What Is the Major Difference Between the Addiction Severity Index

question 1

Multiple Choice

What is the major difference between the Addiction Severity Index and the other self-report inventories mentioned in the text?

• A)The ASI is a comprehensive assessment system used primarily in addiction treatment settings
• B)The ASI can be used to diagnose any substance use disorder
• C)The ASI can only be administered by licensed mental health professionals
• D)The ASI requires computer scoring

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Definitions:

Exhaustion Stage

The final phase of the General Adaptation Syndrome, characterized by the body's depletion of physical and psychological resources following prolonged stress.

Autonomic

Relating to the autonomic nervous system, which controls involuntary actions of the body such as heart rate and digestion.

Sympathetic

Relating to the sympathetic nervous system, which triggers the body's rapid involuntary response to dangerous or stressful situations; also means showing understanding or compassion toward others.

Alarm Phase

The initial phase of the stress response, where the body undergoes various physiological changes to combat stress.