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Josef spends his time as a clinical community psychologist trying to identify the most at-risk individuals in his community. He has a large population of addicts, some with children, as well as other at-risk youth that he works with in order to help as soon as possible. He primarily works in ________ prevention.

A) basic
B) secondary
C) tertiary
D) primary

Clinical Community Psychologist

A specialist in psychology who integrates clinical and community approaches to enhance individual and collective well-being and address social issues.

Primary Prevention

Strategies and actions taken to prevent the onset of disease or injury before it occurs.

At-Risk Youth

Young individuals considered vulnerable to negative outcomes such as dropout, substance abuse, or criminal behavior due to their environment, social status, or personal circumstances.

  • Grasp the idea of preventive measures in mental health, identifying the differences among primary, secondary, and tertiary forms of prevention.
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