Question 1

"Efforts that are aimed at influencing the general population" best describes

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universal interventions.

Question 2

Why has the attempt to reduce the drug supply from other countries not reduced the rate of adolescent substance abuse?

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The drugs most abused by adolescents are alcohol and tobacco,which are easily available.

Question 3

Efforts at reducing racism as a means of preventing mental illness would be a(n)________ intervention.

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selective

Question 4

A group of professional educators and counselors met to discuss prevention efforts in a neighborhood school district.Which of the following would be the most effective way to prevent adolescent alcohol and other drug use?

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multicomponent program

Question 5

Which of the following might be a component of a biologically based universal strategy for preventing mental illness?

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Encouraging regular physical activity

Question 6

Having skills for effective problem solving,possessing an accurate set of assumptions about oneself,and being prepared for problems one is likely to encounter at various life stages are all requirements for

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psychosocial health.

Question 7

Family-oriented alcohol prevention programs have been developed because

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teen views of alcohol typically reflect those of their parents.

Question 8

The school - based intervention program called DARE has been shown to be:

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largely not effective

Question 9

Universal interventions are concerned with two key tasks:

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altering conditions that cause disorders and establishing conditions that foster positive mental health.

Question 10

Why are extracurricular strategies so important?

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They provide a means of supervision and opportunity for high-risk teens.

Question 11

Which of the following is a sociocultural effort toward universal prevention of mental disorders?

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Social security.

Question 12

The fact that funding for community mental health centers was cut in the 1980s while money for the "war on drugs" was increased illustrates the

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likelihood that political philosophy will influence efforts at social change.

Question 13

Which of the following is a requirement for psychosocial health?

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Having a realistic view of one's self

Question 14

Mrs.Lloyd was shocked when she learned of Julia's drinking.While she knew that Julia drank on occasion,she never expected that her 16-year-old daughter was drinking on a daily basis.What is unique about this scenario?

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Nothing.

Question 15

What is the goal of school-based drug and alcohol education programs?

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To teach children about drugs so that they can make informed choices

Question 16

Why is it important to prevent teen alcohol use?

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Early alcohol use is associated with later alcohol abuse and dependence.

Question 17

The concepts of universal,selective,and indicated interventions were widely used by

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public health experts to describe ways of preventing disease.

Question 18

Efforts to counterbalance the social factors that entice adolescent binge drinking are examples of

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selective interventions.

Question 19

Which of the following is a sociocultural effort toward universal prevention?

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Public education

Question 20

Although the rate of adolescent substance use has decreased,

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alcohol and tobacco use remains a persistent problem.

Quiz 17: Contemporary and Legal Issues in Abnormal Psychology