CPS Risk & Protective Factors 2

Question 1

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are best categorized as which type of risk factor?

Accepted Answer

Family and individual-level risk factors

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Community-level environmental risk factors

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Individual biological risk factors

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Peer and school-level risk factors

Question 2

Which of the following represents a community-level protective factor against substance abuse?

Accepted Answer

Access to quality recreational programs and supervised activities

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Individual coping and refusal skills

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Strong family communication patterns

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Academic achievement and school bonding

Question 3

The '40 Developmental Assets' framework developed by Search Institute organizes protective factors into which two broad categories?

Accepted Answer

Internal assets and external assets

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Individual assets and community assets

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Social assets and behavioral assets

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Risk reduction assets and resilience promotion assets

Question 4

According to Problem Behavior Theory (Jessor & Jessor), which characteristic within the personality system increases risk for adolescent problem behavior?

Accepted Answer

High tolerance of deviance

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Strong perceived life chances and positive expectations

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High value placed on academic achievement

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Involvement in conventional activities and institutions

Question 5

Which strategy most directly targets risk factors at the community level?

Accepted Answer

Zoning restrictions that limit density of alcohol outlets

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Life skills training delivered to individual students

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Family therapy for youth identified as at risk

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Peer mentoring programs implemented in schools

Question 6

Resilience in prevention science is best defined as:

Accepted Answer

The ability to adapt successfully despite exposure to significant adversity

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The complete absence of risk factors in an individual's environment

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Natural immunity some individuals possess against substance use disorders

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The protective effect of high socioeconomic status on youth outcomes

Question 7

Which school-level protective factor has the strongest research evidence for reducing substance use risk among adolescents?

Accepted Answer

School bonding and connectedness to school community

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Strict zero-tolerance drug policies with mandatory consequences

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Random locker and bag searches

Answer

Mandatory drug education assemblies held annually