Certified Prevention Specialist CPS Practice Exam

What is the term used for a prevention strategy involving two-way communication and skills development?

1. Community-Based Processes

2. Alternative Activities

3. Prevention Education

4. Environmental Approaches

The correct answer is: Prevention Education

Prevention education is a term used to describe a prevention strategy that involves two-way communication and skills development. This approach focuses on educating individuals and communities about potential risks and providing them with the skills and knowledge to prevent or mitigate those risks. This differentiates it from the other options Community-Based Processes focuses on mobilizing community resources and involvement, Alternative Activities focuses on providing alternative recreational or leisure activities, and Environmental Approaches focuses on changing the environment to make it more difficult for harmful behaviors to occur. It is important to note that while these strategies may overlap or complement each other, they are not the same as prevention education.