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Prevention of Abnormal Behavior

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your understanding of the various strategies and techniques used to prevent the development of abnormal behavior.
Number of Questions: 16
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Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for developing abnormal behavior?

  1. Genetic predisposition

  2. Childhood trauma

  3. Positive social support

  4. Substance abuse

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Positive social support is a protective factor that can help reduce the risk of developing abnormal behavior.

Early intervention programs for children at risk for developing abnormal behavior typically focus on:

  1. Providing emotional support

  2. Teaching coping skills

  3. Improving social skills

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Early intervention programs for children at risk for developing abnormal behavior typically focus on providing emotional support, teaching coping skills, and improving social skills.

Which of the following is NOT a common prevention strategy for abnormal behavior?

  1. Psychoeducation

  2. Stress management training

  3. Medication

  4. Social skills training

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Medication is typically not used as a prevention strategy for abnormal behavior, but rather as a treatment for existing mental health conditions.

The goal of prevention programs for abnormal behavior is to:

  1. Reduce the risk of developing a mental health condition

  2. Promote mental health and well-being

  3. Both of the above

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The goal of prevention programs for abnormal behavior is to reduce the risk of developing a mental health condition and to promote mental health and well-being.

Which of the following is NOT a type of prevention program for abnormal behavior?

  1. Universal prevention

  2. Selective prevention

  3. Indicated prevention

  4. Tertiary prevention

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tertiary prevention is not a type of prevention program for abnormal behavior, but rather a type of treatment for existing mental health conditions.

Universal prevention programs for abnormal behavior are designed to:

  1. Target the entire population

  2. Target individuals at high risk for developing a mental health condition

  3. Target individuals who are already experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Universal prevention programs for abnormal behavior are designed to target the entire population, regardless of their risk level.

Selective prevention programs for abnormal behavior are designed to:

  1. Target individuals at high risk for developing a mental health condition

  2. Target individuals who are already experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition

  3. Target the entire population

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Selective prevention programs for abnormal behavior are designed to target individuals at high risk for developing a mental health condition.

Indicated prevention programs for abnormal behavior are designed to:

  1. Target individuals who are already experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition

  2. Target individuals at high risk for developing a mental health condition

  3. Target the entire population

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Indicated prevention programs for abnormal behavior are designed to target individuals who are already experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition.

Which of the following is NOT a common risk factor for developing abnormal behavior?

  1. Genetic predisposition

  2. Childhood trauma

  3. Positive social support

  4. Substance abuse

Show answer
Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Positive social support is a protective factor that can help reduce the risk of developing abnormal behavior.

Early intervention programs for children at risk for developing abnormal behavior typically focus on:

  1. Providing emotional support

  2. Teaching coping skills

  3. Improving social skills

  4. All of the above

Show answer
Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Early intervention programs for children at risk for developing abnormal behavior typically focus on providing emotional support, teaching coping skills, and improving social skills.

Which of the following is NOT a common prevention strategy for abnormal behavior?

  1. Psychoeducation

  2. Stress management training

  3. Medication

  4. Social skills training

Show answer
Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Medication is typically not used as a prevention strategy for abnormal behavior, but rather as a treatment for existing mental health conditions.

The goal of prevention programs for abnormal behavior is to:

  1. Reduce the risk of developing a mental health condition

  2. Promote mental health and well-being

  3. Both of the above

  4. None of the above

Show answer
Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The goal of prevention programs for abnormal behavior is to reduce the risk of developing a mental health condition and to promote mental health and well-being.

Which of the following is NOT a type of prevention program for abnormal behavior?

  1. Universal prevention

  2. Selective prevention

  3. Indicated prevention

  4. Tertiary prevention

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tertiary prevention is not a type of prevention program for abnormal behavior, but rather a type of treatment for existing mental health conditions.

Universal prevention programs for abnormal behavior are designed to:

  1. Target the entire population

  2. Target individuals at high risk for developing a mental health condition

  3. Target individuals who are already experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Universal prevention programs for abnormal behavior are designed to target the entire population, regardless of their risk level.

Selective prevention programs for abnormal behavior are designed to:

  1. Target individuals at high risk for developing a mental health condition

  2. Target individuals who are already experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition

  3. Target the entire population

  4. None of the above

Show answer
Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Selective prevention programs for abnormal behavior are designed to target individuals at high risk for developing a mental health condition.

Indicated prevention programs for abnormal behavior are designed to:

  1. Target individuals who are already experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition

  2. Target individuals at high risk for developing a mental health condition

  3. Target the entire population

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Indicated prevention programs for abnormal behavior are designed to target individuals who are already experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition.

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