Ch 25-27 Foundations of
mental health questions with
correct answers
What is anger? - correct answer Normal emotional response to a perceived threat, frustration, or
distressing event
What is aggression? - correct answer A forceful attitude or action that is expressed physically,
symbolically, or verbally
What is assertiveness? - correct answer The ability to directly express one's feelings or needs in a way
that respects the rights of other people yet retains one's dignity
What is an impulse control? - correct answer Ability to express one's emotions in appropriate or
effective ways
What is acting out? - correct answer Use of inappropriate or destructive behaviors to express emotions
What is passive aggression? - correct answer Indirect expressions of anger through subtle, evasive, or
manipulative behaviors
What is violence? - correct answer Behavior that threatens or harms other people or their property
What is assault? - correct answer Any behavior that presents an immediate threat to another person
What is battery? - correct answer Unlawful use of force on a person without his or her consent
,How do infants express unmet needs? - correct answer Loud, uncontrollable crying and screaming,
profuse perspiration, difficulty breathing, flailing of arms and legs
Why do toddlers engage in temper tantrums? - correct answer To focus their aggression on the person
or thing they think is responsible for their anger
How do preschool children show their anger? - correct answer By assaulting or hitting each other
frequently
How is aggression expressed by adolescences? - correct answer Fighting is organized, controlled, and
purposeful. Peer groups are the greatest influence. If activities of the group are illegal or distruptive to
others, then it is called a gang.
Between 22 and 45 yrs old, most expression of aggression and fighting occur within the ? - correct
answer Family
After 45 years of age, few people engage in? - correct answer Physical aggression
What happens during the trigger stage of an assault? - correct answer -Stress-producing event elicts
anger, fear, anxiety, or similar response
-Coping mechanisms are chosen in an attempt to achieve control
When are crisis interventions successful in during a cycle of assault? - correct answer Very early in the
trigger stage
What is the building stage during which each behavioral response moves a step closer to total loss of
control. Aggressive behaviors become increasingly ineffective in regaining control. - correct answer
Escalation stage
During what stage are aggressive behaviors such as rapid pacing, fist pounding and complaining loudly
seen? - correct answer Escalation stage
, In what stage does actual assaultive behavior occur? (physical harm to others, abuse or torture of
animals, destruction of property, or verbal abuse) - correct answer Crisis stage
The best interventions for the Crisis stage are? - correct answer Protect the individual and others in the
environment from physical harm
During the crisis stage, why are people unable to listen to reason, follow directions, or engage in mental
exercises? - correct answer They are so controlled by their anger that they cannot respond to most
outside stimuli
What stage is the cooling-down period that follows an emotional explosion? - correct answer Recovery
stage
What interventions should take place during the recovery stage? - correct answer Assessing for injuries
or trauma and providing a safe, quiet environment in which the person can recover
What takes place during the last stage of the assault cycle, the depression stage? - correct answer A
period of guilt and attempts to reconcile with others
Conduct disorders most often occur when ? - correct answer in childhood
Impulse control disorders usually develop when? - correct answer later in life
Adjustment disorders can occur when? - correct answer at any time
True or False: The potential for aggressive actions is present in every client, regardless of diagnosis. -
correct answer True
Pattern of behavior whereby the basic rights of others or major age-appropriate societal norms or rules
are violated is called? - correct answer Conduct disorder
mental health questions with
correct answers
What is anger? - correct answer Normal emotional response to a perceived threat, frustration, or
distressing event
What is aggression? - correct answer A forceful attitude or action that is expressed physically,
symbolically, or verbally
What is assertiveness? - correct answer The ability to directly express one's feelings or needs in a way
that respects the rights of other people yet retains one's dignity
What is an impulse control? - correct answer Ability to express one's emotions in appropriate or
effective ways
What is acting out? - correct answer Use of inappropriate or destructive behaviors to express emotions
What is passive aggression? - correct answer Indirect expressions of anger through subtle, evasive, or
manipulative behaviors
What is violence? - correct answer Behavior that threatens or harms other people or their property
What is assault? - correct answer Any behavior that presents an immediate threat to another person
What is battery? - correct answer Unlawful use of force on a person without his or her consent
,How do infants express unmet needs? - correct answer Loud, uncontrollable crying and screaming,
profuse perspiration, difficulty breathing, flailing of arms and legs
Why do toddlers engage in temper tantrums? - correct answer To focus their aggression on the person
or thing they think is responsible for their anger
How do preschool children show their anger? - correct answer By assaulting or hitting each other
frequently
How is aggression expressed by adolescences? - correct answer Fighting is organized, controlled, and
purposeful. Peer groups are the greatest influence. If activities of the group are illegal or distruptive to
others, then it is called a gang.
Between 22 and 45 yrs old, most expression of aggression and fighting occur within the ? - correct
answer Family
After 45 years of age, few people engage in? - correct answer Physical aggression
What happens during the trigger stage of an assault? - correct answer -Stress-producing event elicts
anger, fear, anxiety, or similar response
-Coping mechanisms are chosen in an attempt to achieve control
When are crisis interventions successful in during a cycle of assault? - correct answer Very early in the
trigger stage
What is the building stage during which each behavioral response moves a step closer to total loss of
control. Aggressive behaviors become increasingly ineffective in regaining control. - correct answer
Escalation stage
During what stage are aggressive behaviors such as rapid pacing, fist pounding and complaining loudly
seen? - correct answer Escalation stage
, In what stage does actual assaultive behavior occur? (physical harm to others, abuse or torture of
animals, destruction of property, or verbal abuse) - correct answer Crisis stage
The best interventions for the Crisis stage are? - correct answer Protect the individual and others in the
environment from physical harm
During the crisis stage, why are people unable to listen to reason, follow directions, or engage in mental
exercises? - correct answer They are so controlled by their anger that they cannot respond to most
outside stimuli
What stage is the cooling-down period that follows an emotional explosion? - correct answer Recovery
stage
What interventions should take place during the recovery stage? - correct answer Assessing for injuries
or trauma and providing a safe, quiet environment in which the person can recover
What takes place during the last stage of the assault cycle, the depression stage? - correct answer A
period of guilt and attempts to reconcile with others
Conduct disorders most often occur when ? - correct answer in childhood
Impulse control disorders usually develop when? - correct answer later in life
Adjustment disorders can occur when? - correct answer at any time
True or False: The potential for aggressive actions is present in every client, regardless of diagnosis. -
correct answer True
Pattern of behavior whereby the basic rights of others or major age-appropriate societal norms or rules
are violated is called? - correct answer Conduct disorder
