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Define "Crisis." - CORRECT ANSWER -A situation - real or perceived - that
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exceeds the person's current resources and coping mechanisms.
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What are 3 different types of crisis's? - CORRECT ANSWER -Situational
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What are the 4 key goals for an officer when he is managing crisis situations? - CORRECT
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1. Try to ensure safetyfor yourself, other officers,subjects, and other citizens.
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4. When appropriate, help arrange follow-up carefor people undergoing crises.
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What does EDP stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER -Emotionally-Disturbed Persons
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What are the 3 categories of EDP's? - CORRECT ANSWER -1. Long-Term EDP's
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What is a Long-Term EDP? - CORRECT ANSWER -
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People who are chronically mentally ill, meaning that they have a mental disorder all the time.
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What is a Short-Term EDP? - CORRECT ANSWER -
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People who are going through an emotional crisis, or who are very upset for some reason.
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abilities by certain events.
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What is a Chemical Abuser? - CORRECT ANSWER - People
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who abuse alcohol or other drugs, or both.
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Can a Long-Term EDP be cured? - CORRECT ANSWER -No, long-
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term EDP's have disorders that can't be cured but they can be treated.
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A person withdrawing from alcohol or drugs can be labeled under which EDP category? - CORRECT
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ANSWER -Chemical Abuser
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What are some visible characteristics of some EDP's? (6) - CORRECT ANSWER -
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Define "Crisis." - CORRECT ANSWER -A situation - real or perceived - that
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What are 3 different types of crisis's? - CORRECT ANSWER -Situational
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What are the 4 key goals for an officer when he is managing crisis situations? - CORRECT
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What does EDP stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER -Emotionally-Disturbed Persons
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What are the 3 categories of EDP's? - CORRECT ANSWER -1. Long-Term EDP's
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What is a Short-Term EDP? - CORRECT ANSWER -
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What is a Chemical Abuser? - CORRECT ANSWER - People
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Can a Long-Term EDP be cured? - CORRECT ANSWER -No, long-
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A person withdrawing from alcohol or drugs can be labeled under which EDP category? - CORRECT
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