CPP Substance Abuse Education & Risk Reduction 5

Question 1

The Transtheoretical Model (Stages of Change) identifies which stage as the point where an individual has no intention to change within the next six months?

Accepted Answer

Precontemplation

Answer

In the precontemplation stage, individuals are not considering change and may be unaware their behavior is problematic.

Question 2

Which of the following describes 'fidelity' in the context of evidence-based prevention program implementation?

Accepted Answer

The extent to which a program is delivered as originally designed

Answer

Implementation fidelity refers to delivering a program according to its original design, which is essential for achieving the outcomes demonstrated in research.

Question 3

What is a 'coalition' in community-based prevention, and what is its key advantage?

Accepted Answer

A group of diverse organizations working together; advantage is shared resources and broader reach

Answer

A prevention coalition brings together diverse stakeholders who pool resources, expertise, and community connections to address substance use more comprehensively.

Question 4

In prevention science, what does the term 'dose-response relationship' refer to?

Accepted Answer

The finding that greater program exposure is generally associated with better prevention outcomes

Answer

In prevention, a dose-response relationship means that individuals who receive more program sessions or content typically show greater reductions in substance use.

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of a secondary prevention strategy targeting substance use?

Accepted Answer

Providing brief counseling to college students who screen positive for high-risk drinking

Answer

Secondary prevention targets individuals who have begun risky behavior but have not yet developed a disorder, as in brief counseling after a positive screening.

(CPP) Certified Prevention Professional Practice Test

(CPP) Certified Prevention Professional Practice Test

CPP Substance Abuse Education & Risk Reduction 5