psychology 360 exam 1

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Community psychologists are concerned with which of the following (select all that apply)?

- Understanding and enhancing the overall quality of life for individuals, communities, and society -The relationships between individuals and their environments -Defining problems and generating solutions at many levels, not just with individuals

What are the goals of Community Psychology (select all that apply)?

-Bringing about social change, particularly for those who have limited resources and opportunities -Examining and better understanding complex individual-environment interactions -Working toward a more socially just society

Which of the following are possible challenges community psychologists face when practicing international work?

-Finding collaborators -Language barriers - political barriers

Which of the following is a possible work setting for a community psychologist (select all that apply)?

-Government -Consulting firm -Healthcare -Non-profit organization -For-profit organization

Which tasks do community psychologists practice in academic settings?

-Student support -Teaching -Research/evaluation

Which of the following 1960s movements influenced the development of the field of Community Psychology (select all that apply)

-The Feminist Movement -The Community Mental Health Movement -The Civil Rights Movement

What were the two key factors that propelled the deinstitutionalization movement?

-The development of antipsychotic medications -Research evidence on the harmful effects of mental hospitalization.

___________________ was one of the founders of Community Psychology and contributed to groundbreaking work dealing with a psychosocial stress model

Barbara Dohrenwend

Name the approach that community psychologists use to collaborate with communities

Bottom up approach

Which of the following is the most typical role played by community psychologists?

Consulting with non-profit organizations

The surroundings, circumstances, environment, background, or settings which determine, specify, or clarify the meaning of an event or other occurrence is __________________.

Context

When community psychologists talk about multiple levels of analyses for any given social problem or issue, they refer to understanding the social problem from a/an __________.

Ecological perspective

Which three aspects were being strongly encouraged for the field to adopt and emphasize during the "Second Decade" (1975-1985) of Community Psychology

Prevention, Empowerment, and Ecological Perspective

In moving toward a _______________, Community Psychology theory and methods are trying to better capture how people adapt to and become more effective in diverse social environments

Systems point of view

Ethnocentrism is best defined as...

The act of judging another culture based on preconceptions that are found in the values and standards of one's own culture

According to the chapter, why it is important to study International Community Psychology?

We live in an ever increasingly global community where we must consider the global context to address the root causes of local social problems

also called a market economy, is an economic system in which a country's trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit, rather than by the state.

capitalism

refers to a partnership between a researcher and participants, between community members, or between members of different disciplines allowing all members to have meaningful involvement

collaboration

The extension of a nation's sovereignty over territory beyond its borders by the establishment of either settler colonies or administrative dependencies in which indigenous populations are directly ruled or displaced. Colonizing nations generally dominate the resources, labor, and markets of the colonial territory, and may also impose socio-cultural, religious, and linguistic structures on the conquered population.

colonialism

__________ refers to individuals, communities, organizations, and/or nations coming together to affect local and/or global change.

community organizing and coalition building

__________ is working in partnership with communities to collect and analyze data about a social problem.

community-based participatory research

Community psychologists that conduct research and teach at a university have not received graduate training

false

Democracy is the political and economic control of one nation over another.

false

Second-order change attempts to eliminate deficits and problems by focusing exclusively on the individuals

false

The "Fifth Decade" (2005-present) has been marked by a small amount of international growth and interest in Community Psychology

false

The 1965 Swampscott Conference was convened to address how individuals could be best supported through psychiatric hospitals and services

false

The individualistic perspective always considers how a person's context or environment impacts them

false

What is the name given to describe the process of the movement and integration of local and national economies, including workers and governments, into a worldwide market with the goal of creating a global market economy?

globalization

_________ is a task that involves completing a written application to fund a program or initiative.

grant writing

involves using research and evaluation to inform your work

ground in research and evaluation

The political and economic control of one nation over another

imperialism

Analyses that emphasizes social concern for the poor and the political emancipation for oppressed peoples.

liberation

__________ refer to working with governmental agencies to affect second-order change through policy work and/or advocating for policy within community settings.

policy and advocacy

Teaching people to swim instead of waiting to save them when they begin to drown in an example of a(n) ____________________ perspective.

preventive

_____ is developing and evaluating community programs based on principles and values of community psychology.

program development and evaluation

__________ is a task that involves completing a written report of a program's success as well as areas for improvement

report writing

____ is the Community Psychology value that refers to the ability to value, integrate, and bridge multiple worldviews, cultures, and identities.

respect for diversity

refers to the ability to value, integrate, and bridge multiple worldviews, cultures, and identities

respect for diversity

refers to a sense of belongingness and the interdependence and relationships among people in a community

sense of community

concerns the fair allocation of resources, opportunities, and power in society

social justice

The Midwest ECO conference was unique in that ___________ took a major role in organizing the conference, a tradition that continues today

students

Which of the following is NOT a competency for Community Psychology practice?

therapy

in Community Psychology, Ecological means that

there are multiple levels or layers of issues that need to be considered, including the individual, family, neighborhood, community, and policies at the national level

According to the chapter, International Community Psychology practice occurs when Community Psychology practitioners from one country work in a different country or culture.

true

An example of a Medical model would be a therapist delivering one-on-one psychotherapy to patients

true

Community psychologists advocate against imposing research and intervention on indigenous cultures because as a form of colonialism, conducting research this way violates the principles of community psychology.

true

Community psychologists embrace the core values of the field, some of which include promoting wellness, sense of community, respect for diversity, social justice, empowerment, and active citizen participation

true

Community psychologists understand that existing power structures and institutionalized injustice can make it difficult to bring about change.

true

Community psychologists work outside of academic in practice-oriented setting such as consulting firms, health care, governmental agencies, and for-profit organizations

true

During the "Fourth Decade" (1995-2005), there was increased emphasis on the use of participatory approaches in community research and action.

true

In 1987, there was a special issue of the American Journal of Community Psychology which included an article that urged community psychologists to enter an even wider range of settings (e.g., schools, work sites, religious organizations, voluntary associations, and government)

true

International Community Psychology practice may occur when practitioners are invited to do research by native residents, or because the practitioners themselves have initiated this contact.

true

Pragmatism is an approach that assesses the truth of meaning of theories or beliefs in terms of the success of their practical application.

true

The APA division for Community Psychology was changed to the "Society for Community Research and Action" because many of the members were dissatisfied with the primary emphasis on clinical practices as well as a desire to include interdisciplinary members

true

The bottoms up approach ensures that the voices of the community drive the search for and implementation of solutions

true

The two main job tracks within Community Psychology are in academic settings and applied practice settings

true

Volunteering at a local homeless shelter is an example of first-order change, while making sure there is more affordable housing available in a community is an example of second-order change.

true


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