Module 1.1 Quiz: What Is Prevention?

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1. According to the module, what is the core idea of modern prevention? *

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A) To react quickly to problems as soon as they appear.

B) To build conditions and skills that support healthy development before harm occurs.

C) To focus exclusively on eliminating all risky behaviours in young people.

D) To treat individuals who have already developed a health or social problem.

2. A public health department launches a campaign providing extra support and parenting resources specifically for new parents living in communities with high rates of unemployment. According to the Institute of Medicine (IOM) classification, what type of prevention is this? *

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A) Universal prevention

B) Indicated prevention

C) Selective prevention

D) Tertiary prevention

3. What is the primary difference between prevention and health promotion? *

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A) Prevention focuses on building positive health determinants, while health promotion focuses on risk reduction.

B) Health promotion is a broader strategy for increasing control over one's health, while prevention is more specifically focused on avoiding harm.

C) Prevention is only for young people, while health promotion is for all ages.

D) There is no difference; the terms are used interchangeably in public health.

4. A school implements a social-emotional learning curriculum for all its students from kindergarten through fifth grade. What classification of prevention does this represent? *

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A) Indicated prevention

B) Selective prevention

C) Primary prevention

D) Universal prevention

5. A youth center manager notices that a few teenagers who attend the center have started disengaging from activities and are exhibiting early signs of substance misuse. The manager creates a specialized mentorship program for these specific individuals. This program is an example of: *

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A) Positive Youth Development

B) Indicated prevention

C) Selective prevention

D) Universal prevention

6. Which of the following initiatives is the clearest example of harm reduction? *

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A) A school-wide assembly on the dangers of drug use.

B) A community coalition to reduce underage access to alcohol.

C) A mobile unit that provides clean needles and naloxone to people who inject drugs.

D) A residential program for individuals with a severe substance use disorder.

7. What is the main difference between the traditional three-tier prevention model and the modern public health prevention approach? *

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A) The traditional model is based on supporting healthy development, while the modern model only tracks the course of disease.

B) The traditional model focuses on disease and a medical approach, while the modern model emphasizes a developmental and holistic approach, focusing on the needs of individuals and communities.

C) The traditional model uses an ecological strategy, while the modern model does not consider the community.

D) The traditional approach focuses on children, and the modern on adults.

8. An individual has successfully completed a treatment program for alcohol use disorder and now attends a weekly support group to help maintain their health and purpose. This support group is best described as part of: *

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A) Prevention

B) Treatment

C) Harm Reduction

D) Recovery

9. The concept of "Positive Youth Development" (PYD) is distinct from other approaches primarily because it: *

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A) Focuses only on high-risk individuals.

B) Is a strengths-based approach that aims to help all young people reach their full potential.

C) Represents an approach focused on reducing risk behaviors.

D) Neglects the importance of skill-building in youth.

10. A city decides to invest in improving parks, lighting, and community centers in a neighborhood to foster social cohesion and create safer public spaces for everyone. This strategy aligns best with which core principle of prevention? *

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A) Focusing only on individuals who are already showing risky behaviors.

B) Addressing the consequences of risky behavior rather than preventing the behavior itself.

C) Building safe environments that make healthy choices easier.

D) Providing support only to those who already have a problem with substance use

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