Test 1 Flashcards
Characteristics of normal peer development
-Increased independence -Identify the formation -Prioritize peer relationships -Cognitive development -Risk-taking -Awareness of morals and values
What are the four levels of prevention?
Wellness-promotion, universal, selective, and indicated
Wellness-promotion
Targets the general public/whole population
Universal
Targets the general public / whole population that has not been identified on the basis of individual risk
Selective
Targets individual or subgroup who are at a higher risk than average
Indicated
Targets high-risk individuals with detectable signs/symptoms
Risk Factors
Characteristics at a biological, psychological, family, community, or cultural level that precede and are associated with a higher likelihood of negative outcomes
Protective Factors
Characteristics associated w/ a lower likelihood of negative outcomes or that reduce a risk factor’s impact; may be seen as positive countering events