CPS CPS Substance Abuse Prevention & Community Intervention 2

Question 1

A needs assessment in community substance abuse prevention is conducted primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Identify the specific substance use problems, populations at risk, and community strengths

Answer

A needs assessment gathers data to understand the scope of substance use problems, risk/protective factors, and available community resources.

Question 2

Which prevention approach focuses on changing laws and regulations to reduce access to alcohol and other drugs?

Accepted Answer

Environmental/policy strategies

Answer

Environmental/policy strategies include advocacy for laws, regulations, and policies that reduce substance availability and community risk.

Question 3

Social norms marketing in prevention works by:

Accepted Answer

Correcting misperceptions about how common substance use actually is among a peer group

Answer

Social norms marketing counters overestimated peer use rates, showing that most peers do not engage in the risky behavior.

Question 4

Community coalitions in substance abuse prevention are most effective when they include:

Accepted Answer

Diverse stakeholders representing multiple sectors of the community

Answer

Broad, multi-sector coalitions leverage diverse perspectives and resources, leading to more comprehensive and sustainable prevention efforts.

Question 5

The 'readiness to change' concept in prevention is most associated with which model?

Accepted Answer

Transtheoretical Model (Stages of Change)

Answer

The Transtheoretical Model describes readiness to change through stages: precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance.

(CPS) Certified Prevention Specialist Practice Test