping

15. An example of behavioral signs of stress?

A. frequent mood swings,
B. compulsive eating
C. crying
D. nervousness and sadness
Ans: B. compulsive eating

16. Which one is external causes of stress

A. pessimism,
B. unrealistic expectations,
C. perfectionism,
D. financial problems
Ans: D. financial problems

17. Which of these is not a definition of health?

A. Health as not ill
B. Health despite disease
C. Health means not seeing a doctor
D. Health as vitality
Ans: C. Health means not seeing a doctor

18. Which of these things is health psychology concerned with?

A. What causes illness?
B. Who is responsible for illness?
C. How should illness be treated?
D. All of the above
Ans: D. All of the above

19. Which of these is not an example of a health behaviour?

A. Smoking
B. Taking regular exercise
C. Eating healthy food
D. Going to the gym
Ans: A. Smoking

20. What does the term 'mortality' refer to?

A. Death
B. Illness
C. Health
D. Morbidity
Ans: A. Death

21 -------------- is a physical response

A. Habit
B. Emotions
C. Feelings
D. Thinking
Ans: A. Habit

22. …………..is a stimulus which arise from within the body

A. Emotions
B. Sight
C. Smell
D. Touch
Ans: A. Emotions

23 …………….. is the seat of primary emotions

A. Thalamus
B. Adrenal gland
C. Thyroid gland
D. None of these
Ans: A. Thalamus

24 ……………. is a basic emotion of man

A. Anger
B. Fear
C. Love
D. All
Ans: D. All

25. I.Q is related with ..........

A. Intelligence
B. Emotion
C. Folkways
D. Mathematics
Ans: A. Intelligence

26. Important source of Social support for an individual is from...

A. Family
B. Community
C. School
D. None of these
Ans: A. Family

27. personalities are at a greater risk for coronary heart disease.

A. Type D
B. Type B
C. Type C
D. Type A
Ans: D. Type A

28. Stress management training is based on a theory of stress.

A. cognitive
B. behavioural
C. psychodynamic
D. cognitive behavioural
Ans: D. cognitive behavioural

29. Well's (2000) approach to managing emotional distress is known as the:

A. self-Regulatory Executive Function model
B. self-regulation model.
C. stress inhibition model.
D. stress-regulation model.
Ans: A. self-Regulatory Executive Function model
30. Cognitive restructuring involves:
A. identifying self-talk that is contributing to stress, and challenging it.
B. preparing positive self-talk to say to oneself at times of stress.
C. interrupting the flow of stressogenic self-talk with more positive talk.
D. distraction away from stressogenic thoughts.
Ans: A. identifying self-talk that is contributing to stress, and challenging it.

31. Frequent challenges to stressful assumptions that can be used in guided discovery are:
A. Are there any other ways I can think about this situation?
B. What evidence is there that supports or denies my assumption?
C. Could I be making a mistake in the way I am thinking?
D. All of the above
Ans: D. All of the above

32. The psychological goal of most information based interventions designed to reduce the
stress associated with operations is:
A. to minimise physiological arousal.
B. to increase perceptions of control.
C. to allow people to forget about things they cannot control.
D. to help people distract from worrying thoughts.
Ans: B. to increase perceptions of control.

33. Signs of mental illness are

(A) Abnormal changes in thinking, perception and judgement
(B) Abnormal changes in feeling and memory
(C) Both A and B
(D) Abnormal changes in behaviour towards others
Answer: (C)

34. Which one is not involved in mental illness

(A) Hereditary factors
(B) Childhood experiences
(C) Changes in brain
(D) Rheumatic fever
Answer: (D)

35. Which is mental disease?

(A) Tetanus
(B) Neurosis
(C) Drug dependence
(D) Alcoholism
Ans: B. Neurosis

36. Mental health is a state of development of one’s

(A) Personality
(B) Emotional attitude
(C) Both A and B
(D) Intellect
Answer: (C)

37. A mentally sick person has

(A) Tendency to get upset with change of routine
(B) Feeling of friendship and trust for all
(C) Tendency to perform all the daily chores by oneself
(D) Tendency to solve all the problems without aid of others
Answer: (A)

38. A person is mentally sick if one is

(A) Worried
(B) With moods fluctuating between depression and elation
(C) Excessively happy
(D) Extra talkative
Answer: (B)

39. Behaviour analysis is based upon the principles of:

A. Classical conditioning
B. Operant conditioning
C. Dream analysis
D. all of the above
Ans: B. Operant conditioning

40. Behaviour modification is a type of:

A. Behaviour therapy
B. Cognitive behavioural therapy.
C. Humanistic therapy
D. Client centred therapy
Ans: B. Operant conditioning

41. Counselling is a profession that aims to

A. Promote personal growth and productivity.
B. Provide a successful diagnosis in psychopathology.
C. Ensure that clients are on the correct medication
D. Solely address behaviour
Ans: A. Promote personal growth and productivity

42. Empathy involves

A. Feeling sorry for someone
B. Putting others before yourself.
C. Putting yourself in someone else's shoes
D. Putting yourself before others
Ans: C. Putting yourself in someone else's shoes

43. Which concept of intelligence addresses the problem of meaning and value ?
A. Academic Intelligence
B. Spiritual Intelligence
C. Emotional Intelligence
D. Cultural Intelligence
Ans: B. Spiritual Intelligence

44. As per WHO health is defined as a state of complete

A) Physical wellbeing
B) Mental wellbeing
C) Social wellbeing
D) Physical, Mental and social Wellbeing
Ans: D) Physical, Mental and social Wellbeing

45. Wellness is
A) Positive approach
B) Negative approach
C) Positive or Negative approach
D) Positive and Negative approach
Ans: A) Positive approach

46. Risk factors that increases a person’s illness or injury due to

A) Smoking
B) Extreme physical activity
C) Alcohol drinking
D) All of these
Ans: D) All of these

47. Which of these is not an example of health behaviour?

A) Smoking
B) Taking regular exercise
C) Eating healthy food
D) Going to the gym
Ans: A) Smoking

48. Intellectual wellness includes

A) Mental exercise
B) Problem solving
C) Engagement through learning
D) All of the above
Ans: D) All of the above

49. Social Wellness includes

A) Problem solving
B) Improving natural environment
C) Maintaining relationship with family and friends
D) None of the above
Ans: C) Maintaining relationship with family and friends

50. Physical health enhances

A) Heart function
B) Breathing
C) Both a and b
D) None of the these
Ans: C) Both a and b

51. is basic emotion of man

A) Anger
B) Fear
C) Love
D) All of the these
Ans: D) All of the these

52. is a stimulus which arise within the body

A) Emotions
B) Sight
C) Smell
D) Touch
Ans: A) Emotions

53.Importance of health is helps a person to

A) Perform his life tasks in a correct way
B) Higher medical costs
C) Decreasing self-esteem
D) Life insurance is higher
Ans: A) Perform his life tasks in a correct way

53. Influencing factors of health are at

A) Individual level
B) Community level
C) Both a and b
D) None of the these
Ans: C) Both A and B

54. Advantages of being healthy

A) Fighting diseases
B) Decreases brain health
C) Decreases performance
D) None of the above
Ans: A) Fighting diseases

55. Types of health

A) Mental health only
B) Physical health only
C) Mental and physical health
D) None of the above
Ans: C) Mental and physical health
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RR INSTITUTE OF TECHOLOGY PROF.MADHUSUDHAN
CHIKKABANAVARA, BANGALORE – 90 RRIT, BANGALORE

Scientific Foundations of Health

Question Bank
Module-2

1. Overweight in BMI is
a) >30 b) >25 c) <25 d) <30
2. Causes of Obesity and Overweight
a) Energy imbalance b) Energy balance c) Energy imbalance between
calories consumed and calories expended d)None of the above
3. Hyper obesity value in terms of BMI
a) >25 b) <25 c) >40 d) <40
4. In the future, which of the following will play a vital role in helping the
gaming industry demystify the nuances of gambling problems?
a) sustainability b) a code of conduct
c) internet gaming d) experienced recreational gamblers 5.Researchers,
mental health professionals, problem gambling
organizations, and the casino industry have a responsibility to the
problem gamblers themselves to
a) avoid bickering unnecessarily. b) unite with a common goal of reducing
the costs associated with gambling. C) reach a consensus.
d) avoid unnecessary bickering and unite with the common goal of
reducing the costs associated with gambling only.
6.What is the definition of overweight ?
a) BMI > 25 kg/m2 b) BMI = 25 kg/m2
c) BMI 25-29.9 kg/m2 d) BMI 25-30 kg/m2
7. Which of the following diseases does obesity increase the risk of developing?
a. Type 2 diabetes b) Cancer c) Cardiovascular disease d)None of the above
8. What is the main function of carbohydrates?
a). To provide fuel for the body cells b). To regulate body processes
c). To maintain body temperature d). To build and repair cells
9. The organic compounds that are divided into two types, simple and
complex, are called .
a. proteins b). calories c). kilocalories d). carbohydrates
10. Which of the following is an advantage of complex carbohydrates over
simple carbohydrates?
a). They provide energy for a longer period. b). They are absorbed quickly
by the body.
c). They contain a high amount of calories. d). They are lower in fat.
11. Fiber is the indigestible part of foods.
a). adulterated b). inorganic c). Plant-based d). animal-based
12. Which of the following is the best way to increase one's fiber intake?
a). By eating a variety of whole grains, vegetables, legumes, and fruits
b). By consuming at least three servings of low-fat milk products every day
c). By making dietary supplements a part of one's diet
d). By decreasing one's intake of red meat
13. Which of the following is the most concentrated source of calories in a diet?
a). Fats b). Carbohydrates c). Proteins d). Vitamins
14. Which of the following types of fat is generally found in red meats and dairy
products?
a). Unsaturated fats b). Polyunsaturated fats c). Trans fats d). Saturated fats
15. What substance exists in every cell in the body and is required for tissue
growth and maintenance?
a). Glycogen b). Protein c). Fat d). Glucose
16. Which of the following substances are found only in small quantities in food
but play a variety of roles in regulating and maintaining bodily functions?
a). Vitamins and minerals b). Sugars and starches
c). Fats and proteins d). Carbohydrates and fiber
17. are (is) a group of inorganic elements that are essential to a variety of
physiological processes and are obtained through
the foods and beverages we consume.
a). Hormones b). Mitochondria c). Plastids d). Minerals
18. Which of these is the substance found in certain vitamins that helps protect
the body cells from damage?
a). Micronutrients b). Antioxidants c). Macronutrients d). Free radicals
19. Which of the following is the most essential nutrient?
a). Protein b). Fiber c). Water d). Fat
20. Which of these agencies or organizations is primarily responsible for
providing nutrition information and advice to Americans?
a). World Health Organization b). U.S. Food and Drug Administration
c). U.S. Department of Health and Human Services d). U.S. Department of
Agriculture
21. The Dietary Guidelines for all of us are based on the best possible
knowledge of diet and exercise.
a). local b). scientific c). anecdotal d). public
22. Food poisoning is caused by consuming:
a). too much fats. b). too many sweets. c). contaminated foods or beverages. d).Foods that
have been cooked too long.
23. The key to understanding weight control is:
a). the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) guidelines.
b). MyPyramid. c). energy intake versus energy expenditure. d). nutrition
basics.
24. A healthy weight refers to a body weight:
a). at which you look the way you want to. b). at which you can physically
function at a high level of well-being. c). that allows you to get into clothes
you wore in high school. d). that encourages you to eat nutritious foods.
25. What is the approximate body mass index (BMI) range for healthy weight?
a). 8.5–15 b). 15.5–20 c). 18.5–24.9 d). 25.5–30
26. Common field methods for determining body composition include all of the
following
except:
a). the measurement of skinfolds.
b). the measurement of circumferences.
c). the measurement of bioelectric impedance.
d). weighing on a scale.

27. In relation to fat distribution, research has shown that fat may be
more dangerous for long-term health than other
locations containing fat.
a). abdominal b). arm c). lower hip d). facial
28. Which is of the following eating disorders is more widespread than
anorexia?
a). Eczema b). Night eating syndrome c). Bulimia d). Ketosis
29. The condition in which energy consumption is consistently higher than
energy expenditure is known as energy
balance.
a). negative b). positive c). lost d). greater
30. In order to eat well, we need to:
a). read books on healthy living. b). improve the everyday choices we make
about food.
c). begin a weight-loss program. d). gather more nutritional knowledge.
31. The National Weight Control Registry estimates that percent of people
who are overweight or obese have been able to achieve weight-loss success.
a). 10 b). 20 c). 30 d). 35
32. Successful long-term maintenance of weight loss is defined as intentionally
losing at least percent of your body weight
and keeping it off for at least a year.
a). 10 b). 12 c). 15 d). 20
33. All of the following are nutrients found in food except .
a. plasma b) proteins c) carbohydrates d) vitamins
34. diet high in saturated fats can be linked to which of the following?
a. kidney failure b) bulimia c)anorexia d) Cardiovascular problems
35. Your body needs vitamins and minerals because .
a. they give the body energy b) they help carry out metabolic reactions
c) they insulate the body’s organs d) they withdraw heat from the body
36. About half of your diet should be made up of------------ --.
a. Grains and vegetables b) fruits and milk
c) milk and cheese d) fats and sugars
37. A mineral that the body needs to work properly is .
a. calcium b) silver c) gold d) lead
According to the Mypyramid food guidance system, a person should obtain
most of their fat from .
a) beef, chicken, and fish b) vegetables oils, nuts, and fish
c) fats, oils, and sweets d) milk, yogurt, and cheese
38. An is a unit of energy that indicates the amount of energy contained
in food.
a. label b) food guide pyramid c) calorie d) basket
39. This food group is our body’s best source of energy?
a). Meat Group b). fats, oils and sweets
c). breads and cereals d). milk and cheese
40. Which of these is NOT considered a nutrient?
a). vitamins b). minerals c). fiber d). fats
41. The bread, cereal, rice and pasta group is a good source of ?
a). carbohydrate b). vitamin C c). calcium d). vitamin D
42. Citrus fruits are an excellent source of ?
a). calcium b). vitamin c c). vitamin B d). calories
43. Foods from the meat, poultry, fish dry beans, eggs and nuts group are an
important source of ?
a). iron b). fiber c). beta carotene d). calcium
44. Which food contains the most fat?
a). graham crackers b). brownies c). pudding d). angel food cake
45. The milk, cheese & yogurt group are important for ?
a). strong bones b). teeth c). muscles d). all of the above
46. How many servings of vegetables do we need each day?
a). 7-11 b). 2-3 c). 3-6 d). 1-2
47. Which of the following nutrients is needed to build and
maintain the structural components of the body?
a). Carbohydrates b). Protein c). Fat d). Fiber
48. Which of the following beverages has no fat, sugar, or
oils?
a). milk b). root beer c). coffee with cream d). iced tea unsweetened
49. Fruits and vegetables are usually considered as good sources of
a). protein. b). vitamins & minerals. c). unsaturated fats. d). Saturated
fats
50. The human body and the food that fuels it came together as a consequence
of
a). chance, time, and circumstance b). the activity of an intelligent designer
c). neither of the above d). Non of the above

51. Which of the following is a diagnostic criterion for anorexia nervosa in DSM-
IV-TR?

a. A refusal to maintain a minimal body weight b) A pathological fear of

gaining weight
c) A distorted body image in which, even when clearly emaciated, sufferers
continue to insist they are overweight d) All of the above

52. In Restricted Type anorexia nervosa, self-starvation is NOT associated with

which of the following?

a)Concurrent purging b) Socialising

c) Body dysmorphic issues d) Eating only certain food types

53. In Binge-Eating/Purging Type anorexia nervosa, self-starvation is

associated with:

a. Not eating to help control weight gain b) Not being bothered about weight
gain c) Regularly engaging in purging activities to help control weight gain
d) Eating only certain food types

54. In Bulimia Nervosa, the purging sub-type, vomiting is the most common
form of purging. What percentage of sufferers present with this type of purging?

a) 50-60% b) 80-90% c) 15-25% d) 50-60%

55. In Bulimia nervosa, the non-purging sub-type, a behaviour which is used

tocompensate for binging is

a. Exercise b) Controlling intake of certain food types c) Withdrawing from

social interaction

d) Controlling carbohydrate intake

56. Individuals with bulimia have a perceived lack of control over their eating
behaviour, and often report which of the following?

a) High levels of self-disgust b) Low self-esteem

c) High levels of depression d) All of the above

57. Pick one of the following familial factors that plays a role in the development
of eating disorders?

a) Parental attitudes to sex b) Parental obesity

c) Parental attitudes to the media d) Parental attitudes to education

58. Biological accounts of anorexia and bulimia suggest that maintaining a low
body weight and self-starvation may be reinforced by:

a) Endogenous opioids b) Serotonin c) Endorphins d) Dopamine

59. Body dissatisfaction is associated with triggering bouts of:

a. Purging b) Binging c) Dieting d) Shopping

60. Which of the following is a prominent characteristic of individuals with

eating disorders?

a. High self esteem b) Low self esteem c) High levels of responsibility d)

Narcissism

61. Which of the following characteristics has regularly been implicated in the
aetiology of eating disorders?

a. Perfectionism b) Narcissism c) Extraversion d) Introversion

62. Which of the following is a common treatment for bulimia?

a. Family therapy b) Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

c) Psychodynamic therapy d) Humanistic therapy

RR INSTITUTE OF TECHOLOGY PROF.MADHUSUDHAN
CHIKKABANAVARA, BANGALORE – 90
RRIT, BANGALORE
SFH Module-3 MCQ
1) Which of these factors is not required for communication growth?
a) Growth in size of organizations b) Negative atmosphere c) Globalisation d) Public relations
2) Communication is a part of ---------- skills

a)Soft b)Hard c)Rough d)Short

3) Communication barriers involves
a)Jumping into the conclusion b)Arguing and debating c)Fear of offending d)All of the above

4) Ways to improve the communication skills are

a)Active listening skills b)Passive listening skills c)Both a & b d)None of the above
5) Goals of communication are
a)To inform, to persuade b)To inform, Fear of offending c)To persuade, Fear of offending
d)None of the above
6) Objectives of communication skills are
a)Active listening skills b) Aware of own communication barrier c) Both a and b d)None of the
above
7) What are the steps to increase the vocal clarity?

a)Keep your language simple b)Slow down during conversation c) Feedback d) Both a and b
8) How one can improve the communicate skills?
a)Listen with willingness b)Respond appropriately c) Provide feedback d) All of the above
9) Body language plays an important role in
a)Communication b)Judgment c)Both a and b d)None of the above
10) What is the goal of social engineering?
a)Sabotage a person's social media b)To gain vital personal information c)To catfish someone
d)To build trust
11) which can be used to overcome the communication barrier ?
a) Using a translator b) By writing a letter c) Not communicating at all d) Using your own
language
12) Using abbreviations in communication leads to which type of communication barrier
a) Language/ Linguistic b) Physical c) Cultural d) Organizational

13) Which of the following health communication style makes use of the patient’s knowledge and
experience?
a)doctor-centred communication b) patient-centred communication c) practitioner-centred
communication d)none of these

14) What is friendship?

a)Bond between people b)Sharing feelings c)Sharing thoughts d) All of the above
15) Healthy relationship helps to………….
a) Strengthen your immune system b) help you recover dieses c) lengthen your life span d) all
of the above

16) which of the following is not a social engineering technique?

a) Blogging b) Hacking c) Phishing d) Pharming

17) Which social network is considered the most popular for social media marketing?
a) LinkedIn b)Facebook c) Twitter d)None

18) To build Communication skills

a)Listen to another person b)speak in polite manner c)speak less and listen more d) all of
the above

19) Which of these is the first step in the listening process?

a) to Stop talking b) Receiving c) Responding d) Interpreting

20) Which of these is not a step in the listening process?

a) To stop talking b) Receiving c) Misinterpreting d) Responding

21) Why humans need friendship?

a) Humans are social being b) humans see profits c) humans want food d) humans need
shelter

22) At each stage in process of communication, there is a possibility of interference which may
hinder the process. Such interference is known as………..

a) Sender b) Receiver c) Barrier d) None of them

23) How far a muscle group can be stretched or a joint can be moved in a common
measurement of…………..

a) Muscular endurance b) muscular power c) Flexibility d) Body composition

24) Which of these listening skills mainly focuses on feelings and emotions of the speaker?

a) Informative listening b) Sympathetic listening c) Biased listening d) Discriminative

listening

25) In which of these types of listening, does the listener feel grateful?
a) Superficial listening b) Attentive listening c) Appreciative listening d) Evaluative listing
RR INSTITUTE OF TECHOLOGY PROF.MADHUSUDHAN
CHIKKABANAVARA, BANGALORE – 90
RRIT, BANGALORE
Module-IV Mcq’s SFH

1. Types of addictive behaviour

a) Alcoholism b) Drugs-Opium c) Video gaming d) All of the above

2. Which of the following is derived from the hemp plant "cannabis sativa"?

a) Opium b) Marijuana c) MDMA d) Crack

3. A synthetic form of opium was developed by Germany during WWII. This is known as?

a) Prednisalone b) Cortisone c) Methadone d) Polyheroin

4. A long-term user of cocaine may well develop symptoms of other psychological

disorders, such as:

a) Major depression b) Social phobia c) Eating disorders d) All of the above

5. Following withdrawal after extended heavy drinking over a number of years, the drinker
may experience:

a) Delirium tremens (DTs) b) Saccadian Dysrhythmia c) Homeostasis d)

Leptocurtic reaction

6. Which of the following is an example of a substance use disorder (SUD)?

a) Alcohol related disorders b) Caffeine related disorders

c) Inhalant related disorders d) All of the above

7. What states can do to avoid addiction

a) Adding higher tax on sweetened beverages b) Benefits for organic fruits

c) Availability of healthy food d) All of the above

8. The term psychological dependence is used when:

a) It is clear that the individual has changed their life to ensure continued use of the
drug

b) Their activities are centred on the drug and its use

c) Leads to neglect of other important activities such as work, social and family
commitments

d) All of the above

9. How is substance use disorder treated?

a) Multiple types of treatment b) Recognition of problem c) Alcohol drinking d) Both
a and b

10. Alcohol Dependence is supported specifically by evidence of tolerance effects and

withdrawal symptoms that develop within:

a) 1-2 hours of restricted consumption b) 3-6 hours of restricted consumption

c) 4-12 hours of restricted consumption d) 12-24 hours of restricted

consumption

11. What are protective factors for addictions?

a) Positive relationship b) Drug experimentation c) Community poverty d) All of the

above

12. Growing evidence to suggest that nicotine has its effects by:

a) Releasing serotonin into the cerebellum

b) Releasing dopamine in the mesolimbic system of the brain

c) Releasing GABA into the hypothalamus

d) Releasing acetylcholine into the diencephalons

13. Which of the following drugs are used to treat substance use disorders by attaching
to endorphin receptor sites in the brain?

a) Naltrexone b) Naxolone c) Buprenorfine d) All of the above

14. This causes tunnel vision

a) Smoking b) Alcohol c) Barbiturates d) Vitamin A deficiency

15. 10. Antabuse or disulfiram affects the metabolism of alcohol so that the normal process
of converting toxic alcohol products into non-toxic acetic acids is slowed. Which of the
following are problems associated with Antabuse?

a) It is rarely effective when patients are given the drug to take unsupervised

b) Drop-out from such programmes are high

c) In some rare cases causes liver disease d) All of the above

16. In biological treatments of substance abuse an example of a user being weaned onto a
weaker substance would be which of the following?

a) Methadone maintenance programmes b) Controlled drinking

c) Barbiturate ban d) Amphetamine amnesty

17. After drinking alcohol, consumption of this leads to death

a) Morphine b) Opium c) Barbiturate d) All of these

18. Detoxification is a process of systematic and supervised withdrawal from substance use
that is either managed in a residential setting or on an outpatient basis. Drug use during
detoxification can take which of the following forms?

a) Help reduce withdrawal symptoms b) Prevent relapse

c) To wean a user onto a weaker substance d) All of the above

19. . In cognitive behavioural therapy for substance abuse individuals may hold
dysfunctional beliefs such as "If I lapse then my treatment will have failed" or "I have
had one drink so I may as well get drunk". These are known as:

a) Abstinence violation beliefs b) Controlled drinking

c) Amotivational syndrome d) Impulsive drinking

20. This is a consequence of alcohol addiction

a) psychosis, hypertension and fatty liver syndrome b) cardiovascular diseases,

hypertension and fatty liver syndrome

c) Ulcers, all types of mental illness, vitamin deficiency, cardiovascular diseases d) all of
these

21. Which of the following is an assumption of controlled drinking, which is a variant of

Behavioural Self-Control Training (BSCT)?

a) In modern day western societies it is difficult to avoid alcohol altogether

b) Ensuring that alcohol consumption stays within the legal limit.

c) Making sure one never goes to the pub too late d) Making one's own alcohol

22. What is defined to be a condition in which a person develops intense cravings for the
substance and the inability to control their behaviors in regard to obtaining and using it?

a) Use b) Abuse c) Substance d) Dependence

23. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of addiction?

a) Habitual behaviour b) Denial c) Negative consequences d) Loss of control

24. Which term describes the use of a drug for a purpose for which it was not intended?

a) Misuse b) Tolerance c) Addiction d) Abuse

25. An individual who knowingly tries to protect an addict from natural consequences of his
or her destructive behavior is

a) Encouraging b) Intervening c) Sheltering d) Enabling

26. Financial health refers to

a) Physical activity b) Mental illness c) Good income d) None of the above

27. Symptoms of substance use disorder is

a) Impaired control b) Social Problems c) Risky use d) All of the above

28. Constituent of alcoholic beverage is

a) Propyl alcohol b) Methyl alcohol c) Ethyl alcohol d) Mix of all of these

29. Consumption of this causes an increase in the fat synthesis, dilation of blood vessels, low
blood sugar and stomach-inflammation

a) drug addiction and tobacco b) alcohol c) tobacco d) drug addiction

30. Addiction involves an excessive

a) Risk of losing one's job or failing out of school b) Amount of debt or financial
problems

c) Tolerance for alcohol or drugs d) Preoccupation with the addictive behavior

31. Denial is a person’s

a) Change in the usual pattern of drinking or drug use b) Failure to stop an addictive
behavior.

c) Inability to perceive that a behavior is self-destructive d) Experience of a blackout

episode or memory loss.

32. When increased amounts of a drug, other substance, or behavior is needed to

produce the desired effect, this phenomenon is known as

a) Tolerance b) Psychological dependence c) Physiological dependence d) Withdrawal.

33. Excessive use of any drug (legal or illegal) constitutes

a) Drug abuse b) Drug misuse c) Drug tolerance d) Drug addiction

34. Temporary physical and psychological symptoms that occur when use of an
addictive substance is discontinued is

a) Compulsion b) Addiction c) Withdrawal d) Relapse

35. Process addictions include all of the following EXCEPT

a) The use of Ritalin to help concentration when studying b) Compulsive buying,

both in stores and online c) Compulsive gambling that results in the need to borrow
money

d) Exercise addiction to the point of working out at least 3 hours a day.

36. What are the reasons for taking drugs?

a) To feel good b)To feel better c)To do better d)AlI of the above

37. What is the legal limit of alcohol concentration for driving in most states, as measured
int he number of milligrams (mg) or alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood (percent)?

a) 50 mg percent b) 80 mg percent c) 70 mg percent d) 60 mg percent

38. Social health hazards include

a) Stigma b) Anti-social behavior c) Higher crime records d)AlI of the above

39. Risk factors that increase a person’s illness or injury due to

a) Smoking b) Extreme physical activity c) Alcohol drinking d) All of the above

40. Detoxification is a process of systematic and supervised withdrawal from substance use
that is either managed in a residential setting or on an outpatient basis. Drug use during
detoxification can take one of the following forms?

a) Help reduce withdrawal symptoms b) Prevent relapse

c) To wean a user onto a weaker substance d) All of the above

41. Charlotte, a college student, is a habitual drinker. She has become preoccupied
with obtaining alcohol and obsessed with her need to drink. Charlotte is
exhibiting

a) Tolerance b) Denial c) Lack of responsibility d) Compulsion.

42. Rebecca takes medications for various conditions, including Prinivil (for high
blood pressure), insulin (for diabetes), and Claritin (for allergy symptoms). This is an
example

a) Antagonism b) Synergism c) Coss-tolerance d) Polydrug use.

43. Chemicals that relay messages (impulses) from one nerve cell to another or to
other cells are

a) Chemoreceptors b) Enzymes c) Synapses d) Neurotransmitters.

44. Which of the following is NOT an example of drug misuse?

a) Taking a friend’s prescription medication to treat a migraine

b) Regular use of increasing amounts of cocaine to get high

c) Not following the instructions when taking a prescription medication

d) Taking an over-the-counter medication more often than is recommended

45. A lack of judgment regarding whether a particular substance or behavior will be healthy
or damaging to oneself is known as

a) Loss of control b) Denial c) Compulsion d) Obsession.

46. Which of the following is classified as a stimulant?

a) Methamphetamine b) Marijuana c) Alcohol d) LSD

47. Transdermal drug administration means that a drug is

a) Placed under the tongue b) Inhaled.

c) Injected into a vein d) Absorbed through the skin.

48. Drugs in suppository form are absorbed into the bloodstream through the

a) Rectal or vaginal walls b) Intestinal walls c) Stomach lining d) Alveoli.

49. Morphine, codeine, and heroin have what in common?

a) They are all available without a prescription b) They are all opioids.

c) They are illegal in the United States d) They are all amphetamines.

50. The most noticeable effect of TNC, the psychoactive substance in marijuana, is

a) Slouching posture b) Bloodshot eyes c) Loss of appetite d) Hyperactivity.

51. The psychoactive drug mescaline is obtained from which plant?

a) Peyote cactus b) Poppy c) Mushrooms d) Marijuana

52. The illicit drug most commonly used in the United States is

a) Heroin b) Marijuana c) Amphetamines d) Cocaine.

53. In cognitive-behavioral therapy for substance abuse, individuals may hold dysfunctional
beliefs such as "If I lapse then my treatment will have failed" or "I have had one drink so
I may as well get drunk". These are known as:

a) Abstinence violation beliefs b) Controlled drinking

c) A motivational syndrome d) Impulsive drinking

54. Behavioral Self-Control Training (BSCT) is based on conditioning principles. These include
which of the following?
a) Stimulus control b) Using rewards to reinforce abstinence

c) Learning to be aware of when and how frequently drug taking occurs d) All of
these