Certified Prevention Specialist CPS Practice Exam

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What is an example of an indicated prevention strategy?

  1. Student Assistance Program (SAP).

  2. Media Campaign.

  3. School Assemblies.

  4. Social Norm Program.

The correct answer is: Student Assistance Program (SAP).

An indicated prevention strategy specifically targets individuals who are identified as being at high risk for developing a particular problem or disorder. A Student Assistance Program (SAP) is designed to provide support for students who may be experiencing issues related to substance use, mental health, or other risk factors. By identifying at-risk students and providing them with tailored interventions and support services, SAP directly addresses the needs of those individuals, making it an example of an indicated prevention strategy. In contrast, other strategies like media campaigns, school assemblies, and social norm programs focus more broadly on raising awareness or changing behaviors at a community level, rather than targeting interventions at specific individuals who are already at risk. These approaches are typically classified as universal or selective prevention strategies, which aim to reach a wide audience or individuals from specific groups rather than those identified as high-risk.