Question 1

Secondary preventions for the elderly should include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Making sure the elderly can see and hear clearly in sessions 
B)  Having sessions move quickly so as not to lose the attention of the clients 
C)  Decreasing reliance on psychoeducational approaches 
D)  Having extremely high expectancies so the clients have something to aim for 
A)  Making sure the elderly can see and hear clearly in sessions 
B)  Having sessions move quickly so as not to lose the attention of the clients 
C)  Decreasing reliance on psychoeducational approaches 
D)  Having extremely high expectancies so the clients have something to aim for

Question 2

Analyze and describe the primary and secondary preventions discussed in Chapter 14. Be sure to include examples. Discuss the benefits and caveats of primary and secondary preventions.

Accepted Answer

In Chapter 14, the primary and secondary

Question 3

What is a factor that makes it difficult to implement primary prevention programs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Illusion of uniqueness 
B)  Normalizing 
C)  Government funding 
D)  Participation 
A)  Illusion of uniqueness 
B)  Normalizing 
C)  Government funding 
D)  Participation

Question 4

What two processes are at work in prevention and enhancement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Avoidant and approach processes 
B)  Internal and external processes 
C)  Subjective and objective processes 
D)  Dynamic and stable processes 
A)  Avoidant and approach processes 
B)  Internal and external processes 
C)  Subjective and objective processes 
D)  Dynamic and stable processes

Question 5

Of the five suggestions for implementing successful primary prevention, which is the first?

Accepted Answer

A)  Making the program attractive 
B)  Teaching problem-solving skills 
C)  Giving the target population knowledge about the risk behavior 
D)  Change norms or social structures that reinforce counterproductive behavior 
A)  Making the program attractive 
B)  Teaching problem-solving skills 
C)  Giving the target population knowledge about the risk behavior 
D)  Change norms or social structures that reinforce counterproductive behavior

Question 6

Which of the following is true about self-employment and happiness?

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-employment is positively related to happiness. 
B)  Self-employment is negatively related to happiness. 
C)  Self-employment is positively related to happiness for optimistic people and negatively related to happiness for pessimistic people. 
D)  Self-employment is positively related to happiness for people who have higher education and negatively related to happiness for people who have lower education. 
A)  Self-employment is positively related to happiness. 
B)  Self-employment is negatively related to happiness. 
C)  Self-employment is positively related to happiness for optimistic people and negatively related to happiness for pessimistic people. 
D)  Self-employment is positively related to happiness for people who have higher education and negatively related to happiness for people who have lower education.

Question 7

Researchers have proposed seven qualities of mindfulness meditation. What is one of those qualities?

Accepted Answer

A)  Solitude 
B)  Serenity 
C)  Jealousy 
D)  Acceptance 
A)  Solitude 
B)  Serenity 
C)  Jealousy 
D)  Acceptance

Question 8

The degree to which people are satisfied with their work is related to happiness. What is one possible reason for this finding?

Accepted Answer

A)  Work provides a social network 
B)  Work provides a stable income and therefore a sense of financial security. 
C)  Work provides people with a sense of purpose in life. 
D)  Work has been found to be related to hope and subjective well-being. 
A)  Work provides a social network 
B)  Work provides a stable income and therefore a sense of financial security. 
C)  Work provides people with a sense of purpose in life. 
D)  Work has been found to be related to hope and subjective well-being.

Question 9

From an evolutionary perspective, where do researchers believe happiness stems from?

Accepted Answer

A)  Remaining sedentary and relaxed 
B)  An environment that is fertile and productive of food 
C)  A disorganized and insecure environment 
D)  The pursuit of material goals 
A)  Remaining sedentary and relaxed 
B)  An environment that is fertile and productive of food 
C)  A disorganized and insecure environment 
D)  The pursuit of material goals

Question 10

Which researcher is known for his discussion of flow experiences?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bandura 
B)  Seligman 
C)  Czikszentmihalyi 
D)  Ilardi 
A)  Bandura 
B)  Seligman 
C)  Czikszentmihalyi 
D)  Ilardi

Question 11

Kanfer's three - stage self - control model is often used with what type of psychological problems?

Accepted Answer

A)  Depression 
B)  Anxiety 
C)  Schizophrenia 
D)  Personality disorders 
A)  Depression 
B)  Anxiety 
C)  Schizophrenia 
D)  Personality disorders

Question 12

Which of the following statements about religiosity and spirituality is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Satisfaction for religion probably stems from the social contacts it provides. 
B)  Religiosity and prayer are related to a more meaningful life. 
C)  Religion produces positive benefits by removing the burden of decision-making. 
D)  All of the above are true 
A)  Satisfaction for religion probably stems from the social contacts it provides. 
B)  Religiosity and prayer are related to a more meaningful life. 
C)  Religion produces positive benefits by removing the burden of decision-making. 
D)  All of the above are true

Question 13

Discuss some of the research including both prevention and enhancements in the treatment of depression. In doing so, include particular focus on TWO of: Bandura's self efficacy model, Seligman's attributional retraining, and Ilardi's Therapeutic Lifestyle Change program.

Accepted Answer

Research in the field of depression trea

Question 14

What is selective prevention?

Accepted Answer

A)  When prevention is focused on a particular at-risk population 
B)  When prevention is aimed at an entire community 
C)  When prevention is focused on eliminating problems after they occur 
D)  When prevention is focused on stopping problems before they appear 
A)  When prevention is focused on a particular at-risk population 
B)  When prevention is aimed at an entire community 
C)  When prevention is focused on eliminating problems after they occur 
D)  When prevention is focused on stopping problems before they appear

Question 15

What is the purpose of Steve Ilardi's Therapeutic Lifestyle Change (TLC) program?

Accepted Answer

A)  The treatment and prevention of depression 
B)  Keeping the elderly involved and active with their families 
C)  Identifying motivation for and pathways toward one's goal 
D)  To prevent depression in at-risk children 
A)  The treatment and prevention of depression 
B)  Keeping the elderly involved and active with their families 
C)  Identifying motivation for and pathways toward one's goal 
D)  To prevent depression in at-risk children

Question 16

In his book The Optimistic Child, Seligman proposes doing what to diminish depression in children?

Accepted Answer

A)  Teaching children to master one particular area of interest. 
B)  Teaching children how to decrease negative thoughts and increase positive thoughts 
C)  Teaching children to attain necessary life skills 
D)  Teaching children how to get higher grades in school 
A)  Teaching children to master one particular area of interest. 
B)  Teaching children how to decrease negative thoughts and increase positive thoughts 
C)  Teaching children to attain necessary life skills 
D)  Teaching children how to get higher grades in school

Question 17

When prevention is aimed at an entire community, what is it called?

Accepted Answer

A)  Universal prevention 
B)  Community prevention 
C)  Selective prevention 
D)  Secondary prevention 
A)  Universal prevention 
B)  Community prevention 
C)  Selective prevention 
D)  Secondary prevention

Question 18

The belief that clients can learn efficacy beliefs through modeling and actual performance accomplishments is congruent with which model?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bandura's self-efficacy model 
B)  Michenbaum's self-instructional model 
C)  Kanfer's self-control model 
D)  Seligman's resiliency model 
A)  Bandura's self-efficacy model 
B)  Michenbaum's self-instructional model 
C)  Kanfer's self-control model 
D)  Seligman's resiliency model

Question 19

What is the name of the program that is based on the premise that keeping the elderly involved and actively participating in their families prevents them from experiencing isolation and depression?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Penn Resiliency Program 
B)  Grandma Please 
C)  Project Active Elderly 
D)  The Therapeutic Lifestyle Change (TL
C)  
A)  The Penn Resiliency Program 
B)  Grandma Please 
C)  Project Active Elderly 
D)  The Therapeutic Lifestyle Change (TL
C)

Question 20

Which part of the head start program proved to be especially effective (efficacious)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Meals 
B)  Medical screenings 
C)  Academic enrichment 
D)  Parental education 
A)  Meals 
B)  Medical screenings 
C)  Academic enrichment 
D)  Parental education

Secondary preventions for the elderly should include which of the following?

Analyze and describe the primary and secondary preventions discussed in Chapter 14. Be sure to include examples. Discuss the benefits and caveats of primary and secondary preventions.

What is a factor that makes it difficult to implement primary prevention programs?

What two processes are at work in prevention and enhancement?

Of the five suggestions for implementing successful primary prevention, which is the first?

Which of the following is true about self-employment and happiness?

Researchers have proposed seven qualities of mindfulness meditation. What is one of those qualities?

The degree to which people are satisfied with their work is related to happiness. What is one possible reason for this finding?

From an evolutionary perspective, where do researchers believe happiness stems from?

Which researcher is known for his discussion of flow experiences?

Kanfer's three - stage self - control model is often used with what type of psychological problems?

Which of the following statements about religiosity and spirituality is true?

Discuss some of the research including both prevention and enhancements in the treatment of depression. In doing so, include particular focus on TWO of: Bandura's self efficacy model, Seligman's attributional retraining, and Ilardi's Therapeutic Lifestyle Change program.

What is selective prevention?

What is the purpose of Steve Ilardi's Therapeutic Lifestyle Change (TLC) program?

In his book The Optimistic Child, Seligman proposes doing what to diminish depression in children?

When prevention is aimed at an entire community, what is it called?

The belief that clients can learn efficacy beliefs through modeling and actual performance accomplishments is congruent with which model?

What is the name of the program that is based on the premise that keeping the elderly involved and actively participating in their families prevents them from experiencing isolation and depression?

Which part of the head start program proved to be especially effective (efficacious)?

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Eastern and Western Perspectives on Positive Psychology: How Me We Us Might Bridge the Gap

Classifications and Measures of Strengths and Positive Outcomes

The Role of Culture Developing Strengths and Living Well

Living Well at Every Stage of Life

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Exam 14: Preventing the Bad and Promoting the Good

Secondary preventions for the elderly should include which of the following?

Analyze and describe the primary and secondary preventions discussed in Chapter 14. Be sure to include examples. Discuss the benefits and caveats of primary and secondary preventions.

What is a factor that makes it difficult to implement primary prevention programs?

What two processes are at work in prevention and enhancement?

Of the five suggestions for implementing successful primary prevention, which is the first?

Which of the following is true about self-employment and happiness?

Researchers have proposed seven qualities of mindfulness meditation. What is one of those qualities?

The degree to which people are satisfied with their work is related to happiness. What is one possible reason for this finding?

From an evolutionary perspective, where do researchers believe happiness stems from?

Which researcher is known for his discussion of flow experiences?

Kanfer's three - stage self - control model is often used with what type of psychological problems?

Which of the following statements about religiosity and spirituality is true?

Discuss some of the research including both prevention and enhancements in the treatment of depression. In doing so, include particular focus on TWO of: Bandura's self efficacy model, Seligman's attributional retraining, and Ilardi's Therapeutic Lifestyle Change program.

What is selective prevention?

What is the purpose of Steve Ilardi's Therapeutic Lifestyle Change (TLC) program?

In his book The Optimistic Child, Seligman proposes doing what to diminish depression in children?

When prevention is aimed at an entire community, what is it called?

The belief that clients can learn efficacy beliefs through modeling and actual performance accomplishments is congruent with which model?

What is the name of the program that is based on the premise that keeping the elderly involved and actively participating in their families prevents them from experiencing isolation and depression?

Which part of the head start program proved to be especially effective (efficacious)?

Welcome to Positive Psychology

Eastern and Western Perspectives on Positive Psychology: How Me We Us Might Bridge the Gap

Classifications and Measures of Strengths and Positive Outcomes

The Role of Culture Developing Strengths and Living Well

Living Well at Every Stage of Life

The Principles of Pleasure: Understanding Positive Affect, Positive Emotions, Happiness and Well-Being

Making the Most of Emotional Experiences: Emotion-Focused Coping, Emotional Intelligence, Socioemotional Selectivity, and Emotional Storytelling

Seeing Our Futures Through Self-Efficacy, Optimism, and Hope

Wisdom and Courage: Characteristics of the Wise and the Brave

Mindfulness, Flow, and Spirituality: in Search of Optimal Experiences

Empathy and Egotism: Portals to Altruism, Gratitude, and Forgiveness

Attachment, Love, and Flourishing Relationships

Balanced Conceptualizations of Mental Health and Behavior

Positive Schooling and Good Work: the Psychology of Gainful Employment and the Education That Gets Us There

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