Crisis Intervention Training
__________ Diversion is shifting someone away from the criminal justice
system (no arrest or charges made), and guiding them to another form of
intervention.
- Pre-crime
- Pre-arrest
- Post-arrest
- Jail - correct answer ✔Pre-arrest
'Normal' behavior is:
- Whatever we as individuals decide it is
- The center of a statistical bell curve
- Essentially meaningless outside of statistical and mathematical solutions for
"average"
- All of the above - correct answer ✔All of the Above
'You' statements are often interpreted as accusatory, and are helpful when
dealing with someone in crisis.
True or False - correct answer ✔False
"I am John Doe. What would you like me to call you?" is an example of a pro-
LEAPS phrase.
True or False - correct answer ✔True
,"I am not going to tell you again." Is an example of a pro-LEAPS phrase.
True or False - correct answer ✔False
6 out of 10 people with Alzheimer's will ____________. If not found within 24
hours up to half of those who do risk serious injury or death (2017).
- Wander
- Drive
- Tell rambling stories
- None of the above - correct answer ✔Wander
A condition that an individual may have had since birth or childhood which has
prevented them from full social or vocational independence in adulthood, and
which continues through their life span is:
- A traumatic brain injury
- A developmental disorder
- A personality disorder
- A mental illness - correct answer ✔A developmental disorder
A correct definition of "crisis" is:
- An attack of pain, distress, or disordered function
- A really bad hair day
- An emotionally significant event or radical change of status in a person's life
, - A and C - correct answer ✔An attack of pain, distress, or disordered
function
and
An emotionally significant event or radical change of status in a person's life
A court that combines judicial supervision with community mental health
treatment and support services in an effort to reduce criminal recidivism;
improve quality of life of people with mental illnesses and increase their
participation in effective treatment; and to reduce court and corrections related
costs is called:
- District Court
- County Court
- Mental Health Court
- Appellate Court - correct answer ✔Mental Health Court
A deflecting or redirecting statement is often the best technique when facing
verbal abuse.
True or False - correct answer ✔True
A mental illness can be diagnosed based on behaviors and thinking evaluated
by all of the following EXCEPT:
- Psychiatrist or psychologist
- A friend that reads a lot on the internet
- Licensed social worker or professional counselor
- Other qualified professionals - correct answer ✔A friend that reads a lot on
the internet
__________ Diversion is shifting someone away from the criminal justice
system (no arrest or charges made), and guiding them to another form of
intervention.
- Pre-crime
- Pre-arrest
- Post-arrest
- Jail - correct answer ✔Pre-arrest
'Normal' behavior is:
- Whatever we as individuals decide it is
- The center of a statistical bell curve
- Essentially meaningless outside of statistical and mathematical solutions for
"average"
- All of the above - correct answer ✔All of the Above
'You' statements are often interpreted as accusatory, and are helpful when
dealing with someone in crisis.
True or False - correct answer ✔False
"I am John Doe. What would you like me to call you?" is an example of a pro-
LEAPS phrase.
True or False - correct answer ✔True
,"I am not going to tell you again." Is an example of a pro-LEAPS phrase.
True or False - correct answer ✔False
6 out of 10 people with Alzheimer's will ____________. If not found within 24
hours up to half of those who do risk serious injury or death (2017).
- Wander
- Drive
- Tell rambling stories
- None of the above - correct answer ✔Wander
A condition that an individual may have had since birth or childhood which has
prevented them from full social or vocational independence in adulthood, and
which continues through their life span is:
- A traumatic brain injury
- A developmental disorder
- A personality disorder
- A mental illness - correct answer ✔A developmental disorder
A correct definition of "crisis" is:
- An attack of pain, distress, or disordered function
- A really bad hair day
- An emotionally significant event or radical change of status in a person's life
, - A and C - correct answer ✔An attack of pain, distress, or disordered
function
and
An emotionally significant event or radical change of status in a person's life
A court that combines judicial supervision with community mental health
treatment and support services in an effort to reduce criminal recidivism;
improve quality of life of people with mental illnesses and increase their
participation in effective treatment; and to reduce court and corrections related
costs is called:
- District Court
- County Court
- Mental Health Court
- Appellate Court - correct answer ✔Mental Health Court
A deflecting or redirecting statement is often the best technique when facing
verbal abuse.
True or False - correct answer ✔True
A mental illness can be diagnosed based on behaviors and thinking evaluated
by all of the following EXCEPT:
- Psychiatrist or psychologist
- A friend that reads a lot on the internet
- Licensed social worker or professional counselor
- Other qualified professionals - correct answer ✔A friend that reads a lot on
the internet
