Question 1

The ACT Model of crisis intervention seems most appropriate for long term transcrisis intervention when the person cannot seem to get out of the crisis after a long period of time.

Accepted Answer

The ACT Model (Assessment, Crisis Intervention, and Trauma Treatment) is designed for immediate response to crisis situations, focusing on stabilizing and providing short-term intervention, rather than long-term transcrisis intervention.

Question 2

Crisis intervention in the United States started at about the time of the Revolutionary War.

Accepted Answer

Crisis intervention as a formalized practice did not exist until the 20th century. However, communities have always had informal ways of providing support during times of crisis.

Question 3

The first suicide intervention program in the United States was created over a hundred years ago.

Accepted Answer

The first suicide intervention program in the United States was created in New York City in 1906 by psychiatrist Dr. Richard Dewey.

Question 4

The Equilibrium model of crisis intervention is:​
A)generally useful with persons who are unable to make appropriate choices during their crisis.
B)​used to blend a variety of approaches equally into an eclectic whole.
C)​to reduce psychological balance.
D)designed for use with persons who are coping effectively and able to solve problems in a state of crisis.

Accepted Answer

The Equilibrium model of crisis intervention is specifically designed to help individuals who are unable to make appropriate choices during their crisis by restoring their psychological balance and helping them regain their ability to function effectively.

Question 5

Being aware that an individual in crisis is operating in a transcrisis state provides the crisis worker with important information regarding:​
A)transcrisis points.
B)​the kind and degree of therapeutic intervention that should be provided for the client.
C)​multicultural perspectives that might have a significant impact on the crisis.
D)brief therapy approaches to crises.

Accepted Answer

Understanding that the individual is in a transcrisis state provides crucial information regarding the kind and degree of therapeutic intervention necessary to help the client. It allows the crisis worker to tailor the intervention to the specific needs of the client, which is essential in helping the individual move through the crisis. The other options do not directly relate to the information provided by the awareness of a transcrisis state.

Question 6

Developmental crises involve abnormal reactions the normal flows of predictable life changes.

Accepted Answer

Developmental crises occur when individuals experience abnormal reactions to the normal life changes and transitions that are expected as part of growth and development. These crises can lead to stress, confusion, and difficulties in adapting to new situations. Examples of developmental crises include identity crises in adolescence and mid-life crises in adults.

Question 7

Psychological first aid is a first-order intervention in crisis.

Accepted Answer

Psychological first aid (PFA) is a first-line intervention in crisis situations. PFA is an evidence-informed approach that aims to reduce initial distress and promote short and long-term adaptive functioning in individuals and communities affected by an event. It is commonly used in the immediate aftermath of a disaster, terrorism, war, accidents, and other emergencies. The goal of PFA is to provide emotional, practical, social, and informational support to individuals and groups who are experiencing acute stress reactions, such as fear, confusion, shock, grief, and anger, and help them to regain a sense of safety, calm, and control.

Question 8

Workers who have experienced the crisis a client is experiencing will undoubtedly be better able to handle it because they have overcome the crisis.

Accepted Answer

Having personal experience with a specific crisis does not guarantee that a worker will be better able to handle it professionally. Professional skills, training, and empathy are crucial, and personal experience can sometimes cloud judgment or lead to bias.

Question 9

Eclectic crisis intervention involves the intentional and systematic selection and integration of valid concepts and strategies from all available therapeutic approaches.

Accepted Answer

Eclectic crisis intervention involves a flexible and adaptable approach that draws upon various therapeutic theories and techniques, with the goal of tailoring the intervention to the unique needs of the individual or situation. Therefore, the statement is true, as eclectic crisis intervention involves the intentional and systematic selection and integration of valid concepts and strategies from all available therapeutic approaches.

Question 10

A crisis which is not properly dealt with may become submerged from awareness,where it forms a disease reservoir.The phenomenon in which such a crisis reemerges later in life,causing the person's previous crisis symptoms to recur has been termed:​
A)acute depressive onset.
B)​regression.
C)​recidivism.
D)transcrisis.

Accepted Answer

Transcrisis refers to the phenomenon where a crisis that was not adequately addressed reemerges later in life, causing the recurrence of previous crisis symptoms.

Question 11

Grassroots movements are:​
A)always successful in changing society.
B)government organizations.​
C)​groups of individuals personally affected by a common problem.
D)staffed primarily with paid staff.

Accepted Answer

Grassroots movements are typically initiated and led by groups of individuals who are personally affected by a common problem or issue. They often operate outside of government organizations and depend on the support of volunteers rather than paid staff. While grassroots movements can be powerful agents of change, success is never guaranteed.

Question 12

The term "crisis" refers to the perception of an event or situation as an intolerable difficulty that exceeds the person's:​
A)ego strength.
B)​resources and coping mechanisms.
C)​ability to comprehend the crisis.
D)anxiety level following the crisis.

Accepted Answer

The term "crisis" refers to an event or situation that exceeds a person's resources and coping mechanisms. It is a perception of an intolerable difficulty that is beyond the person's ability to manage. It does not refer to ego strength, ability to comprehend the crisis, or anxiety level following the crisis.

Question 13

​In the disequilibrium that accompanies crisis,anxiety is always present,and the discomfort of anxiety provides an impetus for change.

Accepted Answer

In crisis situations, anxiety is often present due to the uncertainty and disruption caused by the crisis. This discomfort of anxiety serves as a motivation for individuals and societies to seek changes and solutions to the crisis.

Question 14

Transcrisis points are frequently accompanied by transcrisis states that occur during interventions.

Accepted Answer

Transcrisis points refer to moments in therapy when a patient experiences intense emotions and struggles to cope. Transcrisis states are temporary states of emotional distress that can occur during therapy sessions as the patient works through their issues. Therefore, the statement is true.

Question 15

The Equilibrium model of crisis intervention seeks to equalize faulty thinking.

Accepted Answer

The Equilibrium model of crisis intervention focuses on restoring an individual's psychological balance and functioning that has been disrupted by a crisis, rather than specifically targeting faulty thinking.

Question 16

Existential crises have to do with the struggle to continue to exist after a disaster.

Accepted Answer

Existential crises are not related to physical disasters, but rather to a person's individual experience of meaning and purpose in life. They involve a questioning of one's existence and place in the world, often brought on by major life events or a sense of meaninglessness.

Question 17

Basic crisis intervention,while often brief,is not brief therapy.

Accepted Answer

Basic crisis intervention is designed to help individuals cope with an immediate crisis and provide immediate support and resources. It is not intended to be a long-term therapy approach. Brief therapy, on the other hand, involves a more in-depth therapeutic approach aimed at resolving specific issues and is conducted over a longer period of time.

Question 18

Crisis intervention services typically start through massive government funding to rectify some ill.

Accepted Answer

Crisis intervention services can start through various means, including community initiatives, non-profit organizations, or targeted government programs, and are not solely reliant on massive government funding.

Question 19

Chaos theory is a positive theory of crisis because it causes new,previously unknown solutions to be found.

Accepted Answer

Chaos theory suggests that seemingly random and chaotic events can lead to new patterns and solutions. Therefore, it can help in finding innovative solutions during a crisis.

Question 20

Transcrisis states are identical to posttraumatic stress disorder.

Accepted Answer

Transcrisis states refer to the ongoing, unresolved psychological and emotional turmoil individuals experience during and after a crisis, which may not necessarily meet the diagnostic criteria for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). PTSD is a specific psychiatric disorder that arises after exposure to traumatic events, characterized by symptoms such as flashbacks, nightmares, and severe anxiety.

Quiz 1: Approaching Crisis Intervention

The ACT Model of crisis intervention seems most appropriate for long term transcrisis intervention when the person cannot seem to get out of the crisis after a long period of time.

Crisis intervention in the United States started at about the time of the Revolutionary War.

The first suicide intervention program in the United States was created over a hundred years ago.

The Equilibrium model of crisis intervention is:​

Being aware that an individual in crisis is operating in a transcrisis state provides the crisis worker with important information regarding:​

Developmental crises involve abnormal reactions the normal flows of predictable life changes.

Psychological first aid is a first-order intervention in crisis.

Workers who have experienced the crisis a client is experiencing will undoubtedly be better able to handle it because they have overcome the crisis.

Eclectic crisis intervention involves the intentional and systematic selection and integration of valid concepts and strategies from all available therapeutic approaches.

A crisis which is not properly dealt with may become submerged from awareness,where it forms a disease reservoir.The phenomenon in which such a crisis reemerges later in life,causing the person's previous crisis symptoms to recur has been termed:​

Grassroots movements are:​

The term "crisis" refers to the perception of an event or situation as an intolerable difficulty that exceeds the person's:​

​In the disequilibrium that accompanies crisis,anxiety is always present,and the discomfort of anxiety provides an impetus for change.

Transcrisis points are frequently accompanied by transcrisis states that occur during interventions.

The Equilibrium model of crisis intervention seeks to equalize faulty thinking.

Existential crises have to do with the struggle to continue to exist after a disaster.

Basic crisis intervention,while often brief,is not brief therapy.

Crisis intervention services typically start through massive government funding to rectify some ill.

Chaos theory is a positive theory of crisis because it causes new,previously unknown solutions to be found.

Transcrisis states are identical to posttraumatic stress disorder.

The Equilibrium model of crisis intervention is:

Being aware that an individual in crisis is operating in a transcrisis state provides the crisis worker with important information regarding:

A crisis which is not properly dealt with may become submerged from awareness,where it forms a disease reservoir.The phenomenon in which such a crisis reemerges later in life,causing the person's previous crisis symptoms to recur has been termed:

Grassroots movements are:

The term "crisis" refers to the perception of an event or situation as an intolerable difficulty that exceeds the person's:

In the disequilibrium that accompanies crisis,anxiety is always present,and the discomfort of anxiety provides an impetus for change.