Use Your Own School Experiences to Provide Examples of School-Based

question 73

Essay

Use your own school experiences to provide examples of school-based cliques and crowds and the concept of dominance hierarchy. If you cannot think of a specific instance, make one up.

Recognize the distinction between primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention programs.

Understand the foundational aspects and necessity of community psychology in prevention.

Describe the characteristics and objectives of mental health promotion according to Cowen.

Realize the potential returns on investment for early intervention programs in mental health.

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Definitions:

Set Points

The theory that each individual has a genetically determined range of weight and temperature that their body will try to maintain to stay at optimal health.

Natural Behavior Tendencies

Innate or biologically driven behaviors that occur naturally in an organism without the need for learning.

Intense Moods

Strong emotional states that can significantly impact a person's reasoning, behavior, and well-being, often beyond typical emotional experiences.

Settling Point

A theory in weight regulation that suggests body weight is regulated at a predetermined, or 'settled,' point by a feedback control mechanism.