Not everyone you assess will have a substance related problem. How would you proceed with someone who does not present as substance abusing but does have a family history of addiction?

What will be an ideal response?


Remember, addiction can begin at any age. A person with a positive family history should be given a positive “prevention” message and warned of their increased vulnerability to addiction.

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In 17th and 18th centuries, the settlers that came to the New World were from England and

A. Germany. B. Africa. C. The Netherlands. D. All of these are correct.

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Which of the following is indicative of a differentiated self?

A. Emotional cutoff B. Triangulation C. Emotional fusion D. Rational thought instead of emotional reactivity

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Macro practitioners who try to understand economics as well as politics in their work:

A. Are wasting their time on secondary issues B. Deepen their strategic approach to the work over the long haul C. End up worrying about issues that cannot be dealt with D. Need to take business courses to be effective

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Below is an example of negative "self-talk" that can set the shy person up for failure in social situations:

A) "I'd better try something new, because it doesn't matter if I look like a fool."? B) ?"If people only knew what I was like they would really like me." C) ?"I have nothing to fear by trying to approach a person I'd like to get to know." D) ?"Others constantly evaluate and judge me, and I'm sure I won't measure up to what they expect."

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