University of Idaho Substance Abuse Prevention Theory
Lesson 5
 
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Study/Thinking Questions:

  1. Describe, and explain the rationale for, social norms theory.

  2. Describe and explain the bystander phenomenon. 

  3. Describe and explain cognitive dissonance. 

  4. Describe and discuss an example of a prevention strategy based on social norms theory.  What evidence is available that it is effective? 

  5. Describe, and explain the rationale for, environmental management.  

  6. Define each of the following: intrapersonal factors, interpersonal processes, institutional factors, community factors, and public policy. 

  7. Give examples of prevention strategies that fall under each of the following areas: intrapersonal factors, interpersonal processes, institutional factors, community factors, and public policy. 

  8. Describe and discuss an example of prevention programming based on environmental management.  What evidence is available that it is effective?