Essay Questions For Final

Question 0

Common predictors of adolescent drug & alcohol use.

Answer 0

Peer Influence:
Drugs use has been related to peer relationships.
Drug use is also used as positive reinforcement.

Parent Influence:
Poor-parent monitoring.
Poor-parent-child relationships.

Individual Influence:
Inability to cope with psychological pain.
Pleasure & sensation seeking behavior.

Question 1

3 effective interventions schools could use are?

Answer 1

Cyber Technology.
Alternative Education.
Solution-Based Counseling.

Question 2

What are some of the verbal & behavioral warning signs of suicide intention?

Answer 2

Verbal:
"I wish I were dead."
"I won't be around much longer."
"I'm tired of living."
"Pretty soon my troubles will be over."

Behavioral:
Mood swings or fluctuations.
A change in happy/positive interactions to withdrawals & negativity.