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Crisis Development Model & Staff Attitudes Flashcards

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  1. What is the first level of the CPI Crisis Development Model?

    Answer: Anxiety

    Anxiety is the first level, characterized by a change in typical behavior that may signal a developing crisis.

  2. Which stage of the CPI Crisis Development Model is characterized by an individual challenging authority and becoming less rational?

    Answer: Defensive

    The Defensive stage involves the individual becoming defensive, challenging authority, and beginning to lose rational thinking.

  3. At which level of the CPI Crisis Development Model does a person present the greatest immediate risk of harm?

    Answer: Acting-Out Person

    The Acting-Out Person (Risk Behavior) stage represents the peak of the crisis, where the individual may cause harm to themselves or others.

  4. What characterizes the Tension Reduction stage of the CPI Crisis Development Model?

    Answer: A decrease in physical and emotional energy following the crisis peak

    Tension Reduction is marked by a decrease in physical and emotional energy after the crisis peak, creating an opportunity to reconnect with the individual.

  5. How many levels are in the CPI Crisis Development Model?

    Answer: 4

    The CPI Crisis Development Model consists of four levels: Anxiety, Defensive, Acting-Out Person, and Tension Reduction.

  6. In the CPI Crisis Development Model, what does 'Anxiety' refer to?

    Answer: A change in typical behavior that may signal potential crisis

    In the CPI model, Anxiety refers to an observable change in a person's typical behavior that may indicate they are heading toward a crisis.

  7. Which stage in the CPI Crisis Development Model immediately precedes Tension Reduction?

    Answer: Acting-Out Person

    The Acting-Out Person (Risk Behavior) stage is the peak of the crisis and is directly followed by Tension Reduction as the person's energy decreases.