11. A program designed to help the newly employed learn new skills would be an example of: (p. 305)
a.primary prevention.
b.secondary prevention.
c.tertiary prevention.
d.quadrary prevention.
12.If parents noticed that their teenage child was beginning to use alcohol and obtained help for their child, this would be an example of: (p. 306)
a.primary prevention.
b.secondary prevention.
c.tertiary prevention.
d.quadrary prevention.
13. Early detection and treatment of dysfunction is defined as secondary prevention.
(p. 306)
True
False
14. Critical aspects of primary prevention are that:(p. 305)
a.it must be group- or mass-oriented.
b.it is focused on high-risk groups.
c.it is aimed at specific target populations.
d.it can deal with the general population.
e.all of the above
15.A program designed to rehabilitate those afflicted with severe mental disorders would be an example of: (p. 307)
a.primary prevention.
b.secondary prevention.
c.tertiary prevention.
d.quadrary prevention.
16.An excellent reason to emphasize primary prevention programs is that there are not enough human services personnel to treat or rehabilitate all that are in need. (p. 307)
True
False
17.Many diseases or disorders have been eliminated through treatment alone.
(p. 300)
True
False
18.The acknowledged inability of treatment and rehabilitation programs alone to stem the tide of people in need of human services makes increased primary prevention efforts almost mandatory. (p. 307)
True
False
19.Active primary prevention strategies include:(p. 306)
a.T.V. programs demonstrating how problems develop.
b.newspaper articles describing problems.
c.developing coping skills with target populations.
d.going to a therapist.
e.all of the above
20.Which is not an example of a primary prevention program?(p. 306)
a.Girls Inc. Program
b.Alcoholics Anonymous
c.vaccination against smallpox
d.stress management training for healthy persons