Question 1

In Caplan's terminology,the form of prevention most similar to treatment of persons with an existing disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) primary prevention 
B) secondary prevention 
C) tertiary prevention 
D) universal preventive measures 
A) primary prevention 
B) secondary prevention 
C) tertiary prevention 
D) universal preventive measures C

Question 2

Follow-up evaluations of the Perry Preschool Project (High/Scope curriculum)indicated that the program:

Accepted Answer

A) lessened risks of arrests. 
B) promoted higher educational attainment and income. 
C) effects disappeared after the elementary school years. 
D) both 'a' and 'b' 
A) lessened risks of arrests. 
B) promoted higher educational attainment and income. 
C) effects disappeared after the elementary school years. 
D) both 'a' and 'b' D

Question 3

In the terminology of the Institute of Medicine (IOM)report,preventive efforts for persons at high risk of developing mental disorders,especially if they show early signs of the disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) indicated preventive measures 
B) universal preventive measures 
C) selective preventive measures 
D) promotion of competence 
A) indicated preventive measures 
B) universal preventive measures 
C) selective preventive measures 
D) promotion of competence A

Question 4

The concept most closely tied to reducing risk factors and incidence of specific disorders,such as depression.

Accepted Answer

A) prevention 
B) promotion 
C) thriving 
D) social-emotional competencies 
A) prevention 
B) promotion 
C) thriving 
D) social-emotional competencies

Question 5

Define the IOM concepts of universal,selective,and indicated preventive measures.For each,give your own example of a program using that approach,and describe one limitation of this approach.

Accepted Answer

The IOM (Institute of Medicine) defines

Question 6

In the prevention equations in Chapter 9,factors such as coping skills,self-esteem,and perceived social support are:

Accepted Answer

A) risk factors in Albee's individual equation. 
B) protective factors in Albee's individual equation. 
C) risk factors in Elias' environmental equation. 
D) protective factors in Elias' environmental equation. 
A) risk factors in Albee's individual equation. 
B) protective factors in Albee's individual equation. 
C) risk factors in Elias' environmental equation. 
D) protective factors in Elias' environmental equation.

Question 7

Research has shown that depression is more common among women than among men.In the terminology of the Institute of Medicine (IOM)report,a program to prevent depression among women would be ____ if they showed no signs of depression,and ____ if they showed early symptoms of depression.

Accepted Answer

A) indicated;universal 
B) selective;indicated 
C) primary;secondary 
D) selective;secondary 
A) indicated;universal 
B) selective;indicated 
C) primary;secondary 
D) selective;secondary

Question 8

Describe the goals,methods and outcomes of two prevention or promotion programs profiled in Chapter 9.Suggest one similarity of these programs.

Accepted Answer

One prevention program profiled in Chapt

Question 9

Discuss the evidence that prevention or promotion programs for children and youth actually can be effective,giving examples of programs to support your points,and indicating four characteristics of effective programs.

Accepted Answer

There is strong evidence to support the

Question 10

Research has shown that alcohol abuse is more common among men than among women.In the terminology of the Institute of Medicine (IOM)report,a program to prevent alcohol abuse among men would be ____ if they showed no signs of alcohol abuse,and ____ if they showed early symptoms of alcohol abuse.

Accepted Answer

A) indicated;universal 
B) selective;indicated 
C) primary;secondary 
D) selective;secondary 
A) indicated;universal 
B) selective;indicated 
C) primary;secondary 
D) selective;secondary

Question 11

Follow-up evaluations of the Perry Preschool Project (High/Scope curriculum)indicated that the program:

Accepted Answer

A) had few lasting effects on children beyond first grade. 
B) saved over $12.90 in future costs to society for each $1 spent on the program. 
C) was too expensive to be feasibly implemented in real communities. 
D) both 'a' and 'c' 
A) had few lasting effects on children beyond first grade. 
B) saved over $12.90 in future costs to society for each $1 spent on the program. 
C) was too expensive to be feasibly implemented in real communities. 
D) both 'a' and 'c'

Question 12

In the prevention equations in Chapter 9,factors such as positive socialization practices and opportunities for relatedness/connectedness are

Accepted Answer

A) risk factors in Albee's individual equation. 
B) protective factors in Albee's individual equation. 
C) risk factors in Elias' environmental equation. 
D) protective factors in Elias' environmental equation. 
A) risk factors in Albee's individual equation. 
B) protective factors in Albee's individual equation. 
C) risk factors in Elias' environmental equation. 
D) protective factors in Elias' environmental equation.

Question 13

To evaluate the effectiveness of similar prevention/promotion programs that were studied with experimental designs,a statistical analysis is used to determine the average size of the effect of those interventions.This analysis is called

Accepted Answer

A) meta-analysis. 
B) best practices analysis. 
C) multiple baseline analysis. 
D) all of the above 
A) meta-analysis. 
B) best practices analysis. 
C) multiple baseline analysis. 
D) all of the above

Question 14

With the help of supportive persons and financial aid,Aileen has overcome personal illness,academic setbacks,and money problems to graduate from college.In fact,she has developed into a leader among her peers and a more effective decision-maker,two areas in which she never thought she had any talent.Aileen's personal development is an example of the need to go beyond concepts of preventing disorder to concepts of:

Accepted Answer

A) resilience and thriving. 
B) eradicating disease. 
C) indicated preventive measures. 
D) tertiary prevention. 
A) resilience and thriving. 
B) eradicating disease. 
C) indicated preventive measures. 
D) tertiary prevention.

Question 15

What has been a problem with Caplan's categories of primary,secondary and tertiary prevention?

Accepted Answer

A) tertiary prevention overlaps with clinical treatment 
B) primary prevention overlaps with clinical treatment 
C) secondary prevention involves all persons in a setting 
D) all of the above 
A) tertiary prevention overlaps with clinical treatment 
B) primary prevention overlaps with clinical treatment 
C) secondary prevention involves all persons in a setting 
D) all of the above

Question 16

Diagram Albee's and Elias' prevention equations,and define all terms in each.Describe the chief difference between the equations.

Accepted Answer

Diagram Albee's and Elias' prevention eq

Question 17

Recent meta-analyses of prevention programs indicate that these programs continue to be effective,but that they need to:

Accepted Answer

A) be culturally sensitive 
B) be implemented with careful attention to quality 
C) involve peers,parents,schools,communities 
D) all of the above 
A) be culturally sensitive 
B) be implemented with careful attention to quality 
C) involve peers,parents,schools,communities 
D) all of the above

Question 18

What is resiliency? Describe three factors associated with resiliency.How can knowledge of resiliency be used in the development of prevention programs?

Accepted Answer

Resiliency refers to the ability to boun

Question 19

The Blue Ridge Coalition seeks to promote positive development of children and youth in their region.Based on the concept of developmental assets,how could they do that?

Accepted Answer

A) programs to strengthen family support and parenting 
B) hosting local citizen discussion of informal norms for youth behavior in the community 
C) programs for arts,music,and creativity among youth 
D) all of the above 
A) programs to strengthen family support and parenting 
B) hosting local citizen discussion of informal norms for youth behavior in the community 
C) programs for arts,music,and creativity among youth 
D) all of the above

Question 20

Evaluations of the Project SAFE program found that the program:

Accepted Answer

A) was only effective with high-income,adult woman. 
B) was effective in decreasing unsafe sexual behaviors,even among high-risk populations such as teenage girls and depressed women. 
C) was effective in decreasing cases of HIV infection among participants compared to a control group. 
D) demonstrated none of the principles of effective prevention programs. 
A) was only effective with high-income,adult woman. 
B) was effective in decreasing unsafe sexual behaviors,even among high-risk populations such as teenage girls and depressed women. 
C) was effective in decreasing cases of HIV infection among participants compared to a control group. 
D) demonstrated none of the principles of effective prevention programs.

In Caplan's terminology,the form of prevention most similar to treatment of persons with an existing disorder.

Follow-up evaluations of the Perry Preschool Project (High/Scope curriculum)indicated that the program:

In the terminology of the Institute of Medicine (IOM)report,preventive efforts for persons at high risk of developing mental disorders,especially if they show early signs of the disorder.

The concept most closely tied to reducing risk factors and incidence of specific disorders,such as depression.

Define the IOM concepts of universal,selective,and indicated preventive measures.For each,give your own example of a program using that approach,and describe one limitation of this approach.

In the prevention equations in Chapter 9,factors such as coping skills,self-esteem,and perceived social support are:

Research has shown that depression is more common among women than among men.In the terminology of the Institute of Medicine (IOM)report,a program to prevent depression among women would be if they showed no signs of depression,and if they showed early symptoms of depression.

Describe the goals,methods and outcomes of two prevention or promotion programs profiled in Chapter 9.Suggest one similarity of these programs.

Discuss the evidence that prevention or promotion programs for children and youth actually can be effective,giving examples of programs to support your points,and indicating four characteristics of effective programs.

Research has shown that alcohol abuse is more common among men than among women.In the terminology of the Institute of Medicine (IOM)report,a program to prevent alcohol abuse among men would be if they showed no signs of alcohol abuse,and if they showed early symptoms of alcohol abuse.

Follow-up evaluations of the Perry Preschool Project (High/Scope curriculum)indicated that the program:

In the prevention equations in Chapter 9,factors such as positive socialization practices and opportunities for relatedness/connectedness are

To evaluate the effectiveness of similar prevention/promotion programs that were studied with experimental designs,a statistical analysis is used to determine the average size of the effect of those interventions.This analysis is called

What has been a problem with Caplan's categories of primary,secondary and tertiary prevention?

Diagram Albee's and Elias' prevention equations,and define all terms in each.Describe the chief difference between the equations.

Recent meta-analyses of prevention programs indicate that these programs continue to be effective,but that they need to:

What is resiliency? Describe three factors associated with resiliency.How can knowledge of resiliency be used in the development of prevention programs?

The Blue Ridge Coalition seeks to promote positive development of children and youth in their region.Based on the concept of developmental assets,how could they do that?

Evaluations of the Project SAFE program found that the program:

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In Caplan's terminology,the form of prevention most similar to treatment of persons with an existing disorder.

Follow-up evaluations of the Perry Preschool Project (High/Scope curriculum)indicated that the program:

In the terminology of the Institute of Medicine (IOM)report,preventive efforts for persons at high risk of developing mental disorders,especially if they show early signs of the disorder.

The concept most closely tied to reducing risk factors and incidence of specific disorders,such as depression.

Define the IOM concepts of universal,selective,and indicated preventive measures.For each,give your own example of a program using that approach,and describe one limitation of this approach.

In the prevention equations in Chapter 9,factors such as coping skills,self-esteem,and perceived social support are:

Research has shown that depression is more common among women than among men.In the terminology of the Institute of Medicine (IOM)report,a program to prevent depression among women would be ____ if they showed no signs of depression,and ____ if they showed early symptoms of depression.

Describe the goals,methods and outcomes of two prevention or promotion programs profiled in Chapter 9.Suggest one similarity of these programs.

Discuss the evidence that prevention or promotion programs for children and youth actually can be effective,giving examples of programs to support your points,and indicating four characteristics of effective programs.

Research has shown that alcohol abuse is more common among men than among women.In the terminology of the Institute of Medicine (IOM)report,a program to prevent alcohol abuse among men would be ____ if they showed no signs of alcohol abuse,and ____ if they showed early symptoms of alcohol abuse.

Follow-up evaluations of the Perry Preschool Project (High/Scope curriculum)indicated that the program:

In the prevention equations in Chapter 9,factors such as positive socialization practices and opportunities for relatedness/connectedness are

To evaluate the effectiveness of similar prevention/promotion programs that were studied with experimental designs,a statistical analysis is used to determine the average size of the effect of those interventions.This analysis is called

What has been a problem with Caplan's categories of primary,secondary and tertiary prevention?

Diagram Albee's and Elias' prevention equations,and define all terms in each.Describe the chief difference between the equations.

Recent meta-analyses of prevention programs indicate that these programs continue to be effective,but that they need to:

What is resiliency? Describe three factors associated with resiliency.How can knowledge of resiliency be used in the development of prevention programs?

The Blue Ridge Coalition seeks to promote positive development of children and youth in their region.Based on the concept of developmental assets,how could they do that?

Evaluations of the Project SAFE program found that the program:

What Is Community Psychology

The Development and Practice of Community Psychology

The Aims of Community Research

Methods of Community Research

Understanding Individuals Within Environments

Understanding Community

Understanding Human Diversity

Understanding Coping in Context

Prevention and Promotion: Implementing Programs

Empowerment and Citizen Participation

Community and Social Change

Program Evaluation and Program Development

Community Psychology Looking Ahead

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Research has shown that depression is more common among women than among men.In the terminology of the Institute of Medicine (IOM)report,a program to prevent depression among women would be if they showed no signs of depression,and if they showed early symptoms of depression.

Research has shown that alcohol abuse is more common among men than among women.In the terminology of the Institute of Medicine (IOM)report,a program to prevent alcohol abuse among men would be if they showed no signs of alcohol abuse,and if they showed early symptoms of alcohol abuse.