CIT 40 Hour Questions and Verified Correct
Answers
True answer - A feeling of hopelessness has been found to be strong indicator of suicidal risk.
True or False
False answer - Individuals with a mental illness are more likely to display violent behavior than
the general population at large. True or False
false answer - Dilated pupils, high body temperature, profuse sweating, and skin discoloration
are not physical cues indicating a person may be suffering from Excited Delirium. True or False
true answer - Excited Delirium is a term used by the National Association of Medical Examiners
for over a decade that is not recognized by the American Medical Association as a diagnosis for
any medical or psychiatric condition. True or false
Bipolar Disorder answer - The two most common Mood Disorders encountered by law
enforcement officers are Depression and _______.
True answer - An individual with a mental illness may become upset by the mere appearance of
a person in uniform. True or False
paranoid, antisocial, and borderline answer - The three most common Personality Disorders
encountered by officers are:
True answer - Mental illness is more often seen in persons who grew up in a dysfunctional
family environment. True or False
, False answer - In communicating with an individual experiencing delusional behavior, it is best
to "play along" with the behavior to lessen the chance of a violent confrontation. True or False
diffuse the crisis and give the person a referral to an appropriate social service agency. answer -
You assess a situation in which a person is exhibiting disruptive, bizarre behavior, but that
behavior does not pose an immediate danger to the subject, officer, or others. Your most
appropriate action should be to
True answer - Sometimes the best action to take by a peace officer is to step back and allow the
individual to vent. True or False
hypothermia answer - Which of the following is not a psychological disorder that may be
encountered by officers?
Respect the person's personal space. answer - Which of the following is the first step to take in
approaching a person who is exhibiting symptoms of a mental illness?
Phobia answer - An intense paralyzing fear of something in the absence of any real danger is
called
Person has made a threat to harm self. answer - Which factor initiates law enforcement
involvement?
the control paradox answer - By using a less physical, less authoritative, less confrontational,
less controlling approach, an officer may end up having more control and authority over a
person in a mental health crisis. In crisis intervention training, this principle is referred to as:
avoid using the person's name in talking to him or her answer - In handling a person with
mental illness, do all of the following EXCEPT
Answers
True answer - A feeling of hopelessness has been found to be strong indicator of suicidal risk.
True or False
False answer - Individuals with a mental illness are more likely to display violent behavior than
the general population at large. True or False
false answer - Dilated pupils, high body temperature, profuse sweating, and skin discoloration
are not physical cues indicating a person may be suffering from Excited Delirium. True or False
true answer - Excited Delirium is a term used by the National Association of Medical Examiners
for over a decade that is not recognized by the American Medical Association as a diagnosis for
any medical or psychiatric condition. True or false
Bipolar Disorder answer - The two most common Mood Disorders encountered by law
enforcement officers are Depression and _______.
True answer - An individual with a mental illness may become upset by the mere appearance of
a person in uniform. True or False
paranoid, antisocial, and borderline answer - The three most common Personality Disorders
encountered by officers are:
True answer - Mental illness is more often seen in persons who grew up in a dysfunctional
family environment. True or False
, False answer - In communicating with an individual experiencing delusional behavior, it is best
to "play along" with the behavior to lessen the chance of a violent confrontation. True or False
diffuse the crisis and give the person a referral to an appropriate social service agency. answer -
You assess a situation in which a person is exhibiting disruptive, bizarre behavior, but that
behavior does not pose an immediate danger to the subject, officer, or others. Your most
appropriate action should be to
True answer - Sometimes the best action to take by a peace officer is to step back and allow the
individual to vent. True or False
hypothermia answer - Which of the following is not a psychological disorder that may be
encountered by officers?
Respect the person's personal space. answer - Which of the following is the first step to take in
approaching a person who is exhibiting symptoms of a mental illness?
Phobia answer - An intense paralyzing fear of something in the absence of any real danger is
called
Person has made a threat to harm self. answer - Which factor initiates law enforcement
involvement?
the control paradox answer - By using a less physical, less authoritative, less confrontational,
less controlling approach, an officer may end up having more control and authority over a
person in a mental health crisis. In crisis intervention training, this principle is referred to as:
avoid using the person's name in talking to him or her answer - In handling a person with
mental illness, do all of the following EXCEPT
