Crisis Intervention Flashcards

The ABC model of crisis intervention addresses which three domains?

Answer: Affect, Behavior, Cognition

The ABC model targets Affect (feelings), Behavior (actions), and Cognition (thoughts) as the three core domains of crisis response.

According to crisis theory, the acute phase of a crisis typically resolves within:

Answer: 4–6 weeks

Crisis theory holds that the acute phase resolves within 4–6 weeks as individuals return to equilibrium or develop new coping mechanisms.

Which theorist is most associated with the foundational development of crisis intervention theory?

Answer: Gerald Caplan

Gerald Caplan is considered the father of crisis theory, developing core concepts about crisis intervention and community mental health in the 1960s.

Roberts' Seven-Stage Crisis Intervention Model begins with which stage?

Answer: Psychosocial and lethality assessment

Roberts' model begins with a thorough psychosocial and lethality assessment to determine the severity and nature of the crisis before any other intervention.

A developmental (maturational) crisis differs from a situational crisis in that it:

Answer: Is predictable and occurs as part of normal life transitions

Developmental crises are predictable and arise from normal life transitions such as puberty, marriage, or retirement, unlike situational crises which stem from unexpected events.

The primary goal of crisis intervention is best described as:

Answer: Restoration to pre-crisis level of functioning

Crisis intervention aims to restore the individual to their pre-crisis level of functioning, not to achieve personality change or long-term therapeutic goals.

In crisis theory, the 'precipitating event' refers to:

Answer: The specific stressor that pushes the person into a crisis state

The precipitating event is the identifiable stressor or trigger that exceeds the individual's coping capacity and initiates the crisis state.