Will and Martha have four children under the age of 6, and the oldest child, James, has just been diagnosed with autism after being brought to a pediatric clinic to address behavioral issues. The clinic has provided Will and Martha with resources for parenting a child with autism and suggested an income-based program that will provide special needs child care. This type of approach would be considered which of the following by Caplan?

a.secondary prevention
b. tertiary prevention
c. primary prevention
d. family prevention


a.secondary prevention

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Based on your reading of the chapter, which of the following statements is most likely?

a. Resource deficits are implicated in the development of mental illness. b. Mental illness leads to unemployment and poverty. c. Income level and mental health are unrelated. d. None of the above.

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List four kinds of mindlessness

What will be an ideal response?

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Helping low wage workers prepare for _______________________ is critical to their success

a. Future jobs with technological advances b. Whatever happens c. Future problems d. Their retirement

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Which is not an enduring characteristic related to caring for an aging parent?

a. Gender b. Marital status c. Culture d. Social support system

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