Certified Prevention Professional (CPP) Exam 2023 with complete solutions

These are three general tasks included in the Planning Process. - ANSWER-1) prioritize risk and protective factors 2) select evidence based interventions 3) develop comprehensive, data-driven plan. A finalized comprehensive action plan should include these 6 elements. - ANSWER-1) problem statement 2) prioritized risk and protective factors 3) resources, gaps, and readiness 4) interventions selected 5) long & short term desired outcomes 6) action plan timeline Two criteria for choosing risk and protective factors to prioritize. - ANSWER-1) Importance. How strongly does it influence population/problem? 2) Changeability. What is our capacity to make a difference and does an evidence based program exist to address it in our allotted time? Three signs that an intervention is a good "fit." - ANSWER-1) Effectiveness 2) conceptual fit 3) practical fit Four questions to measure "Practice Fit." - ANSWER-1) Will people support it? 2) Is the intervention appropriate for the community? 3) is it feasible? 4) is there synergy? Three questions to measure "Conceptual Fit." - ANSWER-1) will the intervention impact the selected risk/protective factors? 2) does the intervention address the primary problem? 3) does the intervention target the correct priority population? Nine levels of the Community Readiness Model (in order). - ANSWER-1) tolerance - no knowledge 2) denial 3) vague awareness 4) pre-planning 5) preparation 6) initiation 7) institutional/stabilization 8) confirmation/expansion 9) professionalism/high level of ownership. Four types of "capacity." - ANSWER-1) fiscal - donations, grants, meeting space, food 2) human - volunteers, staff, consultants 3) organizational - vision/mission, technology, systems 4) community - laws, policies, other efforts in community. Two ways of conducting surveys. - ANSWER-1) standardized paper/pencil 2) virtual (online/phone) questionnaire. This is an assessment using "Mixed Methods." - ANSWER-Includes both qualitative and quantitative data. These are brief descriptions of prevention history, going from the 50's/60's through 2010. - ANSWER-50/60s: scare tactics, films, speaker series. 70s: Facts and skill building. 80s: Parent-formed groups, refusal skills. 90s: Community-based approaches, media, evaluation measures. 2000s: evidence-based, comprehensive planning 2010: mental health access. 7 barriers to "Effective Listening." - ANSWER-1) selective hearing 2) assuming you know what they're thinking 3) jump to conclusions 4) let your mind wander 5) work on response while they are talking 6) change topic 7) automatically agree. 10 things a facilitator is responsible for. - ANSWER-1) everyone feels comfortable and valued 2) encourage participation 3) prevent/manage conflict 4) listen and observe 5) guide group 6) ensure quality decisions 7) assess concentration and engagement 8) clarify 9) provide feedback 10) enforce guidelines. Define "facilitation." - ANSWER-Guiding meetings and groups using a specific set of skills and tools. "Social Marketing" addresses these three risk factors. - ANSWER-1) perception of risk/harm 2) access/availability 3) norms supporting use (parental monitoring, perception of peer approval, enforcement of laws). The four "p's" of Marketing - ANSWER-1) Product - what are they being asked to do/change 2) Price - cost/benefit as perceived by target audience 3) Promotion - who delivers message 4) Placement -channels Define a "Public Awareness Campaign." - ANSWER-A comprehensive effort that includes multiple components to achieve a specific goal. "Health Communication" seeks to address/change these three things (also knows as "health promotion" in other contexts). - ANSWER-1) knowledge 2) attitudes 3) behavior This term described, "A compulsive physiological need for, and use of, habit forming substances, characterized by tolerance and well-defined withdrawal symptoms." - ANSWER-What is, "Addiction." This term refers to "adding modifications to a strategy." - ANSWER-What is, "Adaption" or "Adapting." Adapting a strategy is most effective when... - ANSWER-the underlying program theory is understood. "Advocacy" includes these three elements. - ANSWER-1) taking action to support an idea or cause 2) education to raise awareness 3) increasing the understanding of key issues. A formal "Assessment" gathers information about these five aspects of a community. - ANSWER-1) needs 2) resources 3) geography 4) problems 5) demographics Needs, resources, geography, problems, and demographics are all aspects of a community included in this formally documented process. - ANSWER-What is, "Assessment." This term refers to data that has already been collected. - ANSWER-What is, "Archival Data." The lower portion of a brain is called the "Brain Stem," and is responsible for these 5 bodily functions. - ANSWER-1) survival 2) arousal 3) breathing 4) blood pressure 5) heart rate. "Capacity Building" aims to increase these three aspects of a community or coalition. - ANSWER-1) skills 2) resources 3) readiness. The full definition of the abbreviation "CNS." - ANSWER-Central Nervous System These are also called sedatives or tranquilizers. They are for anxiety or sleep disorders. Examples include barbituates and benzodiazapines. - ANSWER-What are, "CNS Depressants" (Central Nervous System) Name the four cognitive functions that the Cerebral Cortex is responsible for. - ANSWER-1) language 2) reasoning 3) decision-making 4) judgement The Cerebellum is responsible for regulating these three things. - ANSWER-1) posture 2) balance 3) coordination What does "community readiness" describe? - ANSWER-The degree of support or resistance to identifying substance use as a significant problem in the community. This refers to a "Co-Occurring Disorder." - ANSWER-Having one or more mental disorders as well as one or more disorders relating to substance use. Name 5 things "Cultural Diversity" includes, according to the CPP study guide. - ANSWER-1) race 2) ethnicity 3) language 4) nationality 5) religion Alcohol, barbiturates, and benzodiazepines are examples of this type of drug. - ANSWER-"Depressants," that relieve anxiety and promote sleep. Dopamine is a brain chemical acting as a neurotransmitter regulating these 4 things. - ANSWER-1) movement 2) emotion 3) motivation 4) pleasure. What are "Environmental Strategies?" - ANSWER-Efforts changing or influencing community conditions, standards, institutions, policies, structures, and systems. These are the six Ethical Principles outlined by CPP, acting as rules and standards that govern professional conduct. - ANSWER-1) non-discrimination 2) competence 3) integrity 4) nature of services 5) confidentiality 6) obligations to community & society Information that improves effectiveness, strengthens decision-making, and uncovers strengths/weaknesses is the result of conducting a proper ____________. - ANSWER-What is, "Evaluation." What is a "Focus Group?" - ANSWER-A structured interview with groups of like individuals, using standardized questions. This is refers to "a description of the specific ends you wish to achieve through implementation of a model, plan, or program." - ANSWER-What is "Goal Statement." What are "hallucinogens?" - ANSWER-Drugs that alter perceptions, thoughts, and feelings. EX: LSD, PCP, Psilocybin (magic mushrooms). What are "health disparities?" - ANSWER-Differences in health closely related to social, economic, or environmental disadvantages. Informed consent includes these three elements. - ANSWER-1) full description of activity 2) presented in an understandable way 3) willing and free of coercion This type of consent requires signatures only from those who do not agree to participate. - ANSWER-What is "passive consent." This type of consent requires a signature from all who participate. - ANSWER-What is "active consent." Which area of the brain is crucial for learning and memory? - ANSWER-The Hippocampus. This step of the Strategic Prevention Framework includes 1) mobilizing support for efforts, 2) select and categorize evidence based strategies, 3) mid-course correct. - ANSWER-Implementation. What is an "inhalant?" - ANSWER-A drug administered by breathing in vapors. EX: paint, blue, thinner, This is a person with special knowledge of a topic. - ANSWER-What is "Key Informant." What functions is the Limbic System in the brain responsible for? - ANSWER-1) feelings 2) emotions 3) motivation What is "lobbying?" - ANSWER-A type of advocacy seeking to influence a specific policy. This is a picture of how an organization does its work, linking outcomes with activities, - ANSWER-Logic Model This changes a person's mood, thinking, and behavior, and also affects how people relate to others or make decisions. - ANSWER-Mental Disorder The ability to access, analyze, and produce information for specific outcomes, as well as the ability to "read" media messages. - ANSWER-Media Literacy What is a "Neuron?" - ANSWER-A cell in the brain that transmits and processes information. What is a "neurotransmitter?" - ANSWER-A "chemical messenger" produced by neurons to carry messages to adjacent neurons. What do community "norms" refer to? - ANSWER-A pattern of behavior in a particular group, culture, or community accepted as normal to which people must conform. These are controlled substances prescribed for pain management. - ANSWER-What are "Opioids." This is outlined in a project's "Objective Statement." - ANSWER-Specific, measurable products & deliverables the project has. This is located in the frontal lobe and is responsible for decision-making, planning, judgement. - ANSWER-Prefrontal Cortex. This phase of the Strategic Prevention Framework includes criteria to prioritize risk and protective factors. - ANSWER-Planning This is the result/outcome of the "Planning" process. - ANSWER-A comprehensive, data driven, logical plan. What does "Prevention" refer to on the Continuum of Care model? - ANSWER-Interventions prior to onset of a disorder that prevent or reduce risk for disorder. This describes how an intervention was implemented, including what was done, how much, when, for whom, and by whom. - ANSWER-Process Evaluation This is research for numerical data for useable statistics. - ANSWER-Quantitative Data This is research to understand reasons, opinions, motivation. - ANSWER-Qualitative Data Name three examples of Qualitative data. - ANSWER-1) interview 2) observation 3) focus group Name three examples of Quantitative data. - ANSWER-1) survey 2) polls 3) longitudinal studies This is the ability to recover or adapt to adverse events, changes, or stress. - ANSWER-Resiliency These are three types of "resources" that can be used as assetts to address the problem. - ANSWER-1) fiscal 2) human 3) organizational This is commercial marketing technology applied to the analysis, planning, execution and evaluations of programs that influence voluntary health behaviors. - ANSWER-"Social Marketing" This is a class of drugs that elevates mood, increases feelings of wellbeing, increases energy and increases alertness. - ANSWER-Stimulants. What are examples of stimulants? - ANSWER-cocaine, methamphetamine, and prescription drugs for ADHD. A "substance use disorder" is characterized by the overuse or dependence on a drug leading to effects that are detrimental to health, cause problems with _________, cause problems with _________, or cause problems with ___________. - ANSWER-1) relationships 2) work 3) the law. This is services provided for technical guidance to help conduct, strengthen, or enhance activities that promote prevention. - ANSWER-Technical Assistance What is "Media Advocacy?" - ANSWER-Strategic utilization of media to advance a social or public policy initiative. This is the manner in which evaluation information or data is collected. - ANSWER-Evaluation Methods This identifies the problem, populations most affected by the problem, as well as risk and protective factors. - ANSWER-Assessment Three considerations for selecting interventions. - ANSWER-1) effectiveness 2) conceptual fit 3) practical fit Three key areas of building capacity. - ANSWER-1) build relationships with stakeholders 2) strengthen collaboration among groups 3) increase community awareness of the problem. This refers to keeping information secure and secret from others, especially regarding youth related-data. - ANSWER-Confidentiality Pharmacology - ANSWER-The science or study of drugs, including composition, uses, and effects on life. When a program is implemented with the same specifications as the original program. - ANSWER-Program Fidelity Ability or likelihood of a coalition, program, or activity to continue over time. - ANSWER-Sustainability The study of distribution of determinants of health. Also, the study of patterns of use and abuse, and the factors associated with increase or decrease of risk. - ANSWER-Epidemiology People involved with the operation or outcome, affected directly or indirectly by the work, and able to influence program or benefits from the program. - ANSWER-Coalition Stakeholders 5 Levels of Involvement - ANSWER-1) none 2) networking - share 3) cooperation - promote or co-sponsor 4) coordination - plan together 5) collaboration - formal agreement 7 Strategies to Affect Change - ANSWER-1) provide information 2) enhance skills 3) provide support 4) enhance/reduce barriers 5) change consequences 6) physical design 7) policy change 12 Community Sectors - ANSWER-1) youth 2) parents 3) prevention providers 4) business 5) media 6) school 7) youth-serving organization 8) law enforcement 9) religious/fraternal 10) health care 11) civic/volunteer groups 12) local/state/tribal government Two goals of a coalition. - ANSWER-1) reduce behavioral health disorders by reducing risk factors and increasing protective factors 2) establish and strengthen community collaboration This is a formal arrangement for collaboration among groups or sectors of a community in which each group retains it's identity, but works together towards the common goal of a safe, health, drug-free community. - ANSWER-What is, "A Coalition." 5 steps of the Strategic Prevention Framework - ANSWER-1) assessment 2) build capacity 3) planning 4) implement 5) evaluation. Additionally, sustainability and cultural competency ongoing. 5 types of environmental