Deck 12: Core Components of Programs for Prevention and Early Intervention

Question 1

Connectedness is essential for happiness in human life.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Resistance training helps at-risk youth resist:

A)negative social influences.
B)the desire for revenge.
C)authority.
D)their primal urges.

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Which of the following does not underlie social incompetence?

A)Defects in leadership
B)Defects in personal skills
C)Defects in cognitive skills
D)Defects in social skills

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Using simple means to modify, change, or restructure one's beliefs is called:

A)optimism.
B)rational-emotive behavior therapy.
C)cognitive restructuring.
D)cognitive distortion.

Question 5

What is the name of the ability to make use of personal resources to influence the environment and achieve a positive outcome?

A)Social dexterity
B)Social competence
C)Life skills
D)Health-promoting behavior

Question 6

Developmental Assets are:

A)Internal and External.
B)Social and Life.
C)Fixed and Changing.
D)Productive and Protective.

Question 7

Relaxation has not been reported to:

A)reduce anxiety.
B)improve social skills.
C)avoid positive reactions to stress.
D)reduce depression.

Question 8

Which of the following is not one of the steps of the Life Skills/Social Skills training model?

A)Teach
B)Observe
C)Reinforce
D)Apply

Question 9

Connectedness involves:

A)family relationships only.
B)interpersonal skills only.
C)family relationships and intrapersonal awareness.
D)interpersonal skills and intrapersonal awareness.

Question 10

The theoretical foundation of Life Skills/Social Skills training approaches consist primarily of:

A)social learning and problem-behavior theory.
B)functional behaviors and family interaction.
C)coping mechanisms.
D)social competence.

Question 11

Assertiveness training focuses on:

A)nonviolent conflict resolution.
B)limit setting and self-effacement.
C)self-initiation and limit-setting.
D)hand eye coordination.

Question 12

Research with impulsive and shy children demonstrates that training in Interpersonal Problem Solving (ICPS) results in:

A)both groups responding poorly.
B)impulsive children responding well, but not shy children.
C)shy children responding well, but not impulsive children.
D)both groups responding well.

Question 13

Empathy development is crucial to social skills.

Question 14

Critical school competencies consist of academic survival skills only.

Question 15

Which of the following is not a skill of social competence?

A)The formation of friendships
B)Behaving appropriately in the classroom
C)Violent resolution of conflict
D)Negotiation of relationships with adults

Question 16

Mindfulness provides a major approach.

A)resistance
B)coping
C)facilitating
D)life skills

Question 17

The Life Skills/Social Skills model can be incorporated into the curriculum at:

A)elementary grades only.
B)secondary levels.
C)all developmental levels.
D)after school programs.

Question 18

As a school-based program, ICPS intervention includes:

A)students and staff.
B)lower grade students only.
C)high achievers.
D)all children in a class.

Question 19

Expecting a 5-year-old to take an appropriate role would be:

A)reasonable.
B)delayed.
C)premature.
D)bullying.

Question 20

Helping children learn to think sequentially and engage in consequential thinking is the objective of:

A)alternative solutions lessons.
B)consequential sessions.
C)means-ends thinking.
D)teaching feelings.

Question 21

What is relaxation response closely related to?

A)Neuropathy
B)Holistic healing
C)Mindfulness
D)Tantric healing

Question 22

At-risk young people are likely to engage in fluid thinking.

Question 23

An important application of guided visual imagery is a safe, happy place.

Question 24

What does not occur under a relaxation response?

A)Muscles slow down
B)Organs slow down
C)Nerves tingle
D)Blood flow to the brain increases

Question 25

What does the use of guided fantasies not enable the child to do?

A)Visualize revenge so that this can be dismissed safely
B)Develop self-control
C)Learn tasks
D)Confront areas of difficulty