CCMH 558 Wk 2 – Concept Check

Question 1

The ABC Model of Crisis Intervention is most effectively applied within how many weeks of the precipitating stressor?

6 to 12 weeks

4 to 6 weeks

1 to 3 weeks

duration of time is irrelevant

none of the above

Question 2

When a client is crying, the best technique to use would be:

close-ended questions

reflection of feelings

paraphrasing the content

summarization

none of the above

Question 3

Which of the following does not have ethical implications?

The client expresses being filled with rage toward their parents for past abuse.

The client reports her 16-year-old brother was slapped by their father.

The client presents with symptoms that may be related schizophrenia.

The client reports moving five times in one year.

Not applicable; all of these examples have ethical implications.

Question 4

Suicidal individuals do not always tell a crisis worker about their intent directly. Which of the following are typical signs of possible suicide risk in clients?

giving things away and withdrawing from usual activities

being preoccupied with death and increasing drug and alcohol use

feeling hopeless, helpless, and worthless

sleeping too little or too much

all of the above

Question 5

You can differentiate suicidal behavior from non-suicidal self-injury behavior due to the absence of what?

need for medical care

suicidal intent

discovery by a concerned person

severe injury

all of the above