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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.  Which of the following is a screening tool for gambling disorder?
  1. LIE-BET TOOL
  2. SOGS-RA
  3. BBGS Questionnaire
  4. All of the above
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.  Which of the following is a population at high risk for gambling disorder?
  1. Individuals living with substance use disorder
  2. LGBTQIA+ population
  3. Indigenous populations
  4. All of the above
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.  Which of the following is an evidenced based treatment option/intervention for gambling disorder?
  1. Harm Reduction
  2. Motivational Enhancement
  3. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  4. All of the above
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.  Harm Reduction strategies include:
  1. Setting limits on the amount of money spent on gambling
  2. Negotiating with oneself or a spouse on agreed upon times to gamble
  3. Remaining mindful of physical needs when gambling
  4. All of the above

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