Post-Test TEXAS DRUG OFFENDER EDUCATION "*" indicates required fields Δ NAME & DOBName* First Middle Last Email* Phone*Date of Birth* POST KNOWLEDGE TEST1. Which of the Stages of Change refers to the stage when a person has not considered a behavior?* A. Action B. Contemplation C. Preparation D. Pre-contemplation 2. Which of the following is the length of driver's license suspension for a drug conviction in Texas for persons 21 years and older?* A. one year B. three months C. 90 days D. 180 days 3. Which schedule of drugs has the highest potential for abuse and carries the severest penalties?* A. Schedule I B. Schedule II C. Schedule III D. Schedule IV E. Schedule V 4. Which of the Stages of Change is the stage when a person gets busy taking action that specifically addresses changing the problem behavior?* A. Relapse B. Contemplation C. Action D. Maintenance 5. The law that required over-the-counter medicine to reveal the contents of the drugs was:* A. Harrison Narcotic Act of 1914 B. Controlled Substances Act of 1970 C. Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906 D. The Federal Narcotics Act of 1956 6. Which of the following drugs has been around since ancient times?* A. Heroin B. Crack C. LSD D. Alcohol 7. During the Civil War, an addiction to _____ was known as "Soldier's Disease"?* A. Heroin B. Opium C. Morphine D. Cocaine 8. The part of the brain that controls a person's ability to process information is:* A. Vital Functions Center B. Higher Learning Center C. Muscle Control Center D. Autonomic Nervous System 9. Which of the following drugs is categorized as a "stimulant"?* A. Alcohol B. Barbiturate C. Cocaine D. Cannabis 10. Which term listed below explains the following effect of drug use: Repeated exposure to the same dose of drug results in diminishing effect. Therefore, increased doses are required to achieve the desired effect.* A. Tolerance B. Cross tolerance C. Withdrawal D. Dependence 11. Which of the following terms means that tolerance to one drug may also produce tolerance to other similar-acting drugs?* A. Withdrawal B. Dependence C. Tolerance D. Cross tolerance 12. A condition where loss of control over the use of a drug occurs, in spite of unpleasant consequences.* A. Dependence B. Tolerance C. Cross tolerance D. Denial 13. Which term identifies one of the biggest problems in dealing with drug dependency because it keeps the dependent person from clearly seeing the effects of his/her drug use?* A. Denial B. Tolerance C. Cross dependence D. Cross tolerance 14. Which of the following has been identified as an "HIV high risk" behavior?* A. Unprotected sex B. Sharing dirty needles C. Drug use D. All of the above are "high HIV risk" behaviors. 15. The length of time between becoming infected with HIV and the possibility of transferring HIV to another person is:* A. immediately B. 3 months C. 6 months D. 1 year or more 16. The use of drugs by some celebrities'* A. glamorizes B. overstates the negative the impact drug use can have on a person's life. C. understates the positive D. ignores 17. Which of the following describes "values?* A. How we act B. Basic beliefs - rules by which we live C. Feelings 18. Which of the following describes "attitudes?"* A. Our positions or views on situations B. Our responses to stress C. Our behaviors - the way we act 19. Which of the following reflects the latest medical thinking regarding addiction?* A. That it is a moral weakness. B. That it is a brain chemistry disease. C. That it is a sin. D. That it is bad luck. 20. Setbacks or returning to old behaviors that may lead to using drugs is:* A. Abstinence B. Sobriety C. Recovery D. Relapse 21. Which of the following is not an advantage of 12-Step Support Groups?* A. Encourages self evaluation and growth B. Provides a safe, supportive environment C. Provides a place for detoxification D. Provides drug-free social contacts 22. Which of the following is an example of Physiological Needs according to Maslow's hierarchy?* A. Friends and Family B. Food C. Self-Fulfillment D. The recognition of others. 23. During the Contemplation Stage going back and forth between the pros and cons of changing a behavior is known as* A. Ambivalence B. Procrastination C. Denial D. Resignation 24. Which of the following is a reason that planning is important?* A. Breaks the future into smaller steps. B. Gives a sense of order. C. Creates ownership. D. All of the above. 25. Which of the following can act as a barrier to reaching our goals?* A. Recovery B. Contemplation C. Procrastination D. None of the above.
