Question 1

A meta-analysis that examined the effects of different types of psychological services on children exposed to traumatic events found strong evidence for:

Accepted Answer

A)  high resiliency in most young children 
B)  the helpfulness of individual and group cognitive behavior therapy 
C)  the effectiveness of play therapy 
D)  the benefits of medications 
A)  high resiliency in most young children 
B)  the helpfulness of individual and group cognitive behavior therapy 
C)  the effectiveness of play therapy 
D)  the benefits of medications

Question 2

In the Coping Koala Program:

Accepted Answer

A)  there were no differences between intervention and comparison groups 
B)  lower rates of anxiety disorder in the intervention group lasted 12 months only 
C)  those who received the intervention had minimally lower rates of anxiety disorder at the end of treatment than the comparison group 
D)  participation in the program was associated with almost a 50% reduction in the incidence of anxiety disorders at two-year follow-up 
A)  there were no differences between intervention and comparison groups 
B)  lower rates of anxiety disorder in the intervention group lasted 12 months only 
C)  those who received the intervention had minimally lower rates of anxiety disorder at the end of treatment than the comparison group 
D)  participation in the program was associated with almost a 50% reduction in the incidence of anxiety disorders at two-year follow-up

Question 3

The Coping Koala program consists of

Accepted Answer

A)  10 sessions offered to children in a group format 
B)  three sessions offered to parents, 
C)  booster sessions. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  10 sessions offered to children in a group format 
B)  three sessions offered to parents, 
C)  booster sessions. 
D)  all of the above

Question 4

Which of the following is not highly correlated with adolescent smoking:

Accepted Answer

A)  alcohol abuse 
B)  antisocial behavior 
C)  high-risk sexual behaviors, 
D)  None of the above 
A)  alcohol abuse 
B)  antisocial behavior 
C)  high-risk sexual behaviors, 
D)  None of the above

Question 5

Alcohol, tobacco, and drug use during pregnancy are associated with a host of deleterious consequences such as:

Accepted Answer

A)  premature delivery and low birth weight 
B)  perinatal mortality, 
C)  long-term neurological and cognitive-emotional problems 
D)  all of the above 
A)  premature delivery and low birth weight 
B)  perinatal mortality, 
C)  long-term neurological and cognitive-emotional problems 
D)  all of the above

Question 6

A meta-analysis on depression prevention found:

Accepted Answer

A)  these programs to not be effective 
B)  a surprising increase in depression to occur 
C)  a decrease in depression to occur 
D)  a decrease but an increase in anxiety 
A)  these programs to not be effective 
B)  a surprising increase in depression to occur 
C)  a decrease in depression to occur 
D)  a decrease but an increase in anxiety

Question 7

The Fast Track Project was developed to:

Accepted Answer

A)  engaging community stakeholders in the project 
B)  maintaining the program's fidelity while responding to local needs 
C)  maintaining community engagement so that the program would be sustainable 
D)  all of the above 
A)  engaging community stakeholders in the project 
B)  maintaining the program's fidelity while responding to local needs 
C)  maintaining community engagement so that the program would be sustainable 
D)  all of the above

Question 8

Triple P Positive Parenting Program is an evidence-based parenting program designed to:

Accepted Answer

A)  enhance knowledge, skills, and confidence of parents 
B)  promote safe environments for young people 
C)  promote children's competence through positive parenting practices 
D)  all of the above 
A)  enhance knowledge, skills, and confidence of parents 
B)  promote safe environments for young people 
C)  promote children's competence through positive parenting practices 
D)  all of the above

Question 9

In the United States, the view regarding physical punishment of one's child is that:

Accepted Answer

A)  any use of physical punishment has been banned 
B)  physical punishment is permitted, as long as the acts do not inflict physical harm 
C)  physical punishment is permitted, as long as the acts do not send the child to the hospital 
D)  physical punishment is permitted, only if the parent has a good reason for resorting to being physical 
A)  any use of physical punishment has been banned 
B)  physical punishment is permitted, as long as the acts do not inflict physical harm 
C)  physical punishment is permitted, as long as the acts do not send the child to the hospital 
D)  physical punishment is permitted, only if the parent has a good reason for resorting to being physical

Question 10

Which of the following is not true regarding secondary prevention:

Accepted Answer

A)  an example could be a campaign aimed at reducing the risk of teen pregnancy by passing out condoms in high school 
B)  it is similar to universal prevention programs 
C)  it is similar to selected preventative interventions 
D)  it is similar to indicated preventative interventions 
A)  an example could be a campaign aimed at reducing the risk of teen pregnancy by passing out condoms in high school 
B)  it is similar to universal prevention programs 
C)  it is similar to selected preventative interventions 
D)  it is similar to indicated preventative interventions

Question 11

Examples of preventative practices include:

Accepted Answer

A)  hand-washing 
B)  quarantining 
C)  vaccinations 
D)  all of the above 
A)  hand-washing 
B)  quarantining 
C)  vaccinations 
D)  all of the above

Question 12

Traditionally clinical psychologists have been most concerned with which level of intervention?

Accepted Answer

A)  primary intervention 
B)  secondary intervention 
C)  tertiary intervention 
D)  all of the above 
A)  primary intervention 
B)  secondary intervention 
C)  tertiary intervention 
D)  all of the above

Question 13

One major burden that mental disorders have on the United States and globally is:

Accepted Answer

A)  $700 Billion US annual cost 
B)  $2.5 trillion globally 
C)  increased risk of physical illness in its citizens 
D)  All of the above 
A)  $700 Billion US annual cost 
B)  $2.5 trillion globally 
C)  increased risk of physical illness in its citizens 
D)  All of the above

Question 14

Meta-analyses have shown that organizations have not appropriately considered ___________in choosing prevention programs.

Accepted Answer

A)  the results of the scientific literature 
B)  programs which are most cost-effective 
C)  programs that have been shown to be effective interventions 
D)  all of the above 
A)  the results of the scientific literature 
B)  programs which are most cost-effective 
C)  programs that have been shown to be effective interventions 
D)  all of the above

Question 15

Because of its difficulty in treating it once it has developed, ____________ disorder is an example of the importance of prevention

Accepted Answer

A)  depressive 
B)  bipolar 
C)  conduct 
D)  anxiety 
A)  depressive 
B)  bipolar 
C)  conduct 
D)  anxiety

Question 16

Which of the following is true regarding primary prevention:

Accepted Answer

A)  it is based on a behavioral model of functioning 
B)  it relies on the concept of disease 
C)  it is focused on the provision of conditions related to mental illness 
D)  it is similar to the concept of disease prevention 
A)  it is based on a behavioral model of functioning 
B)  it relies on the concept of disease 
C)  it is focused on the provision of conditions related to mental illness 
D)  it is similar to the concept of disease prevention

Question 17

Community psychology refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  setting up events in the community for people to learn more about psychology 
B)  the reciprocal relations between individuals and the community in which they live 
C)  a community of clinical psychologists who share practice techniques and tribulations 
D)  the mental health benefits of volunteering in one's community 
A)  setting up events in the community for people to learn more about psychology 
B)  the reciprocal relations between individuals and the community in which they live 
C)  a community of clinical psychologists who share practice techniques and tribulations 
D)  the mental health benefits of volunteering in one's community

Question 18

A comprehensive school-based program to reduce bullying in children aged 6-15 years developed in Norway:

Accepted Answer

A)  was designed to reduce both the opportunities and the rewards for bullying 
B)  encourages changes in the school and in the classroom 
C)  program is effective not only in reducing bullying, but in reducing antisocial behavior in general and in enhancing stu?dent satisfaction with school. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  was designed to reduce both the opportunities and the rewards for bullying 
B)  encourages changes in the school and in the classroom 
C)  program is effective not only in reducing bullying, but in reducing antisocial behavior in general and in enhancing stu?dent satisfaction with school. 
D)  all of the above

Question 19

One example of a selective preventive intervention is:

Accepted Answer

A)  washing your hands after sneezing 
B)  advertisements aimed at reducing cigarette smoking 
C)  requiring people to wear masks when entering a hospital during an outbreak of a contagious disorder 
D)  quarantining individuals who have contact with someone who has a contagious disorder 
A)  washing your hands after sneezing 
B)  advertisements aimed at reducing cigarette smoking 
C)  requiring people to wear masks when entering a hospital during an outbreak of a contagious disorder 
D)  quarantining individuals who have contact with someone who has a contagious disorder

Question 20

The Triple P Program consists of:

Accepted Answer

A)  a multi-level system that provides interventions of gradually increasing intensity, according to the level of need 
B)  materials designed for five different developmental stages from infant to teenager 
C)  techniques for enhancing protective factors while decreasing risk factors for child problems 
D)  all of the above 
A)  a multi-level system that provides interventions of gradually increasing intensity, according to the level of need 
B)  materials designed for five different developmental stages from infant to teenager 
C)  techniques for enhancing protective factors while decreasing risk factors for child problems 
D)  all of the above

A meta-analysis that examined the effects of different types of psychological services on children exposed to traumatic events found strong evidence for:

In the Coping Koala Program:

The Coping Koala program consists of

Which of the following is not highly correlated with adolescent smoking:

Alcohol, tobacco, and drug use during pregnancy are associated with a host of deleterious consequences such as:

A meta-analysis on depression prevention found:

The Fast Track Project was developed to:

Triple P Positive Parenting Program is an evidence-based parenting program designed to:

In the United States, the view regarding physical punishment of one's child is that:

Which of the following is not true regarding secondary prevention:

Examples of preventative practices include:

Traditionally clinical psychologists have been most concerned with which level of intervention?

One major burden that mental disorders have on the United States and globally is:

Meta-analyses have shown that organizations have not appropriately considered ___________in choosing prevention programs.

Because of its difficulty in treating it once it has developed, ____________ disorder is an example of the importance of prevention

Which of the following is true regarding primary prevention:

Community psychology refers to:

A comprehensive school-based program to reduce bullying in children aged 6-15 years developed in Norway:

One example of a selective preventive intervention is:

The Triple P Program consists of:

Evolution of Clinical Psychology

Contemporary Clinical Psychology

Classification and Diagnosis

Research Methods in Clinical Psychology

Assessment: Overview

Assessment: Interviewing and Observation

Assessment: Intellectual and Cognitive Measures

Assessment: Self-Report and Projective Measures

Assessment: Integration and Clinical Decision-Making

Intervention: Overview

Intervention: Adults and Couples

Intervention: Children and Adolescents

Intervention: Identifying Key Elements of Change

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Exam 10: Prevention

A meta-analysis that examined the effects of different types of psychological services on children exposed to traumatic events found strong evidence for:

In the Coping Koala Program:

The Coping Koala program consists of

Which of the following is not highly correlated with adolescent smoking:

Alcohol, tobacco, and drug use during pregnancy are associated with a host of deleterious consequences such as:

A meta-analysis on depression prevention found:

The Fast Track Project was developed to:

Triple P Positive Parenting Program is an evidence-based parenting program designed to:

In the United States, the view regarding physical punishment of one's child is that:

Which of the following is not true regarding secondary prevention:

Examples of preventative practices include:

Traditionally clinical psychologists have been most concerned with which level of intervention?

One major burden that mental disorders have on the United States and globally is:

Meta-analyses have shown that organizations have not appropriately considered ___________in choosing prevention programs.

Because of its difficulty in treating it once it has developed, ____________ disorder is an example of the importance of prevention

Which of the following is true regarding primary prevention:

Community psychology refers to:

A comprehensive school-based program to reduce bullying in children aged 6-15 years developed in Norway:

One example of a selective preventive intervention is:

The Triple P Program consists of:

Evolution of Clinical Psychology

Contemporary Clinical Psychology

Classification and Diagnosis

Research Methods in Clinical Psychology

Assessment: Overview

Assessment: Interviewing and Observation

Assessment: Intellectual and Cognitive Measures

Assessment: Self-Report and Projective Measures

Assessment: Integration and Clinical Decision-Making

Intervention: Overview

Intervention: Adults and Couples

Intervention: Children and Adolescents

Intervention: Identifying Key Elements of Change

Health Psychology: Clinical Neuropsychology, and Forensic Psychology

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