Community Psychology

Which of the following is NOT one of the principles of the ecological theory?

What is the name given to describe the historical, social, & political structures of power rooted in colonial histories?

The ability to remain open to learning about other cultures while acknowledging one’s own lack of competence is:

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

Empowerment means gaining greater influence and control over important matters in your life and environment.

__ refers to being knowledgeable of the different types of oppression in an individual’s life and in society.

____ serves the community members directly concerned, & should be guided by their needs, preferences, & particiaption

The cycling of resources refers to the idea that all ecological levels are connected.

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

Cultural competence refers to learning about as many cultures as possible.

___________ examines the natural interplay between individuals and their social contexts.

Oppression is:

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

Which movement(s) influenced the development of the field of Community Psychology (select all that apply)?

Mixed methods research MUST utilize both qualitative and quasi-experimental research methods.

__ research is a valuable tool for developing topics in an inclusive way & is frequently used by community psychologists

Which of the following is a dimension of diversity?

Individual empowerment allows people to exercise control and increase _____________.

____ defines the many forms of discrimination, on account of race, gender, and class for example, that people experience

Liberation Psychology is a theoretical framework that was developed in ________________ during the 1970s.

___ indicates that everything is connected, so changing one aspect of a setting or environment will have ripple effects.

Competent Community Psychologists must be trained as practitioners.

_______ is a combination of skills & knowledge that are needed to effectively engage in community psychology practice

The bottom-up approach involves engaging community members in identifying issues & working on solving them.

Which of the following is included in sense of community assessments?

Partnering w/ community leaders & members to promote program improvements & accountability to stakeholders & funders is:

What are the characteristics of a successful community intervention?