According to Pentz, Barriers to Institutionalizing Community Prevention Efforts Include

question 21

Multiple Choice

According to Pentz, barriers to institutionalizing community prevention efforts include

• A) community leaders' lack of perceived empowerment
• B) communities' insufficient preparation for adopting successful programs
• C) public resistance to spending
• D) all of the above

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Definitions:

Defence Mechanisms

Unconscious psychological strategies used to cope with reality and to maintain self-image by reducing anxiety arising from unacceptable or potentially harmful stimuli.

Anxiety

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome, often reflecting a reaction to stress.

Self-Deception

The process of denying or rationalizing away the relevance, significance, or importance of opposing evidence or logical argument.

Unconscious Conflicts

Internal struggles within the mind that occur without the individual's awareness, often influencing behavior and emotions.