Alcohol edu module 1 & 2
True or False: Drinking alcohol is a good way to relieve stress. a. True b. False
b. False
A major reason why drinking can be especially dangerous for young people is because: a. They tend to absorb alcohol more quickly than adults b. The brain is not finished developing until people are in their mid-20's c. They tend to drink more than adults d. They tend to drive more than adults
b. The brain is not finished developing until people are in their mid-20's
Which of the following is true about standard drinks? a. Most mixed drinks contain exactly one standard drink. b. Beer can contain no more that 6% alcohol by volume. c. Most glasses hold more than one standard drink. d. All of the above
c. Most glasses hold more than one standard drink.
What is one way that advertisers often depict alcohol? a. They show unhealthy consequences of drinking b. They set realistic expectations about what happens when people drink c. They portray drinking as a social, fun activity d. They want people to rely on their own beliefs about drinking
c. They portray drinking as a social, fun activity
When teens start drinking early: a. they can build up their tolerance and prepare to be responsible drinkers b. they can make more friends and be more social c. they can lose out on getting better grades and compromise their health d. All of the above
c. they can lose out on getting better grades and compromise their health
A parent is convinced his teenage children are drinking each time they hang out with their friends. No matter how many times they tell him that they don't drink, he is unconvinced. Where might the parent have gotten these ideas about teen drinking from? a. Movies b. Television c. News Media d. All of the above
d. All of the above
Select the statement which best supports this sentence: "Alcohol advertisers want more people to buy more alcohol." a. Advertisers don't show the negative side of drinking. b. Advertisers use stereotypes to target men and women in different ways. c. Advertisers can set false expectations about the positive effects of drinking. d. All of the above
d. All of the above
To keep track of how much they're drinking, people should: a. Watch their drink being poured b. Ask what's in their drink c. Avoid communal sources like a punch bowl d. All of the above
d. All of the above
Which of the following are ways that some alcohol advertisements target men? a. Portraying men as sexy and sophisticated b. Showing men at sports events c. Showing men surrounded by women d. All of the above
d. All of the above
Which of the following are ways that some alcohol advertisements target women? a. Portraying women as confident and powerful b. Portraying women as rebels or party girls c. Showing images of friendship and relaxation d. All of the above
d. All of the above
According to recent research, which of the following statements is true? a. Most high school students frequently drink in high-risk ways. b. Most college students frequently drink in high-risk ways. c. Most high school students think it's acceptable to drink underage. d. None of the above
d. None of the above
Eduardo had just graduated from college and has a job interview tomorrow. He's excited and nervous, and is having trouble falling asleep. A friend asks him to meet up for a drink to loosen him up and make him less stressed. What should Eduardo do? a. Go meet his friend. Maybe a few drinks will reduce his stress. b. Stay home and drink a few beers. He doesn't need to go out. c. Go meet his friend. All he needs to do is drink enough to pass out. d. Stay home and stay sober. Alcohol can negatively affect his sleep cycle, and he may make poor decisions. He needs to stay focused and get a lot of rest.
d. Stay home and stay sober. Alcohol can negatively affect his sleep cycle, and he may make poor decisions. He needs to stay focused and get a lot of rest.
Drinking alcohol can negatively affect: a. sleep cycle b. the decision-making process c. neither a nor b d. both a and b
d. both a and b
Select the statement that best completes the following sentence: "Advertisements for alcohol often DO NOT portray...." a. the fun, social aspect of drinking b. the healthy consequences of drinking c. the economic cost of drinking d. the unhealthy consequences of drinking
d. the unhealthy consequences of drinking
Select the false statement. a. More than half of college students report not having a drink in the last two weeks b. More than half of college students report having had a drink in the last two weeks
a. More than half of college students report not having a drink in the last two weeks
True or False: Alcohol is a drug. a. True b. False
a. True
How many standard drinks are typically in one bottle of wine? a. 3 b. 5 c. 8 d. 10
b. 5
True or False: Movies, TV shows, and new stories often depict realistic images of teenagers drinking frequently. a. True b. False
b. False
True or False: Students should start drinking young to learn how to drink responsibly and safely. a. True b. False
b. False
Research shows that the brain: a. Has essentially finished developing by the onset of puberty b. Has essentially finished developing by 18 years of age c. Continues to develop until people are in their mid-20s d. Continues to develop until people are in their mid-30s
c. Continues to develop until people are in their mid-20s
Which of the following is a drug? a. Coffee b. Water c. Tea d. Alcohol
d. Alcohol
A major problem with alcohol advertising is that: a. Advertisers don't show the negative side of drinking. b. Advertisers use stereotypes to target men and women in different ways. c. Advertisers can set false expectations about the positive effects of drinking. d. All of the above
d. All of the above
Drinking alcohol can increase the risk of a. Disturbed sleep b. Poor decisions c. Lack of common sense d. All of the above
d. All of the above
How much pure alcohol is in one standard drink? a. 0.6 ounces b. 6 ounces c. 16 ounces d. It depends on the type of alcohol.
a. 0.6 ounces
Diego decides to drink because he thinks it will make him cool and interesting, like in the ads. He ends up making poor decisions and waking up with a big headache. How did advertisements affect his decision to drink? a. Alcohol advertisements make drinking seem fun and do not show any negative consequences b. Alcohol advertisements caution people against drinking too much c. Alcohol advertisements set realistic expectations about the experience of drinking d. Alcohol advertisements often show the negative side of drinking
a. Alcohol advertisements make drinking seem fun and do not show any negative consequences
Which of the following statements is true? a. Alcohol affects sleep cycle b. Alcohol reduces stress c. Alcohol is a stimulant d. All of the above
a. Alcohol affects sleep cycle
Drinking alcohol can affect a teenager's future. Select the factor that best support this statement. a. Alcohol use may get in the way of important goals, like working hard for good grades, taking care of your health, or making the sports team b. Teens should start drinking early so they can build up a tolerance for alcohol and drink responsibly in the future c. Drinking alcohol can help teens get rid of social anxiety and help them make more friends
a. Alcohol use may get in the way of important goals, like working hard for good grades, taking care of your health, or making the sports team
At a party, a stranger hands Luke a cup full of a mystery drink. The stranger said he doesn't know what was in it, but it tastes good. Luke refuses the drink. Select the statement that best supports his decision. a. Luke refused the drink because he couldn't tell how much alcohol was in it. Without that information, he couldn't pace himself or be safe while drinking. b. Luke refused the drink because it's polite to refuse a drink the first time it's offered. c. Luke refused the drink because he didn't believe that it would taste good. d. Luke refused the drink because he didn't know if he could finish it.
a. Luke refused the drink because he couldn't tell how much alcohol was in it. Without that information, he couldn't pace himself or be safe while drinking.
Research shows that more than 50% of incoming college students haven't had a drink in two weeks. a. TRUE b. FALSE
a. TRUE
True or False: Most high school students do not drink often. a. TRUE b. FALSE
a. TRUE
Many people think that they can handle the stress in their life better once they have a few drinks because: a. The media depicts alcohol as a stress reliever b. The media depicts alcohol as a cause of stress
a. The media depicts alcohol as a stress reliever
A popular wine commercial shows a group of women in a bar laughing and having a good time. The message they are sending is: a. Women who drink alcohol have more friends and more fun b. Women who drink alcohol prefer wine c. Women who drink alcohol do so responsibly d. Women who drink alcohol do so frequently
a. Women who drink alcohol have more friends and more fun
Which of the following statements best describes the effects of alcohol: a. alcohol can affect the sleep cycle b. alcohol can be refreshing c. alcohol can reduce stress d. alcohol can be a stimulant
a. alcohol can affect the sleep cycle
Select the statement that best completes the following sentence: "Teens who start drinking alcohol early..." a. are more likely to have issues with alcohol addiction as they get older b. are more likely to be be responsible drinkers as they get older c. are more likely to be responsible drivers as they get older d. are more likely to quit drinking earlier
a. are more likely to have issues with alcohol addiction as they get older
Many teens choose not to drink because: a. they don't need alcohol to have fun b. they don't have a lot of friends c. they don't have a lot of fun d. they don't have fake IDs
a. they don't need alcohol to have fun