Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a protective factor for mental health?

Accepted Answer

An IQ over 100 is not necessarily a protective factor for mental health. There are many factors that go into mental wellbeing beyond just intelligence level. The other choices are protective factors that have been documented as promoting positive mental health outcomes.

Question 2

All of the following distinguishes community psychology from clinical psychology EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

While community psychologists may work with groups, they do not exclusively focus on treating groups and may also work with individuals. The other options all distinguish community psychology from clinical psychology.

Question 3

Community psychology had its roots in

Accepted Answer

A

Question 4

According to the ecological perspective, mental health problems can be viewed as having

Accepted Answer

The ecological perspective emphasizes the importance of examining mental health problems from multiple levels of analysis, including individual, family, community, and societal factors. This approach recognizes that mental health problems arise from complex interactions between multiple factors, including biological, psychological, and social factors, and therefore require a comprehensive approach to treatment and prevention.

Question 5

The local high school has a program which attempts to provide teens with strategies to cope with peer pressures to drink and use drugs. This approach would be characteristic of

Accepted Answer

The program at the local high school is attempting to address the issue of substance use among teens through providing strategies to cope with peer pressure. This is a characteristic approach of the public health model, which emphasizes prevention and health promotion. The program is targeting the whole population of the school, rather than just those who are already using substances (tertiary prevention), and it is not focused on treatment for those who are addicted (secondary prevention), so choices D and E can be eliminated. While drug education is certainly a component of the program, it is not the sole focus, so choice C is not the best option. Campaigning may involve public education or advocacy, but it is not the best fit for this scenario. Overall, the public health approach is the most appropriate choice for this program.

Question 6

Joshua was born with PKU, and was immediately placed on a special diet to prevent mental retardation. This is an example of

Accepted Answer

Biological secondary prevention is the prevention of complications or progression of a disease or condition already present in a person. In this case, Joshua was born with PKU, and the special diet he was placed on is aimed at preventing the neurological complications that may result from the disease.

Question 7

Well-being tends to be the focus of mental health

Accepted Answer

"Promotion" is the best choice because it refers to the efforts to positively influence mental health and well-being. Well-being is not necessarily a focus of primary, secondary, or tertiary prevention interventions, which are focused on preventing or treating mental illness.

Question 8

The family and social network is a part of

Accepted Answer

The family and social network falls under the microsystem, which refers to the immediate environment that directly influences the development of the individual. The exosystem, macrosystem, and culture are all broader levels of environmental influence that are less directly connected to the individual's immediate development.

Question 9

The public health approach is characterized by all of the following steps EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

The public health approach focuses on preventing diseases and improving community health by identifying the disease, developing prevention programs, and understanding the person, environment, and agent. Encouraging effective coping strategies is not a step in this approach.

Question 10

Prevention programs that target participants on the basis of known risk factors for certain mental health problems (which can be "internal" or external to the participant) are called

Accepted Answer

Selective prevention programs target individuals who have specific risk factors for mental health problems, such as a family history of a particular disorder or exposure to certain environmental stressors. This approach is more targeted than universal prevention programs, which aim to promote mental health and prevent problems in the entire population, and less intensive than indicated or early intervention programs, which are designed for individuals who have already shown signs of a problem.

Question 11

All of the following are considered central mechanisms which can help people cope with adversity EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

The more general risk factors for poor mental health that an individual has, the more __________ an individual is to disorder.

Accepted Answer

The word "vulnerable" means susceptible to physical or emotional attack/harm. Therefore, the more general risk factors for poor mental health that an individual has, the more susceptible they are to developing a mental health disorder.

Question 13

Community psychology is necessary for prevention for all of the following reasons EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

The statement "Group therapy has been shown to be more effective than individual therapy" is not a reason why community psychology is necessary for prevention. The other choices all highlight issues with the effectiveness of treatment services and the need for prevention through community psychology.

Question 14

In developing a disease prevention program, researchers working from a Public Health approach tend to focus on three components of the disease: characteristics of the _____, characteristics of the ____ and finally, the ______, or manner by which the disease is transmitted.

Accepted Answer

Public Health researchers focus on the three components of the disease: characteristics of the host (the individual who is affected by the disease), characteristics of the environment (including social, economic, and physical factors), and characteristics of the agent (the microorganism or pathogen causing the disease). This is known as the "epidemiological triad" and is key to understanding and preventing the spread of disease. Choice A lists the correct components of the triad.

Question 15

Primary prevention programs seek to _______________, secondary prevention programs aim to _______________ and tertiary programs aim to ________________.

Accepted Answer

Primary prevention programs aim to prevent the onset of a disorder or disease altogether. Secondary prevention programs aim to limit the duration of a disorder or disease and prevent it from getting worse. Tertiary prevention programs aim to reduce disability resulting from an established disorder or disease. Option B accurately reflects these distinctions.

Question 16

Katie's high school is involved in a special program designed to encourage the students to practice safe sex so as to reduce the likelihood of pregnancy and STDs. This program is an example of

Accepted Answer

The program mentioned in the scenario is a universal prevention program, as it is aimed at all students and aims to prevent risky behavior before it even occurs through education and awareness. High-risk prevention programs and indicated high-risk programs are typically targeted at individuals who are already engaging in risky behavior, whereas psychological secondary prevention programs focus on identifying and addressing early signs of problems or risk factors. Biological primary prevention programs focus on preventing the spread or contraction of diseases through measures such as vaccination, which is not mentioned as the main focus of this program.

Question 17

Suicide prevention hotlines is an example of an application that comes from

Accepted Answer

Suicide prevention hotlines are a crisis intervention tool that focuses on crisis theory, which deals with immediate and acute situations of distress or danger. These hotlines aim to provide support and intervention to prevent suicide during a moment of crisis.

Question 18

Curry and his parents live in East Harlem. Curry's parents do not allow him to hang out on the streets, he must complete his homework and be in by his curfew. Placing limits on Curry's behaviour is an example of

Accepted Answer

The answer of Curry and his parents live in East...

Question 19

Reducing stressors while preparing individual's to better cope with stressors is the focus of

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

Which of the following is NOT one of the key pathways towards mental health promotion?

Accepted Answer

The four key pathways towards mental health promotion are empowerment, resources to cope with stress, competencies, and secure attachment. Physical environments may have an impact on mental health, but it is not considered one of the key pathways towards mental health promotion.

Quiz 18: Prevention and Mental Health Promotion in the Community