Risk & Protective Factors Flashcards
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Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are best categorized as which type of risk factor?
Answer: Family and individual-level risk factors
ACEs are primarily family and individual-level risk factors that include abuse, neglect, and household dysfunction experienced during childhood.
Which of the following represents a community-level protective factor against substance abuse?
Answer: Access to quality recreational programs and supervised activities
Access to quality recreational programs is a community-level protective factor that provides structured activities, adult supervision, and positive social connections for youth.
The '40 Developmental Assets' framework developed by Search Institute organizes protective factors into which two broad categories?
Answer: Internal assets and external assets
The Search Institute's 40 Developmental Assets framework organizes protective factors into internal assets (personal qualities, values, competencies) and external assets (external supports and opportunities).
According to Problem Behavior Theory (Jessor & Jessor), which characteristic within the personality system increases risk for adolescent problem behavior?
Answer: High tolerance of deviance
Problem Behavior Theory identifies high tolerance of deviance within the personality system as a key risk factor that increases the likelihood of engaging in problem behaviors.
Which strategy most directly targets risk factors at the community level?
Answer: Zoning restrictions that limit density of alcohol outlets
Zoning restrictions on alcohol outlets directly target community-level environmental risk factors by reducing physical availability and access to alcohol.
Resilience in prevention science is best defined as:
Answer: The ability to adapt successfully despite exposure to significant adversity
Resilience is defined as successful adaptation and positive functioning despite exposure to significant risk or adversity rather than the absence of risk.
Which school-level protective factor has the strongest research evidence for reducing substance use risk among adolescents?
Answer: School bonding and connectedness to school community
School bonding and connectedness—a student's sense of belonging and caring relationships with teachers—has the strongest evidence as a school-level protective factor reducing substance use risk.