The Results of Studies of the Effectiveness of Secondary Prevention

question 59

Multiple Choice

The results of studies of the effectiveness of secondary prevention programs indicate which of the following?

• A) They are not effective.
• B) They are very effective.
• C) They are only effective when provided to those below the age of 12.
• D) They are only effective when they target multiple risk factors and teach skills to avoid substances and develop positive relationships with peers.

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Definitions:

Eating Disorders

Mental health conditions characterized by unhealthy eating habits that negatively affect a person's physical and psychological health.

Sequential Processing

A method of processing information where actions or thoughts follow each other in a fixed order.

Cocktail Party Effect

The capacity of the brain to concentrate its hearing attention on a specific stimulus, ignoring other surrounding stimuli, like when an individual manages to concentrate on a single conversation despite being in a loud environment.

Unconscious Mental Activity

Mental processes that occur without conscious awareness, influencing thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.