CPP CPP Prevention Science & Theory

Question 1

Which of the following best defines 'prevention science' as used in the CPP framework?

Accepted Answer

The application of scientific research to develop and test interventions that reduce risk behaviors

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The study of criminal justice responses to drug use

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Laboratory research on the neurological effects of substances

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Statistical analysis of national drug use surveys

Question 2

The Institute of Medicine (IOM) classification system divides prevention into three categories. Which correctly lists all three?

Accepted Answer

Universal, selective, indicated

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Primary, secondary, tertiary

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Awareness, education, intervention

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Individual, group, community

Question 3

A universal prevention program targets which population?

Accepted Answer

The entire population regardless of individual risk level

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Only individuals with a diagnosed substance use disorder

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Only individuals identified as high-risk

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Youth who have already experimented with substances

Question 4

Social Learning Theory, as applied in substance abuse prevention, emphasizes which mechanism of behavior change?

Accepted Answer

Observational learning, modeling, and reinforcement

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Genetic predisposition to addiction

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Neurochemical reward pathways

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Punitive consequences for drug use

Question 5

In Bronfenbrenner's ecological systems theory, which system includes direct face-to-face interactions such as family and school?

Accepted Answer

Microsystem

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Macrosystem

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Exosystem

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Chronosystem

Question 6

Which prevention theory proposes that individuals move through stages (precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance) before changing behavior?

Accepted Answer

Transtheoretical Model (Stages of Change)

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Health Belief Model

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Social Norms Theory

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Theory of Planned Behavior