Deck 15: School-Based Continuum of Care

Question 1

This term refers to programs or interventions that are based on sound scientific knowledge and that have been demonstrated to be effective through rigorous research.

A)Proof
B)Confirmation
C)Evidence Based
D)Verification Based

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Many school districts have already incorporated tiered models of services through the implementation of:

A)School-wide Positive Behavioral Supports
B)School-wide Neutral Behavioral Supports
C)School-wide Negative Behavioral Supports
D)School-wide Equal Behavioral Supports

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Cuijpers et al.(2008) found that preventive interventions for adolescents reduced the incidence of depressive disorders by ________.

A)11%
B)23%
C)45%
D)67%

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Students at this level of intervention have not responded to previous prevention programming and have greater severity in their behavioral or emotional symptoms.

A)selected
B)universal
C)indicated
D)preferred

Question 5

Disorganized and unsafe neighborhoods and schools are associated with all but what:

A)poor peer relationships
B)bullying and victimization
C)healthy families
D)violence

Question 6

Wang, and Walberg reported that although a typical school-based professional will deliver an average of ________ separate programs that address social-emotional issues, most will not be evidence-based.

A)3
B)5
C)14
D)35

Question 7

This simple self-assessment tool consists of eight modules that cover topics such as nutrition, school safety, physical activity, health services, health promotion, counseling, psychological, and social services, and family involvement.

A)Health Surveillance System
B)The Communities that Care Youth Survey
C)School Health Index: A Self-Assessment and Planning Guide
D)Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System

Question 8

Bullying, truancy, and dropping out of school are all examples of:

A)Positive results
B)Negative outcomes
C)Positive outcomes
D)Neutral outcomes

Question 9

Resources available to meet the growing needs of children and adolescents are:

A)ample
B)sufficient
C)limited
D)plentiful

Question 10

At this prevention level, no students are identified as having special needs or problems, instead a positive foundation is created that supports the greatest number of children.

A)selected
B)universal
C)indicated
D)preferred

Question 11

This survey is utilized to help identify youth who might benefit from more targeted interventions:

A)The Communities that Care Youth Survey
B)The Psychological Youth Survey
C)The Counseling Youth Survey
D)The Risk Youth Survey

Question 12

The Communities that Care Youth Survey can be administered in:

A)20 mins
B)30 mins
C)50 mins
D)90 mins

Question 13

The Communities that Care Youth Survey can be administered to:

A)Kindergarteners
B)1st-4th graders
C)5th graders
D)6th-12th graders

Question 14

Over the last 20 years, the fields of education, counseling, and psychology have grown _______________ in the area of prevention science

A)more interested
B)less interested
C)somewhat less interested
D)disinterested

Question 15

Aggression appears to be a long-standing problem and if not addressed by Grade ______ is likely to persist into adulthood and result in negative outcomes.

A)3
B)5
C)6
D)9

Question 16

Which organization developed a survey, a prevention manual, and a community leaders' guide that can help communities identify a broad range of risk and protective factors in their youth and implement effective programs to address concerns?

A)ACA
B)SAMHSA
C)NASW
D)ASCA

Question 17

These types of intervention are not delivered to the entire school, but are provided to a student or group of students based on exposure to risk factors.

A)selected
B)universal
C)indicated
D)preferred

Question 18

Who developed the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System?

A)CDC
B)ACA
C)APA
D)NASW

Question 19

At this prevention level, professional development opportunities should extend to community mental health providers to help establish interagency teams and extend our collaborative relationships with community resources.

A)primary
B)secondary
C)tertiary
D)universal

Question 20

This model endorses a continuum of services available to meet the broadest needs, with an emphasis on prevention.

A)Private health model
B)Public health model
C)Physical wellbeing model
D)Psychological wellbeing model

Question 21

Having peers who are engaged in school and a close relationship with a teacher or other adult in the school helps students to stay academically engaged.

Question 22

The goal of selected prevention is to enhance the environment so that it promotes the learning and well-being of all students.

Question 23

Discuss what it means to build a continuum of care.What does this type of model include?

Question 24

A broad continuum of mental health care is not a critical component of today's educational environments.

Question 25

Efforts to identify groups that might be "at risk," can be quite minimal.

Question 26

An effective program would be designed to strengthen the risk factors and reduce the protective factors.

Question 27

Creating sustainable, systemic change is not an easy task and requires a great deal of time and training.

Question 28

A useful framework to guide your efforts to identify the needs of your school is one that focuses on existing _______ and protective factors.

A)safety
B)security
C)risks
D)defense

Question 29

Every day, children come to school unable to focus on their academics due to family and peer conflict, environmental stressors, and increasing rates of mental health problems.

Question 30

Research supports that academic achievement and social-emotional health, are inextricably intertwined.

Question 31

Describe why increased access to evidence-based services is imperative within schools.

Question 32

Systemic approaches to change are effective, but represent a long-term approach that is sometimes difficult to carry out in a school.

Question 33

Describe universal prevention.How do you see yourself engaging in universal prevention activities as a school counselor?

Question 34

When stakeholders share a common vision, feel empowered, and have support, systemic change will:

A)occur
B)not occur
C)never occur
D)probably not occur

Question 35

Compare and contrast primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention.Please include examples of each.

Question 36

Research tells us that there are not many programs available that can promote children's positive development and prevent emotional and behavioral problems.