________________________________________________________________________ Behavioral Addictions
F inal E xam
BEHAVIORAL ADDICTIONS
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36. Non-substance behavioral addiction was first characterized by A) compulsivity. B) Internet addiction. C) psychiatric comorbidity. D) counter-productive behaviors. 37. As an aspect of addiction, compulsivity is best described as A) dominant in later stages, motivated by reward. B) dominant in earlier stages, motivated by reward. C) dominant in later stages, motivated by avoidance of negative emotional states. D) dominant in earlier stages, motivated by avoidance of negative emotional states. 38. In a pivotal 2006 study, the core feature of addiction that strongly suggested addiction was no longer tethered to substance use was A) craving or urges. B) inability to consistently abstain. C) impaired ability to control the behavior. D) the behavior continues despite negative consequences. 39. Disinhibition and escapism are features of the Internet that may promote excessive or addictive behaviors.
42. Which of the following describes negative reinforcement? A) Sensitivity to punishment B) Loss of behavioral control C) Addictive behavior reinforced by euphoria D) Addictive behavior driven to alleviate a negative emotional state 43. The components model of addiction defines addiction as any behavior that results in tolerance, but not relapse.
A) True B) False
44. The cognitive-behavioral model of addiction addresses the role of motivational drivers in addiction in all of the following, EXCEPT:
A) Reward-seeking B) Decision-making C) Rejection sensitivity D) Executive inhibition
45. Which of the following personality factors predisposes an individual to behavioral addiction? A) Shyness
B) High self-esteem C) Low impulsivity D) All of the above
A) True B) False
46. Child and adolescent vulnerability to behavioral addiction are suggested by all of the following, EXCEPT: A) There is greater influence of affective systems over decision-making and behavior. B) The brain region that regulates risk-reward decision- making is among the last to mature. C) Initiation of substance use and other problem behaviors usually occurs after brain maturation. D) Brain mechanisms that mediate cognitive control, impulsivity, and reward sensitivity do not mature until young adulthood.
40. The stop-signal task may be used to test affective inhibitory control.
A) True B) False
41. Compulsive behaviors are inappropriate and have no obvious relationship to a goal.
A) True B) False
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