Primary Prevention Programs Seek to __________, Secondary Prevention Programs Aim

question 68

Multiple Choice

Primary prevention programs seek to __________, secondary prevention programs aim to __________ and tertiary programs aim to __________.

• A) eliminate disorders; reduce the associated harms; limit the duration of disorders
• B) reduce incidence of disorder; limit duration of a disorder; reduce disability resulting from an established disorder
• C) limit exposure to disorder; block the mechanism of a disorder; limit the severity of a disorder that has occurred
• D) prevent entry of a pathogen into the country; limit population exposure; limit the transmission of a disorder
• E) reduce incidence; limit severity; limit duration

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Definitions:

Gender Development

Refers to the biological and social processes that contribute to the differences in behaviors, attitudes, and roles typically associated with males and females.

Attraction Anxiety

The nervousness or fear that some individuals experience when they are attracted to someone else, worrying about rejection or the outcome of expressing their feelings.

Social-Cognitive Learning Theory

A theory that suggests learning occurs in a social context and can involve observational learning, imitation, and modeling.

Imitation

The action of using someone or something as a model and copying their behavior, movements, or actions.