Exam 1

Question 1

A written analysis that describes the people and situation of a community. It usually includes information about geography, demographics, history, and community problems and strengths.

Answer 1

Community description

Question 2

A source of supply or support in the community.

Answer 2

Community resource

Question 3

Those people or things that can be used to improve the quality of life in the community. Assets include a person who has experience with a problem, an organization or association of people, a physical structure or place, potentially everyone living in the community.

Answer 3

Community assets

Question 4

Quantitative information helps address questions about which of the following?

Answer 4

How many people are affected by an issue

Question 5

Which of these four are types of information often included in a community description

Answer 5

Geography
Demographics
History
Issues of concern

Question 6

The gap between what a situation is and what it should be for people who share a common place, experience, or interest.

Answer 6

Community need

Question 7

A small-group discussion guided by a trained leader that is used to learn more about opinions on a designated topic and to guide future action.

Answer 7

Focus group

Question 8

An open dialogue (usually led by a skilled facilitator) where community members discuss important issues, identify community problems, and engage in group problem-solving. Ideas generated can provide a basis for subsequent planning.

Answer 8

Public form

Question 9

A gathering of a group to share ideas and experiences about a particular topic or range of topics.

Answer 9

Listening session

Question 10

Indicators that provide information on the level of a problem or goal attainment for those in the defined community. Studying community-level indicators helps you provide solid evidence of the effectiveness of your initiative at the level of the population (all those in the community).

Answer 10

Community-level indicator

Question 11

(6) correct methods the group will use to listen to the community and gather information about the problem and its consequences.

Answer 11

Interview 
Survey
Public forum 
Observation 
Focus group 
Listening session

Question 12

The acronym SWOT stands for which of the following?

Answer 12

Strength-The positive force and attribute that exists within an organization

Weakness-A negative or less positive force or attribute that exists within an organization

Opportunities -A change or opening outside the organization that allows resources to be used or extended.

Threats-A negative or restraining force outside the organization that would make it more difficult for resources to be used or extended

Question 13

Qualitative information helps address questions about which of the following?

Answer 13

What does it mean?

Question 14

When deciding whether or not a group may want to address a problem or goal, which factors should be taken into account?

Answer 14

Importance
Feasibility
Potential fit
Unintended consequences

Question 15

______community problems is a way of thinking carefully about a problem or issue before acting on a solution. It first involves looking for possible reasons behind a problem, and checking whether those reasons are true. Then (and only then) does it involve identifying possible solutions, and implementing the best ones.

Answer 15

Analyzing

Question 16

Which of the below are environmental factors

Answer 16

Policies and broader systems
Consequences of efforts
Support and services
Access, barriers and opportunities

Question 17

Which of the following are personal factors

Answer 17

Knowledge and skill
Experience and History
Biology/ genetics

Question 18

The people whom the organization or initiative is trying to reach or benefit are called what?

Answer 18

Targets of change

Question 19

Those who are in a position to bring about change; this likely may include the targets of change
(i.e., those who may be at particular risk for an issue; the prioritized group at which an effort is aimed).

Answer 19

Agents of change

Question 20

Positive (protective) forces (e.g., peer support) that contribute to improved outcomes. Research suggests that the greater the number of assets, the more likely outcomes will be positive.

Answer 20

Assets

Question 21

Aspects of the individual that affect behavior and outcomes. They include an individual’s knowledge and skill, experience and history, and biological or genetic makeup.

Answer 21

Personal factor

Question 22

When should one analyze a problem or goal?

Answer 22

When you want to find causes of a problem

Question 23

One method for analyzing “root” causes of a problem involves which of the following?

Answer 23

Stating the problem, asking “But, why?” and repeating the question “But why?” to each answer.

Question 24

Aspect of a person’s genetics, experience, or environment that makes it less likely that they will experience a given problem or condition.

Answer 24

Protective factors

Question 25

Which of these are aspects or attributes of behaviors or conditions in a community that make it a “community problem?”

Answer 25

Frequency and duration Social importance and perception Scope of range and severity

Question 26

A framework is

Answer 26

A structure used to give shape to something

Question 27

Shows a picture of potential ways to address a problem or goal as well as provides details for particular approaches and how interventions are related to each other in comprehensive initiatives.

Answer 27

Intervention mapping

Question 28

The raw materials or resources used by the organization to conduct activities.

Answer 28

Inputs

Question 29

Describes the common purpose; what the group is going to do and why (e.g., “Promoting health equality through advocacy and community education”).

Answer 29

Mission

Question 30

The direct results or products of activities of the group.

Answer 30

Outputs

Question 31

is the representation of how things will work.

Answer 31

Model

Question 32

A description of relationships between outcomes.

Answer 32

Logic

Question 33

A picture of how the effort or initiative is supposed to work.

Answer 33

Logic model

Question 34

A logic model can be used to

Answer 34

Plan an intervention Implement an intervention Evaluate and intervention

Question 35

7 components of a logic model

Answer 35

``` Purpose or mission Context or conditions Inputs, resources Constraints or barriers Activities or interventions Outputs Effects ```

Question 36

_____________ is the conditions under which the problem exists and that affect the intended outcomes (e.g., prior history of cooperation, poverty).

Answer 36

Context

Question 37

More broadly measured outcomes or results from short-term to longer-term

Answer 37

Effects

Question 38

A family of related models.

Answer 38

Nested models

Question 39

A limitation of the logic model?

Answer 39

Creating an effective logic model can be time consuming and difficult.

Question 40

Developing a logic model should be a/an _________________, meaning it evolves as things change.

Answer 40

Iterative process

Question 41

A logic model is effective in

Answer 41

Provoking questions about what works and under what conditions

Question 42

_____________logic and ____________ logic are two primary approaches that can be used when constructing a model.

Answer 42

Forward, reverse

Question 43

­­­­­­­­­A ­______________ is when the entire group agrees on upon a certain decision or course of action.

Answer 43

Consensus

Question 44

The situation or circumstances in which you are working.

Answer 44

Condition

Question 45

Refer to the tier of society targeted by the initiative (e.g., individuals, families, organizations and sectors, whole communities, or the broader system).

Answer 45

Levels

Question 46

Reference points by which progress can be measured.

Answer 46

Marker

Question 47

______________ provide information about how much of what will be accomplished by when.

Answer 47

Objectives

Question 48

Explain how the initiative will reach its objectives.

Answer 48

Strategies

Question 49

A Vision statement communicates

Answer 49

What success looks like

Question 50

A mission statement describes

Answer 50

What the group is going to do and why its going to do it

Question 51

A strategy that focuses only on those who may be at greater risk for the problem is considered which of the following?

Answer 51

Targeted

Question 52

A piece of a society (e.g., business, faith-based organizations, healthcare, schools, government, etc.) through which potential targets and agents of change can be reached.

Answer 52

Sector

Question 53

A person or group with an interest in an issue or proposed action.

Answer 53

Stakeholder

Question 54

Those who may be at particular risk for an issue and are the prioritized group at which an effort is aimed.

Answer 54

Targets

Question 55

Six criteria for reviewing objectives?

Answer 55

``` Specific Measurable Achievable Relevant Timed Changing ```

Question 56

An action plan describes

Answer 56

How strategies will be implemented

Question 57

Behavioral strategies that can be included in an action plan?

Answer 57

Providing information and enhancing skills Correct Modifying access, barriers, and opportunities Correct Changing the consequences Correct Enhancing services and support Correct Modifying policies and broader systems that affect the issue

Question 58

VMOSA

Answer 58

``` Vision Mission Objectives Strategies Action Plan ```

Question 59

______________ of interventions are the distinct activities or steps taken to implement a component.

Answer 59

Elements

Question 60

Those factors and circumstances that contribute to why an event occurs or a person behaves in a certain way.

Answer 60

Contexts

Question 61

Providing information and Enhancing skills Modifying access, barriers, and opportunities Changing the consequences Enhancing services and supports Modifying policies and broader systems

Answer 61

Core Components of intervention

Question 62

The opportunity of an informed individual to decide whether or not to participate.

Answer 62

Consent

Question 63

Protection of privacy.

Answer 63

Confidentiality

Question 64

Ability to do the job at hand.

Answer 64

Competence

Question 65

Situations in which personal or organizational self-interest could influence (or have the perception of influencing) judgments or actions taken.

Answer 65

Conflict of interest

Question 66

Attempts to reduce the chances of an undesirable problem or condition.

Answer 66

Prevention

Question 67

Aim to reduce or minimize the adverse effects of an already existing problem or condition.

Answer 67

Treatment programs

Question 68

Addressing a problem or goal that has research information to suggest that it “works.”

Answer 68

Evidence-based practice

Question 69

What is meant by the term ethics in a community context?

Answer 69

What is considered right and good for ourselves and others

Question 70

how each component of the intervention will be delivered

Answer 70

Mode of delivery

Question 71

Enabling people to increase control over their health and its determinants

Answer 71

Promotion