MCQ Flashcard: Crisis & Crisis Intervention

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Definition of a crisis according to Taylor (1982)?

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A state of disequilibrium when coping mechanisms are inadequate to meet demands

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of crisis proneness?

• Poor self-esteem
• History of substance abuse
• Strong social support systems
• Difficulty coping with everyday situations

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Strong social support systems

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A crisis resulting from developmental transitions such as adolescence, marriage, or retirement is called:

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Maturational crisis

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Example of a situational crisis: Retirement, Death of a loved one, Adolescence, Nuclear accident

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Death of a loved one

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According to Caplan (1964), in which phase of crisis does the individual become most amenable to assistance and new problem-solving measures?

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Phase III

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The major emotional feeling associated with crisis is:

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Anxiety

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The main goal of crisis intervention is to:

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Return the individual to pre-crisis level of functioning

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Example of a technique used in crisis intervention: Electroconvulsive therapy, Abreaction, Hypnosis, Regression therapy

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Abreaction

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In crisis resolution, when the individual represses the incident and emotions, resulting in functioning at the earlier level, it is called:

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Pseudo-resolution

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Which approach in crisis intervention is designed to reach high-risk individuals and large groups, especially in disasters?

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Generic approach