Prevention of Mental Disorders
This quiz assesses understanding of strategies, risk factors, and types of programs used to prevent the development of mental health disorders.
Questions
Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for developing abnormal behavior?
- Genetic predisposition
- Childhood trauma
- Positive social support
- Substance abuse
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
Early intervention programs for children at risk for developing abnormal behavior typically focus on:
- Providing emotional support
- Teaching coping skills
- Improving social skills
- All of the above
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
The goal of prevention programs for abnormal behavior is to:
- Reduce the risk of developing a mental health condition
- Promote mental health and well-being
- Both of the above
- None of the above
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
Which of the following is NOT a type of prevention program for abnormal behavior?
- Universal prevention
- Selective prevention
- Indicated prevention
- Tertiary prevention
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
Universal prevention programs for abnormal behavior are designed to:
- Target the entire population
- Target individuals at high risk for developing a mental health condition
- Target individuals who are already experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition
- None of the above
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
Selective prevention programs for abnormal behavior are designed to:
- Target individuals at high risk for developing a mental health condition
- Target individuals who are already experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition
- Target the entire population
- None of the above
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
Indicated prevention programs for abnormal behavior are designed to:
- Target individuals who are already experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition
- Target individuals at high risk for developing a mental health condition
- Target the entire population
- None of the above