Indicated prevention emphasizes __________.

A. education efforts to an entire population, regardless of the individual's social situation
B. the early detection and prompt treatment of maladaptive behavior in a person's community setting
C. teaching social skills and problem solving as a way of improving self-esteem
D. genetic screening


Answer: B

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