Social Ecological Model Flashcard

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Who originally developed the foundational theory behind the Social Ecological Model?

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Urie Bronfenbrenner

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What does the individual level of SEM focus on?

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Personal knowledge, skills, and attitudes

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Which of the following is NOT part of the organizational level? School wellness programs, Neighborhood crime rates, Access to gym facilities, Workplace culture

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Neighborhood crime rates

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What kind of theory is the Social Ecological Model?

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Multi-level theory

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Which level focuses on laws like smoking bans and taxes on sugary drinks?

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Public Policy

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Which of the following is a weakness of the SEM? It can only be used for obesity prevention, It focuses too much on genetics, It requires a lot of resources and time, It ignores cultural norms

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It requires a lot of resources and time

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What is an example of a community-level intervention for childhood obesity?

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Creating farmer’s markets and safe play areas

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The SEM model only applies to childhood development, not public health.

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False

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Peer influence and family dynamics are part of the interpersonal level.

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True

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The SEM is difficult to measure and often requires long-term commitment and resources.

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True