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Prepare for your CPI Certification Test with verified practice questions and study guides. Covers Crisis Prevention, ACRP CPI, Child Protective Investigator, and more.

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CPI Certification Test LATEST
UPDATES!!! 2026-2027 | CORRECT
SOLUTIONS WITH QUIZ & ANSWERS |
HIGHLY GRADED A+

4 Behavior Levels - CORRECT ANSWERS-1. Anxiety
2.Defensive
3. Acting Out Person
4. Tension Reduction

Staff Attitude and Approach to Anxiety - CORRECT ANSWERS-Be Supportive
an emphatic non-judgemental attempt to alleviate anxiety

Staff Attitude and Approach to Defensive - CORRECT ANSWERS-directive-attempt to
control the situation and begin to set limits

Staff Attitude and Approach Acting Out Person - CORRECT ANSWERS-non-violent
physical crisis intervention

Staff Attitudes for Tension Reduction - CORRECT ANSWERS-therapeutic rapport
decrease in energy regaining of rationality

integrated Experience - CORRECT ANSWERS-we can set the tone for whether or not
the behavior escalates or de-escalates

non-verbal-proxemics (personal space) - CORRECT ANSWERS-area surrounding your
body considered an extension of self. 1 1/2 to 3 feet (typically) culture, height, gender,
age, status, appearance, and familiarity.

kinesics (body language) - CORRECT ANSWERS-non-verbal message transmitted by
motion and body posture. Factors: eye contact, facial expressions send a very strong
message gestures, how we stand
(stance) hands

3 reasons for using the CPI supportive stance - CORRECT ANSWERS-safety
less threatening
communicates respect

, components of the communication pyramid - CORRECT ANSWERS-verbal
communication, para verbal coomunication, and non-verbal communication

what is paraverbal communication - CORRECT ANSWERS-how we say what we say

three components of paraverbal communication - CORRECT ANSWERS-tone
volume
cadence

total voice control

what is the verbal escalation continuum? - CORRECT ANSWERS-the kite
1. Questioning
2. Refusal
3. Release
4. Intimidation
5. Tension-Reduction

what is questioning - CORRECT ANSWERS-information-seeking

what is an intervention for questioning - CORRECT ANSWERS-give a rational response
redirect

what is refusal? - CORRECT ANSWERS-non-compliance

what is an intervention for refusal - CORRECT ANSWERS-set limits
give options

what is release - CORRECT ANSWERS-high energy outburst

intervention for release - CORRECT ANSWERS-let it happen
isolate the situation

what is intimidation - CORRECT ANSWERS-verbal or non verbal threats

intervention for intimidation - CORRECT ANSWERS-take it seriously
get help
document

what is tension reduction - CORRECT ANSWERS-decreased energy and regaining
rationality

what is an intervention for tension reduction - CORRECT ANSWERS-therapeutic
rapport

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