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Community Psychology: Understanding the Interplay of Individuals and Environments

Description: Community Psychology: Exploring the Dynamic Relationship Between Individuals and Their Surroundings
Number of Questions: 15
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Tags: community psychology person-environment interaction social determinants of health community interventions social support
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Community psychology primarily focuses on understanding:

  1. Individual psychological processes

  2. The interplay between individuals and their environments

  3. Group dynamics and social interactions

  4. Biological factors influencing behavior

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Community psychology emphasizes the bidirectional relationship between individuals and their physical, social, and cultural contexts.

Which of the following is NOT a key concept in community psychology:

  1. Social support

  2. Empowerment

  3. Individual resilience

  4. Social stratification

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Social stratification is a concept more closely associated with sociology, while social support, empowerment, and individual resilience are central to community psychology.

The concept of 'sense of community' refers to:

  1. A shared feeling of belonging and connection within a community

  2. Individual perceptions of safety and security

  3. The level of social cohesion and cooperation in a community

  4. The degree of individual autonomy and independence

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sense of community emphasizes the psychological and emotional bonds that unite individuals within a community.

Community psychologists often engage in:

  1. Conducting research on community dynamics

  2. Developing and implementing community-based interventions

  3. Advocating for social justice and policy changes

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Community psychologists employ a range of strategies to promote community well-being, including research, intervention, and advocacy.

Which of the following is an example of a social determinant of health:

  1. Access to healthcare services

  2. Quality of housing and neighborhood conditions

  3. Level of education and income

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Social determinants of health encompass various social, economic, and environmental factors that influence health outcomes.

The process of empowering individuals and communities to take control of their lives and circumstances is known as:

  1. Community empowerment

  2. Social activism

  3. Political advocacy

  4. Grassroots organizing

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Community empowerment involves equipping individuals and communities with the skills, resources, and opportunities to improve their own well-being.

Which of the following is a common community-based intervention strategy?

  1. Community health education programs

  2. Neighborhood improvement initiatives

  3. Youth development programs

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Community-based interventions aim to address social and environmental factors that impact health and well-being.

The concept of 'social capital' refers to:

  1. The networks and relationships that exist within a community

  2. The financial resources available to a community

  3. The level of trust and cooperation among community members

  4. The physical infrastructure and amenities in a community

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Social capital encompasses the social connections and interactions that contribute to community well-being.

Which of the following is NOT a type of community intervention:

  1. Community-based participatory research

  2. Asset-based community development

  3. Top-down policy changes

  4. Community organizing

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Top-down policy changes are not considered community interventions as they are not initiated or driven by the community itself.

The concept of 'resilience' in community psychology refers to:

  1. An individual's ability to cope with and overcome adversity

  2. A community's capacity to withstand and bounce back from challenges

  3. The level of social support available in a community

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Resilience encompasses both individual and community abilities to cope with and overcome challenges.

Which of the following is an example of a community-based participatory research approach:

  1. Researchers conducting a study in a community without involving community members

  2. Community members actively participating in all stages of a research project

  3. Researchers collecting data from community members without seeking their input

  4. Community members providing feedback on a research project after it has been completed

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Community-based participatory research involves active collaboration between researchers and community members throughout the research process.

The concept of 'collective efficacy' refers to:

  1. A community's shared belief in its ability to solve problems and achieve common goals

  2. The level of individual self-efficacy within a community

  3. The degree of social cohesion and cooperation in a community

  4. The extent of community involvement in decision-making processes

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Collective efficacy emphasizes the shared beliefs and perceptions of a community's ability to work together and bring about positive change.

Which of the following is NOT a key principle of community psychology:

  1. Empowerment of individuals and communities

  2. Collaboration between researchers and community members

  3. Focus on individual pathology

  4. Promoting social justice and equity

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Community psychology emphasizes strengths and assets rather than focusing solely on individual pathology.

The concept of 'social support' in community psychology refers to:

  1. The emotional, informational, and instrumental resources provided by social networks

  2. The level of trust and reciprocity within a community

  3. The degree of social cohesion and cooperation in a community

  4. The extent of community involvement in decision-making processes

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Social support encompasses the various forms of assistance and resources provided by social networks.

Which of the following is NOT a common method used in community psychology research:

  1. Surveys and questionnaires

  2. Focus groups and interviews

  3. Participant observation

  4. Experimental designs

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Experimental designs are less commonly used in community psychology due to the challenges of conducting controlled experiments in real-world community settings.

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