What Is a Major Difference Between the CAGE and the AUDIT

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Multiple Choice

What is a major difference between the CAGE and the AUDIT?

• A)The CAGE can identify drug use while the AUDIT is strictly for identifying alcohol use problems
• B)The AUDIT has greater face validity than the CAGE
• C)The CAGE can be used by untrained professionals while the AUDIT requires formal training
• D)The CAGE requires "yes" or "no" responses to four questions while the AUDIT is a 10-question Likert scale

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Definitions:

Egoistic Helping

When a helper seeks to increase his or her own welfare by helping another.

Personal Distress

A self-focused emotional reaction, such as discomfort or pain, to the suffering of others which motivates self-serving behaviors to reduce one's own discomfort.

Reduce One's Own Distress

Engaging in behavior aimed at minimizing personal discomfort or distress.

Altruistic Helping

When a helper seeks to increase another’s welfare and expects nothing in return