HUSR 410 Midterm

Question 1

a state of emotional and psychological imbalance

Answer 1

crisis

Question 2

According to Kanel’s formula for increasing fxn, which comes first?

Answer 2

changing the perception of the precipitating event

Question 3

in Chinese, crisis means

Answer 3

both danger and opportunity

Question 4

during a crisis state, a person is generally

Answer 4

vulnerable

Question 5

the ego has been hypothesized to be the part of the mind that

Answer 5

masters reality in order to fxn

Question 6

if a person in crisis doesn’t seek intervention, he will often

Answer 6

return to a lower level of fxn, attempt suicide, become a crisis prone person

Question 7

the curvilinear model of anxiety suggests that the highest level of performance and optimal motivation occurs when someone experiences

Answer 7

moderate anxiety

Question 8

the coconut grove fire occurred at

Answer 8

a nightclub in Boston, 1942

Question 9

Who was associated with the Wellesley project?

Answer 9

Lindemann, Caplan

Question 10

Which is not one of Caplan’s 7 characterisitics of effective coping people?

Answer 10

working through problems as fast as you can all at once

Question 11

What led to the deinstitutionalization of the mentally ill in the 1950’s?

Answer 11

the widespread use of psychiatric medications

Question 12

What was the goal of the community mental health centers act of 1963?

Answer 12

to create 1 community of mental health center per 100,000 people

Question 13

current health maintenance orgs view crisis intervention as

Answer 13

cost effective

Question 14

which theoretical modality has been a contributing force to crisis intervention?

Answer 14

pscyhoanalytic, cognitive, humanisitic

Question 15

nonmalificence refers to the ethical idea of

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doing no harm to clients

Question 16

guide to behaviors that are deemed good for society and each individual

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ethics

Question 17

the use of paraprofessionals to provide crisis intervention is controversial for many mental health professionals

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true

Question 18

ethical issues usually deal with

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boundary violations, improper/incompetent practice, breach of confidentiality

Question 19

countertransference problems can often be addressed when a counselor seeks their own self-awareness through personal therapy

Answer 19

true

Question 20

example of dual relationship

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sex with a client

Question 21

clients may waive the right to privilege if they wish the counselor to share certain info in court

Answer 21

privileged communication

Question 22

which isn’t mandatory for a crisis worker to report to authorities?

Answer 22

marital affair

Question 23

evidence based practice helps clients receive the most competent service possible

Answer 23

true

Question 24

preparation and practices that integrate multicultural and culture specific awareness, knowledge and skills

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multicultural counseling

Question 25

cultural sensitivity isn't really an ethical mandate

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false

Question 26

during which stage of development cultural sensitivity might a therapist be hypervigilant and confused in determining cultural significance of clients' actions?

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burden of considering culture

Question 27

which refers to behaviors and traditions of all or most humans regardless of race, ethnicity or culture?

Answer 27

etic

Question 28

which ethnic group might be most likely to deal with family enmeshment?

Answer 28

Latinos

Question 29

a typical crisis issue for a gay individual might be

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disclosing their sexual orientation to others

Question 30

Kanel's ABC model of crisis intervention is based lossely on

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Jone's ABC method of crisis management

Question 31

the "A" section of the ABC model focuses on

Answer 31

developing/maintaining rapport

Question 32

which technique is considered a basic attending skill?

Answer 32

verbal following, open-ended questions, paraphrasing

Question 33

which type of question would be most effective in gathering factual info?

Answer 33

close-ended

Question 34

which type of question allows clients an opportunity to explore their thoughts and feelings without feeling interrogated?

Answer 34

open-ended

Question 35

the best time to use clarifying is

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when the counselor isn't quite sure of what the client just said

Question 36

when a client is crying, the best technique would be

Answer 36

reflection of feelings

Question 37

which statement most expresses and emotion?

Answer 37

I feel mad

Question 38

which is the most true about the "B" section of the ABC model?

Answer 38

it focuses on the client's presenting crisis

Question 39

which is considered an ethical check?

Answer 39

suicide, homicide, organic issues

Question 40

in the coping stage, a crisis worker might offer which as a coping strategy?

Answer 40

12 step programs, stress management, bibliotherapy

Question 41

the meaning a client has for the precipitating event is also referred to as a

Answer 41

perception

Question 42

which type of statement lets clients know that their feelings are normal and understandable?

Answer 42

validation

Question 43

which type of statement provides factual info and current stats about a problem?

Answer 43

education

Question 44

when beginning the coping section, the 1st thing a counselor should do is

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help the client's explore their own attempts at coping

Question 45

which would be grounds for involuntary hospitalization?

Answer 45

suicide, gravely disabled, danger to others

Question 46

who is best known as a founding father of modern suicidology?

Answer 46

Norman Farberow

Question 47

crisis workers should only conduct a suicide assessment when

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a client seeks counseling for any presenting problem

Question 48

which is not a typical symptom or clue that someone is suicidal

Answer 48

feeling hopeful/powerful

Question 49

an effective intervention for a middle risk suicidal client would be

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written no-suicide contract

Question 50

a high risk suicidal client typically has

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a suicidal plan, the means for killing themselves, and strong suicidal ideation

Question 51

non-suicidal self-injury is often referred to as

Answer 51

self mutilative behavior

Question 52

which program was created to help teens suffering from NSSI?

Answer 52

SAFE

Question 53

which is a risk factor for violence against others?

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delusions

Question 54

during a psychotic decompensation, a person usually experiences

Answer 54

hallucinations

Question 55

when someone can't provide themselves with food, water, cleanliness and other basic needs,they are often referred to as

Answer 55

gravely disabled

Question 56

the MSE is

Answer 56

a formal assessment tool

Question 57

which section of the MSE would focus on whether a person was hearing voices?

Answer 57

perception

Question 58

the purpose of assessing for signs of suicide is

Answer 58

to determine the risk level

Question 59

which statement is true about suicide assessment?

Answer 59

there is validity and reliability in several scales

Question 60

during a developmental crisis, the roles of all the family members

Answer 60

change as one person's role changes

Question 61

the task during the infancy stage is

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helping the infant develop trust that his needs will be met

Question 62

in which stage is the child searching for an identity and differentiation from parents?

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adolescence

Question 63

homeostasis in a family refers to

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stability

Question 64

structural family therapy would say that the fxn of a family is

Answer 64

to provide support/nurturance and create children who can fxn in society

Question 65

which type of boundary occurs when the pattern btwn members is emotional distance?

Answer 65

disengagement

Question 66

which isn't a subsystem within a family?

Answer 66

childhood

Question 67

teens may engage in self-destructive behaviors in order to meet which needs?

Answer 67

autonomy and nurturance

Question 68

which is an example of cyberbullying?

Answer 68

taking unflattering pictures, hurtful messages, spreading rumors

Question 69

which would be a promising intervention in a bullying prevention program?

Answer 69

developing consistent rules against bullying

Question 70

which is most true about teen pregnancy?

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California has the highest rate in US

Question 71

which is the least likely reason for a teen to runaway from home?

Answer 71

street life is extremely glamorous and exciting

Question 72

what would be a goal for family therapy in dealing with a runaway teen?

Answer 72

deparentifying the child

Question 73

what % of persons with eating disorders are female?

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90-95%

Question 74

in which eating disorder is the person most likely to refuse to maintain adequate nutrition?

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anorexia

Question 75

goal of crisis intervention

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increase client's fxning

Question 76

father of modern crisis intervention

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Caplan

Question 77

a stressor that triggers a crisis is often referred to as a precipitating event

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true

Question 78

some anxiety helps motivate people to work through a crisis

Answer 78

true

Question 79

nonprofessionals were used to provide crisis intervention at the Wellesley project

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true

Question 80

cognitive behavioral models have contributed much to the practice of crisis intervention

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true

Question 81

basic attending skills help develop/maintain rapport

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true

Question 82

ABC model tends to have more structure than long term therapy

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true

Question 83

crisis workers try to identify

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precipitating event, perceptions/impairments in fxning

Question 84

a high risk suicidal client usually must be hospitalized for a brief time

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true

Question 85

it is common for depressed individuals to think about death

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true

Question 86

a no suicide contract is a good idea for a

Answer 86

middle risk client

Question 87

psychosocial task for a toddler is to develop a sense of autonomy

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true

Question 88

the midlife crisis also includes the empty nest syndrome

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true

Question 89

cyberbullying is often done on social websites or through texting

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true

Question 90

developmental crisis are often expeted

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true

Question 91

the elderly struggle with the need for integrity vs. despair

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true

Question 92

families often go into crisis states because of structural failings

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true