Question 1

The purpose of a process evaluation may be to assess if the intervention is

Accepted Answer

Process evaluation focuses on whether the intervention is being implemented as planned and is reaching the intended recipients.

Question 2

A program is "an organized collection of ______ designed to reach certain objectives" (Royse et al.,2006).

Accepted Answer

The definition of a program includes the phrase "organized collection of activities," indicating that C) activities are the correct answer. Social strategies, research procedures, and goal-focused techniques are not as specific and do not encompass the entire scope of a program.

Question 3

When a car salesperson uses a social influence idea he learned in class to try to achieve a sale,this is an example of a(n)______ intervention.

Accepted Answer

This is an example of a personal intervention because the salesperson is applying a concept they learned individually (in class) to influence their behavior in achieving a sale.

Question 4

The text notes that the goal of increased condom use as a means of preventing HIV/AIDS with regard to some UN intervention programs is sometimes difficult to achieve and thus contributes to the failure of some intervention programs.This fact was cited to illustrate what reason for why programs can fail?

Accepted Answer

The failure to factor in the cultural context can make it difficult to increase condom use as a means of preventing HIV/AIDS in some cultures. It is important to understand cultural beliefs, practices, and norms to effectively design intervention programs.

Question 5

The focus of the "Intervention and Evaluation" chapter of the book is on ______ interventions.

Accepted Answer

The chapter focuses on programmatic interventions, which are designed to address specific problems or issues within a particular population or community. It does not specifically focus on efficacy or social interventions, and while problem-oriented interventions may be discussed, they are not the primary focus of the chapter.

Question 6

The text considered several plausible explanations for the failure of the Cambridge-Somerville project on preventing youth from going down a criminal path.What was one explanation that was suggested?

Accepted Answer

"Community sources of help (e.g., social services organizations) did not provide typical levels of support."

Question 7

An intervention may be defined as a ______.

Accepted Answer

An intervention refers to a specific procedure or set of actions designed to achieve a particular goal or outcome, typically in the context of addressing a problem or improving a situation. While interventions may be informed by research methods or philosophical perspectives, they are ultimately characterized by their concrete, actionable nature. Therefore, option C, "procedure," is the best choice.

Question 8

When the chairperson of a psychology department informally speaks with some faculty members in order to decide if the department should have a workshop dealing with faculty morale,she has engaged in ______.

Accepted Answer

The chairperson is assessing the department's need for a faculty morale workshop, which is an example of a needs assessment. Option A involves evaluating the effectiveness of a program, Option C refers to identifying problems without a scientific method, and Option D involves determining the feasibility of an intervention.

Question 9

Steps 2 and 3 in intervention design and delivery are ______ and ______,respectively.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Steps 2 and 3 in intervention design...

Question 10

A summative evaluation also is known as a(n)______ evaluation and is used to determine if the program had ______.

Accepted Answer

A summative evaluation, also known as an outcome evaluation, is used to determine if the program has accomplished its objectives. It is conducted at the end of the program to assess the overall impact and effectiveness of the program. Option A and B are incorrect as they refer to formative evaluation which is conducted during the program to monitor progress and make improvements. Option C is incorrect as it refers to ensuring whether the program has been carried out as intended and not if the program has accomplished its objectives.

Question 11

______ may be viewed as the overriding reason for evaluation research.

Accepted Answer

Program development is often the primary reason for conducting evaluation research, as it helps in assessing the effectiveness and efficiency of programs, leading to improvements and informed decision-making.

Question 12

Suppose that you are designing a program to get grade school boys to make more use of recreational activities at a neighborhood community center.You take steps to deal with the problem of reactance.Which of the following most clearly addresses reactance?

Accepted Answer

Reactance is a psychological response where individuals resist persuasion or coercion. By telling kids the doors of the center are open every day and they can come by anytime they like, it reduces the feeling of being pressured or forced into participating, thus addressing reactance by promoting a sense of freedom and choice.

Question 13

The Cambridge-Somerville project in Boston is a well-known example of a failed program.Which of the following did NOT characterize the intervention?

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Cambridge-Somerville project in Boston is a...

Question 14

When Sherif (1966)set out the rationale for why conflict between groups of boys would be reduced through cooperating in the attainment of superordinate goals,he was articulating a(n)______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When Sherif (1966)set out the rationale for...

Question 15

Intervention hypotheses are central to which step in the design and delivery of a program?

Accepted Answer

Intervention hypotheses are developed during the problem solution step where potential solutions or interventions are brainstormed and evaluated for their potential effectiveness in addressing the identified problem.

Question 16

Building on the idea that intentional exposure to a weak strain of a virus can protect people from the virus,McAlister,Perry,and Maccoby (1980)applied ______ to help students to ______.

Accepted Answer

The application of inoculation theory suggests intentional exposure to a weak version of the pressure to smoke can help students resist actual social pressures to smoke. This aligns with the aim of inoculation theory, which proposes exposing individuals to weakened versions of persuasive arguments so that they are more resistant to actual persuasive messages. Option B is not a suitable answer because there is no clear connection between inoculation theory and improving in-class conduct. Option C is incorrect because cognitive dissonance theory proposes that individuals experience discomfort or dissonance due to conflicting thoughts, attitudes, or beliefs, and the theory does not suggest intentional exposure to weaken strain of information.

Question 17

Biglan,Mrazek,Carnine,and Flay (2003)have proposed that before scientific organizations advise the adoption of a program directed toward the prevention of behavior problems in youth,the effectiveness of the program should be demonstrated by

Accepted Answer

The authors propose that the effectiveness of a program directed toward the prevention of behavior problems in youth should be demonstrated by at least two well-designed experimental trials or three well-designed interrupted time series experiments. While option D includes additional study types, it is not necessary to exceed the minimum requirements proposed by the authors. Option A specifies a higher number of experimental trials than necessary, and option B only includes one type of study design.

Question 18

With regard to intervention design and delivery,which is true?

Accepted Answer

The answer of With regard to intervention design and delivery,which...

Question 19

When crime levels begin to accelerate,a municipal police department establishes a community policing ministation on the west side of the city.Officers assigned to the ministation have such responsibilities as patrolling on foot,speaking with children at schools,and helping local businesses improve their crime prevention efforts.Which people represent stakeholders in the community policing intervention?

Accepted Answer

The chief of police, local children, and local business owners are all stakeholders in the community policing intervention. The chief of police is responsible for the success of the intervention, while local children and business owners will directly benefit from the increased police presence and support in the community.

Question 20

The essence of the application of social norm theory is to

Accepted Answer

The essence of the application of social norm theory is to correct people's misperceptions of norms. Social norm theory suggests that individuals will conform to what they perceive to be the norm, even if that norm is not accurate. Therefore, correcting misperceptions of norms can lead to behavior change. Increasing awareness and conformity to prevailing norms and helping people resist deviant norms are all potential outcomes of correcting misperceptions of norms, but correcting misperceptions is the primary goal.

Quiz 4: Intervention and Evaluation

The purpose of a process evaluation may be to assess if the intervention is

A program is "an organized collection of ______ designed to reach certain objectives" (Royse et al.,2006) .

When a car salesperson uses a social influence idea he learned in class to try to achieve a sale,this is an example of a(n) ______ intervention.

The focus of the "Intervention and Evaluation" chapter of the book is on ______ interventions.

The text considered several plausible explanations for the failure of the Cambridge-Somerville project on preventing youth from going down a criminal path.What was one explanation that was suggested?

An intervention may be defined as a ______.

When the chairperson of a psychology department informally speaks with some faculty members in order to decide if the department should have a workshop dealing with faculty morale,she has engaged in ______.

Steps 2 and 3 in intervention design and delivery are and ,respectively.

A summative evaluation also is known as a(n) evaluation and is used to determine if the program had .

______ may be viewed as the overriding reason for evaluation research.

Suppose that you are designing a program to get grade school boys to make more use of recreational activities at a neighborhood community center.You take steps to deal with the problem of reactance.Which of the following most clearly addresses reactance?

The Cambridge-Somerville project in Boston is a well-known example of a failed program.Which of the following did NOT characterize the intervention?

When Sherif (1966) set out the rationale for why conflict between groups of boys would be reduced through cooperating in the attainment of superordinate goals,he was articulating a(n) ______.

Intervention hypotheses are central to which step in the design and delivery of a program?

Building on the idea that intentional exposure to a weak strain of a virus can protect people from the virus,McAlister,Perry,and Maccoby (1980) applied to help students to .

Biglan,Mrazek,Carnine,and Flay (2003) have proposed that before scientific organizations advise the adoption of a program directed toward the prevention of behavior problems in youth,the effectiveness of the program should be demonstrated by

With regard to intervention design and delivery,which is true?

The essence of the application of social norm theory is to

Quiz 4: Intervention and Evaluation

The purpose of a process evaluation may be to assess if the intervention is

A program is "an organized collection of ______ designed to reach certain objectives" (Royse et al.,2006) .

When a car salesperson uses a social influence idea he learned in class to try to achieve a sale,this is an example of a(n) ______ intervention.

The focus of the "Intervention and Evaluation" chapter of the book is on ______ interventions.

The text considered several plausible explanations for the failure of the Cambridge-Somerville project on preventing youth from going down a criminal path.What was one explanation that was suggested?

An intervention may be defined as a ______.

When the chairperson of a psychology department informally speaks with some faculty members in order to decide if the department should have a workshop dealing with faculty morale,she has engaged in ______.

Steps 2 and 3 in intervention design and delivery are ______ and ______,respectively.

A summative evaluation also is known as a(n) ______ evaluation and is used to determine if the program had ______.

______ may be viewed as the overriding reason for evaluation research.

Suppose that you are designing a program to get grade school boys to make more use of recreational activities at a neighborhood community center.You take steps to deal with the problem of reactance.Which of the following most clearly addresses reactance?

The Cambridge-Somerville project in Boston is a well-known example of a failed program.Which of the following did NOT characterize the intervention?

When Sherif (1966) set out the rationale for why conflict between groups of boys would be reduced through cooperating in the attainment of superordinate goals,he was articulating a(n) ______.

Intervention hypotheses are central to which step in the design and delivery of a program?

Building on the idea that intentional exposure to a weak strain of a virus can protect people from the virus,McAlister,Perry,and Maccoby (1980) applied ______ to help students to ______.

Biglan,Mrazek,Carnine,and Flay (2003) have proposed that before scientific organizations advise the adoption of a program directed toward the prevention of behavior problems in youth,the effectiveness of the program should be demonstrated by

With regard to intervention design and delivery,which is true?

The essence of the application of social norm theory is to

Steps 2 and 3 in intervention design and delivery are and ,respectively.

A summative evaluation also is known as a(n) evaluation and is used to determine if the program had .

Building on the idea that intentional exposure to a weak strain of a virus can protect people from the virus,McAlister,Perry,and Maccoby (1980) applied to help students to .