Question 1

Researchers have found that the most positive and long-lasting impacts of prevention programs occur when

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A) the programs are long and intensive. 
B) the programs include free access to psychological help. 
C) the programs are brief and simple. 
D) the programs have a follow-up five to ten years later. 
E) the programs last for one to two years. 
A) the programs are long and intensive. 
B) the programs include free access to psychological help. 
C) the programs are brief and simple. 
D) the programs have a follow-up five to ten years later. 
E) the programs last for one to two years.

Question 2

The Canadian Institute for Health Information recommends an ecological approach to mental health promotion,encouraging government to

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A) address a broad range of risk factors. 
B) circumvent the most well-established risk factors. 
C) implement strategies at individual,community and societal levels. 
D) implement strategies at the ecological level of analysis. 
E) treat mental health promotion as a non-reducible ecological system. 
A) address a broad range of risk factors. 
B) circumvent the most well-established risk factors. 
C) implement strategies at individual,community and societal levels. 
D) implement strategies at the ecological level of analysis. 
E) treat mental health promotion as a non-reducible ecological system.

Question 3

Studies that have investigated the return on investment (ROI)of early intervention programs have found that the savings obtained come in the form of all of the following EXCEPT

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A) reduced attendance in costly special education programs. 
B) less contact with expensive social services. 
C) fewer tax dollars allocated to treatment and rehabilitation. 
D) lower rates of incarceration and delinquency. 
E) increased tax contributions through steady employment. 
A) reduced attendance in costly special education programs. 
B) less contact with expensive social services. 
C) fewer tax dollars allocated to treatment and rehabilitation. 
D) lower rates of incarceration and delinquency. 
E) increased tax contributions through steady employment.

Question 4

Generally,early childhood intervention programs have not been found to a high return on investment (ROI).

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

From the view of mental health promotion,mental health is the absence of mental disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Distinguish community psychology from clinical psychology.

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Community psychology:
-emphasis on preve

Question 7

Recently,some provinces have begun prevention initiatives.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The Canadian government has been extremely supportive of prevention efforts,and funding for prevention programs is becoming increasingly available.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Although poorer people are more likely to have severe psychological problems,our culture

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A) concentrates on individual persons rather than on systems. 
B) emphasizes systemic problems such as child poverty. 
C) blames the government for all problems. 
D) provides services only to those who can afford them. 
E) is attempting to involve lower SES groups in intervention efforts. 
A) concentrates on individual persons rather than on systems. 
B) emphasizes systemic problems such as child poverty. 
C) blames the government for all problems. 
D) provides services only to those who can afford them. 
E) is attempting to involve lower SES groups in intervention efforts.

Question 10

Compare and contrast the high-risk vs.the universal approach to promotion/prevention programs.

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High-risk approach: is based on the assu

Question 11

Briefly outline the prevention and promotion policy in Canada.

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Although Canada has been a leader in pro

Question 12

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

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A) identification with competent role models 
B) aspirations for the future 
C) stable care from parents or other caregivers 
D) attractiveness to peers and adults 
E) an IQ over 100 
A) identification with competent role models 
B) aspirations for the future 
C) stable care from parents or other caregivers 
D) attractiveness to peers and adults 
E) an IQ over 100

Question 13

Outcome failures of a prevention program might be due to poor implementation.On the basis of their research,On the basis of Durlak and DuPre's (2008)research,the Chapter concludes thatandare related to positive outcomes.

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A) fidelity ; dosage or intensity 
B) dosage ; intensity 
C) positivity ; dosage or intensity 
D) fidelity with appropriate adaptation ; positivity 
E) fidelity with appropriate adaptation ; dosage or intensity 
A) fidelity ; dosage or intensity 
B) dosage ; intensity 
C) positivity ; dosage or intensity 
D) fidelity with appropriate adaptation ; positivity 
E) fidelity with appropriate adaptation ; dosage or intensity

Question 14

Conduct Disorder has an incidence of 6% among children exposed to (one of)risk factors A,B,or C,but an incidence of 15% when persons are exposed to two of these risk factors,and 26% when exposed to all three.This is most consistent with

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A) impact of risk at the macrosystem level. 
B) impact of risk at the microsystem level. 
C) the impact of cumulative risk. 
D) the need for an ecological approach to MHP. 
E) the need for mental health promotion vs.prevention. 
A) impact of risk at the macrosystem level. 
B) impact of risk at the microsystem level. 
C) the impact of cumulative risk. 
D) the need for an ecological approach to MHP. 
E) the need for mental health promotion vs.prevention.

Question 15

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

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A) a high-risk prevention program. 
B) a universal prevention program. 
C) a psychological secondary prevention program. 
D) a biological primary prevention program. 
E) an indicated high-risk program. 
A) a high-risk prevention program. 
B) a universal prevention program. 
C) a psychological secondary prevention program. 
D) a biological primary prevention program. 
E) an indicated high-risk program.

Question 16

Community psychology emphasizes the ecological perspective and the inter- dependence of the individual,the family,the community and society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In a recent review of Canadian programs,Waddell et al.(2007)found that only
Has demonstrated positive mental health outcomes for children.

Accepted Answer

A) the Community Action Program for Children (CAP
C)  
B) the Better Beginnings project 
C) the Early Head Start project 
D) The Perry Preschool project 
E) the Prenatal Early Infancy project 
A) the Community Action Program for Children (CAP
C)  
B) the Better Beginnings project 
C) the Early Head Start project 
D) The Perry Preschool project 
E) the Prenatal Early Infancy project

Question 18

In order to be more successful,community psychology should allow community members to be responsible for the planning and implementation of prevention projects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Old's Prenatal Early Infancy Project was

Accepted Answer

A) a support group implemented by pregnant women who were at risk for poor outcomes. 
B) a universal prevention program designed to assist single women who were pregnant for the first time. 
C) a prevention program designed for pregnant alcoholic women. 
D) a home-visitation project designed to improve maternal and child functioning. 
E) a hospital-based health program designed to increase maternal well-being and health. 
A) a support group implemented by pregnant women who were at risk for poor outcomes. 
B) a universal prevention program designed to assist single women who were pregnant for the first time. 
C) a prevention program designed for pregnant alcoholic women. 
D) a home-visitation project designed to improve maternal and child functioning. 
E) a hospital-based health program designed to increase maternal well-being and health.

Question 20

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

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A) prevention theory. 
B) primary prevention. 
C) crisis theory. 
D) tertiary prevention. 
E) mental health promotion. 
A) prevention theory. 
B) primary prevention. 
C) crisis theory. 
D) tertiary prevention. 
E) mental health promotion.

Researchers have found that the most positive and long-lasting impacts of prevention programs occur when

The Canadian Institute for Health Information recommends an ecological approach to mental health promotion,encouraging government to

Studies that have investigated the return on investment (ROI)of early intervention programs have found that the savings obtained come in the form of all of the following EXCEPT

Generally,early childhood intervention programs have not been found to a high return on investment (ROI).

From the view of mental health promotion,mental health is the absence of mental disorder.

Distinguish community psychology from clinical psychology.

Recently,some provinces have begun prevention initiatives.

The Canadian government has been extremely supportive of prevention efforts,and funding for prevention programs is becoming increasingly available.

Although poorer people are more likely to have severe psychological problems,our culture

Compare and contrast the high-risk vs.the universal approach to promotion/prevention programs.

Briefly outline the prevention and promotion policy in Canada.

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

Outcome failures of a prevention program might be due to poor implementation.On the basis of their research,On the basis of Durlak and DuPre's (2008)research,the Chapter concludes thatandare related to positive outcomes.

Conduct Disorder has an incidence of 6% among children exposed to (one of)risk factors A,B,or C,but an incidence of 15% when persons are exposed to two of these risk factors,and 26% when exposed to all three.This is most consistent with

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

Community psychology emphasizes the ecological perspective and the inter- dependence of the individual,the family,the community and society.

In a recent review of Canadian programs,Waddell et al.(2007)found that only Has demonstrated positive mental health outcomes for children.

In order to be more successful,community psychology should allow community members to be responsible for the planning and implementation of prevention projects.

Old's Prenatal Early Infancy Project was

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

Concepts of Abnormality Throughout History

Theoretical Perspectives on Abnormal Behaviour

Classification and Diagnosis

Psychological Assessment and Research Methods

Anxiety and Related Disorders

Dissociative and Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders

Psychological Factors Affecting Medical Conditions

Depressive Disorders and Suicide

Schizophrenia Spectrum and other Psychotic Disorders

Eating Disorders

Substance-Related Disorders

The Personality Disorders

Sexual Dysfunction Disorders and Gender Dysphoria

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Behaviour and Emotional Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

Aging and Mental Health

Therapies

Mental Disorder and the Law

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Exam 18: Prevention and Mental Health Promotion in the Community

Researchers have found that the most positive and long-lasting impacts of prevention programs occur when

The Canadian Institute for Health Information recommends an ecological approach to mental health promotion,encouraging government to

Studies that have investigated the return on investment (ROI)of early intervention programs have found that the savings obtained come in the form of all of the following EXCEPT

Generally,early childhood intervention programs have not been found to a high return on investment (ROI).

From the view of mental health promotion,mental health is the absence of mental disorder.

Distinguish community psychology from clinical psychology.

Recently,some provinces have begun prevention initiatives.

The Canadian government has been extremely supportive of prevention efforts,and funding for prevention programs is becoming increasingly available.

Although poorer people are more likely to have severe psychological problems,our culture

Compare and contrast the high-risk vs.the universal approach to promotion/prevention programs.

Briefly outline the prevention and promotion policy in Canada.

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

Outcome failures of a prevention program might be due to poor implementation.On the basis of their research,On the basis of Durlak and DuPre's (2008)research,the Chapter concludes thatandare related to positive outcomes.

Conduct Disorder has an incidence of 6% among children exposed to (one of)risk factors A,B,or C,but an incidence of 15% when persons are exposed to two of these risk factors,and 26% when exposed to all three.This is most consistent with

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

Community psychology emphasizes the ecological perspective and the inter- dependence of the individual,the family,the community and society.

In a recent review of Canadian programs,Waddell et al.(2007)found that only Has demonstrated positive mental health outcomes for children.

In order to be more successful,community psychology should allow community members to be responsible for the planning and implementation of prevention projects.

Old's Prenatal Early Infancy Project was

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

Concepts of Abnormality Throughout History

Theoretical Perspectives on Abnormal Behaviour

Classification and Diagnosis

Psychological Assessment and Research Methods

Anxiety and Related Disorders

Dissociative and Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders

Psychological Factors Affecting Medical Conditions

Depressive Disorders and Suicide

Schizophrenia Spectrum and other Psychotic Disorders

Eating Disorders

Substance-Related Disorders

The Personality Disorders

Sexual Dysfunction Disorders and Gender Dysphoria

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Behaviour and Emotional Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

Aging and Mental Health

Therapies

Mental Disorder and the Law

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