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

Answer

ACEs are primarily family and individual-level risk factors that include abuse, neglect, and household dysfunction experienced during childhood.

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

Answer

Access to quality recreational programs is a community-level protective factor that provides structured activities, adult supervision, and positive social connections for youth.

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

Answer

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).

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

Answer

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.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Zoning restrictions that limit density of alcohol outlets

Answer

Zoning restrictions on alcohol outlets directly target community-level environmental risk factors by reducing physical availability and access to alcohol.

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CPS Risk & Protective Factors 2