Continuing Education Quiz--Why we talk about sex

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Why we should talk about sex

1. The authors state that this characteristic of some problematic sexual behavior also is a key component in initiating and perpetuating substance addiction.

a. Guilt

b. Shame

c. Criminality

2. The only sex-related question on the Addiction Severity Index (ASI) questionnaire asks about:

a. Sexual functioning.

b. Sexual victimization.

c. Sexual satisfaction.

3. Stepping Stone of San Diego's “sex positive” approach to treatment mainly emphasizes creating this type of environment for discussing sexual issues.

a. Guarded

b. Educational

c. Non-judgmental

4. Stepping Stone's Discovering Sexual Health in Recovery (DSHR) program offers didactic presentations and process group interactions over this period of time.

a. 3 weeks

b. 6 weeks

c. 12 weeks

5. The outpatient manager at Stepping Stone explains that in some programs, clients' willingness to disclose a breakthrough issue related to sex gets thwarted by:

a. Confidentiality concerns.

b. Counselor unease.

c. Program management policies.

6. The case of Larry that is described in the article involves the subject's learning the skill of:

a. Managing a relationship while sober.

b. Talking to his partner about sexual issues.

c. Being open in treatment.

7. The case of Paul illustrates the often seen link between sexual behavior and use of this substance.

a. Opiates

b. Methamphetamine

c. Marijuana

8. Paul was able to reduce dysfunctional behaviors through treatment that involved role playing and:

a. Feedback from fellow patients.

b. Intensive one-on-one therapy.

c. Experimental therapies.

9. The case of Brian illustrated a situation in which the subject had named this as the reason for discord with his partner.

a. Her lack of interest in sex

b. Her judgmental behavior

c. Her nagging and complaining

10. Brian committed to working on this as a possible precursor to a better sex life with his partner.

a. His workaholism

b. His communication skills

c. His abundance of outside interests