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Introduction to Gambling Disorder

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1.  Pathological gambling was classified as an impulse control disorder and now is classified as ________________.
  1. Substance-Related Disorders
  2. Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders
  3. Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders
  4. None of the above
2.  Gambling disorder is progressive, persistent, and recurrent problematic gambling behavior leading to clinically significant impairment or distress, as indicated by the individual exhibiting ___________ of the diagnostic criteria in a 12-month period.
  1. 2 (or more)
  2. 3 (or more)
  3. 4 (or more)
  4. 5 (or more)
3.  The BBGS Questionnaire, SOGS-RA, and LIE-BET TOOL are screening tools for ________?
  1. borderline personality disorder
  2. compulsive sexual activity
  3. alcohol use disorder
  4. gambling disorder
4.  Suicide prevalence among those with gambling disorder is ______________ ideation and ____________ attempt.
  1. 20%; 60%
  2. 35%; 40%
  3. 50%; 50%
  4. 60%; 20%
5.  Canada and the U.S. report _________ of underage youth participate in illegal gambling.
  1. 20%
  2. 40%
  3. 60%
  4. 80%
6.  Indigenous populations, LGBTQIA+ population, and __________ are all populations at high risk for gambling disorder.
  1. individuals diagnosed with depressive disorder
  2. individuals living with dementia
  3. individuals diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder
  4. individuals living with substance use disorder
7.  What percentage of individuals living with a lifetime of gambling disorder who received mental health and substance use treatment reported co-currently receiving gambling treatment?
  1. 51%
  2. 61%
  3. 71%
  4. 85%
8.  According to the course, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Enhancement, and _______ are evidenced-based treatment options/interventions for gambling disorder.
  1. Play Therapy
  2. Equine Therapy
  3. Art Therapy
  4. Harm Reduction
9.  Which of the following is a thinking error associated with gambling disorder?
  1. Gamblers Fallacy
  2. Gamblers Illusion
  3. Gamblers Desire
  4. Gamblers Brain
10.  Remaining mindful of physical needs when gambling, negotiating with oneself or a spouse on agreed-upon times to gamble, and setting limits on the amount of money spent on gambling are all ________________ strategies.
  1. Motivational Interviewing
  2. Grief Reduction
  3. Mindfulness Enhancement
  4. Harm Reduction

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