Prevention Theories and Strategies (RI Study Guide)

Question 1

“characteristics at the individual, family, or community level that are associated with a lower likelihood of problem outcomes” is
(A) risk factors
(B) protective factors

Answer 1

(B) protective factors

Question 2

“certain biological, psychological, family, community, or cultural characteristics that precede and are associated with a higher likelihood of behavioral health problems”
(A) protective factors
(B) risk factors

Answer 2

(B) risk factors

Question 3

genetic predisposition to addiction or exposure to alcohol prenatally are both ____ level ____ factors

Answer 3

individual; risk

Question 4

policies limiting availability of substances or laws protecting marginalized populations are both ____ level ____ factors

Answer 4

society; protective

Question 5

neighborhood poverty and violence are both ____ level ____ factors

Answer 5

community; risk

Question 6

parental involvement is an example of a ____ level ____ factor

Answer 6

family; protective factor

Question 7

the availability of faith-based resources and afterschool activities are ____ level ____ factors

Answer 7

community; protective

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a developmental stage of life?
(A) early childhood
(B) middle childhood
(C) adolescence
(D) early adulthood
(E) middle adulthood
(F) older adulthood

Answer 8

(D) early adulthood
the correct term is young adulthood

Question 9

What are the five stages in the Stages of Change Model?

Answer 9

precontemplation, contemplation, preparation/determination, action, maintenance
(also relapse)

Question 10

education-based programs, school and community bonding activities, and communication and public education are all types of _____ (individual/environmental) behavior change strategies.

Answer 10

individual

Question 11

enhancing access/reducing barriers, changing consequences, changing physical design, modifying/changing policies, and communication strategies are all examples of ____ (individual/environmental) behavior change strategies.

Answer 11

environmental

Question 12

Who developed Stage Theory, the theory that states there are 8 psychosocial development stages an individual will experience in their lifetime that will have either a positive or negative impact on their personality?

(A) Jean Piaget
(B) Albert Bandura
(C) Erik Erikson
(D) Abraham Maslow

Answer 12

(D) Erik Erikson