EPPP Psychology

Category - Treatment, Intervention, Prevention, and Supervision

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Community psychology uses organized community programs to support the prevention and treatment of mental disorders. Prevention is divided into three levels, primary, secondary, and tertiary. Which of the following is an example of tertiary prevention?

Vaccinations
Twelve-step programs
Competence training
Treatment for trauma victims

Explanation

Answer: B - Tertiary prevention focuses on reducing the effects of an already-present disorder or disability. Drug and alcohol treatment and recovery programs like twelve-step programs help those with existing substance addiction to minimize further negative effects.

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