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.

7 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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