Question 1

Education of a client is the first stage of violence prevention in institutions.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

You are a worker in a residential treatment program for behaviorally disruptive adolescents.Briefly describe the stages of intervention with a potentially violent individual.​

Accepted Answer

The stages of intervention with a potent

Question 3

When threatening conditions occur,at times,doing nothing may be the best approach.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Research indicates that which of the following is generally not an antecedent to violent behavior?

Accepted Answer

A) Distraught family members who do not believe the client's needs are being met 
B) ​Certain times of day such as bedtime 
C) ​Release from a mental health treatment facility 
D) A history of violent behavior 
A) Distraught family members who do not believe the client's needs are being met 
B) ​Certain times of day such as bedtime 
C) ​Release from a mental health treatment facility 
D) A history of violent behavior

Question 5

The best predictor of violence is:​

Accepted Answer

A) mental illness. 
B) history of earlier violent behaviors.​ 
C) ​time frames,such as during a full moon. 
D) an understanding of each clients' personality. 
A) mental illness. 
B) history of earlier violent behaviors.​ 
C) ​time frames,such as during a full moon. 
D) an understanding of each clients' personality.

Question 6

Institutional culpability for poorly controlling violent behavior may be attributed to:​

Accepted Answer

A) much stronger client rights. 
B) ​a fear of being sued. 
C) ​too much publicity about violent events which are then "copycatted" by others. 
D) restricted monetary expenditures. 
A) much stronger client rights. 
B) ​a fear of being sued. 
C) ​too much publicity about violent events which are then "copycatted" by others. 
D) restricted monetary expenditures.

Question 7

A counseling office should be arranged so the therapist can keep the client confined if necessary.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

When making a home visit where a potentially violent client may reside,once the door is opened it is best to stride purposively into the room stating clearly who you are and why you are there.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

One of the best predictors of violence is past violence.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

While the potential for people diagnosed with a mental illness to become violent is not high,there are some diagnoses,such as organic brain disease,that are associated with higher risk for violent actions.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A past family history of violence is not a very good predictor of violence that a client may have in a larger,community,social context.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Deflection of angry feelings may be accomplished by:​

Accepted Answer

A) physical activity and writing down feelings. 
B) ​going to time out and considering consequences. 
C) ​understanding such feelings are transitory in nature. 
D) moving to less threatening topics. 
A) physical activity and writing down feelings. 
B) ​going to time out and considering consequences. 
C) ​understanding such feelings are transitory in nature. 
D) moving to less threatening topics.

Question 13

While both validation and reminiscence therapy are used extensively with the elderly,they are actually two very different approaches.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Females are becoming more violent and in some studies have been found to be as likely to assault staff as males.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Sun-up syndrome is so called because people become violent as they wake up in institutions,are not sure of their surroundings,and become confused and agitated.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Of the following drugs,which has been associated with more than half the violence in Emergency Rooms?​

Accepted Answer

A) Alcohol 
B) ​Barbiturates 
C) ​Cocaine and crack 
D) Amphetamines 
A) Alcohol 
B) ​Barbiturates 
C) ​Cocaine and crack 
D) Amphetamines

Question 17

Reminiscence therapy allows clients to reflect on their lives and restore credibility to them.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Of the following intervention strategies,which would be least likely to help prevent violence?​

Accepted Answer

A) Management's commitment to budgetary efficiency 
B) ​Management's commitment to security planning 
C) ​Doing a work-site analysis to boost staff morale 
D) Providing inconsistent staff training in de-escalation 
A) Management's commitment to budgetary efficiency 
B) ​Management's commitment to security planning 
C) ​Doing a work-site analysis to boost staff morale 
D) Providing inconsistent staff training in de-escalation

Question 19

Workers who experience a physical assault are best supported by giving them time off,giving staff new safety tips based on the incident,and moving beyond the incident compassionately but quickly.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

When doing outreach,the best place to park your car for safety's sake would be:​

Accepted Answer

A) directly in front of the house. 
B) ​in the driveway of the house. 
C) ​just beyond the front of the house. 
D) across the street and down the block. 
A) directly in front of the house. 
B) ​in the driveway of the house. 
C) ​just beyond the front of the house. 
D) across the street and down the block.

Education of a client is the first stage of violence prevention in institutions.

You are a worker in a residential treatment program for behaviorally disruptive adolescents.Briefly describe the stages of intervention with a potentially violent individual.

When threatening conditions occur,at times,doing nothing may be the best approach.

Research indicates that which of the following is generally not an antecedent to violent behavior?

The best predictor of violence is:

Institutional culpability for poorly controlling violent behavior may be attributed to:

A counseling office should be arranged so the therapist can keep the client confined if necessary.

When making a home visit where a potentially violent client may reside,once the door is opened it is best to stride purposively into the room stating clearly who you are and why you are there.

One of the best predictors of violence is past violence.

While the potential for people diagnosed with a mental illness to become violent is not high,there are some diagnoses,such as organic brain disease,that are associated with higher risk for violent actions.

A past family history of violence is not a very good predictor of violence that a client may have in a larger,community,social context.

Deflection of angry feelings may be accomplished by:

While both validation and reminiscence therapy are used extensively with the elderly,they are actually two very different approaches.

Females are becoming more violent and in some studies have been found to be as likely to assault staff as males.

Sun-up syndrome is so called because people become violent as they wake up in institutions,are not sure of their surroundings,and become confused and agitated.

Of the following drugs,which has been associated with more than half the violence in Emergency Rooms?

Reminiscence therapy allows clients to reflect on their lives and restore credibility to them.

Of the following intervention strategies,which would be least likely to help prevent violence?

Workers who experience a physical assault are best supported by giving them time off,giving staff new safety tips based on the incident,and moving beyond the incident compassionately but quickly.

When doing outreach,the best place to park your car for safety's sake would be:

Approaching Crisis Intervention

Culturally Effective Helping

The Intervention and Assessment Models

Tools of the Trade

Crisis Case Handling

Telephone and Online Crisis Counseling

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Crisis of Lethality

Sexual Assault

Partner Violence

Family Crisis Intervention

Personal Loss

Crisis in Schools

Legal and Ethical Issues

Burnout, vicarious Traumatization, and Compassion Fatigue

Disaster Response

Chemical Dependency

Crisishostage Negotiation

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Exam 14: Violent Behavior in Institutions

Education of a client is the first stage of violence prevention in institutions.​

You are a worker in a residential treatment program for behaviorally disruptive adolescents.Briefly describe the stages of intervention with a potentially violent individual.​

When threatening conditions occur,at times,doing nothing may be the best approach.​

Research indicates that which of the following is generally not an antecedent to violent behavior?

The best predictor of violence is:​

Institutional culpability for poorly controlling violent behavior may be attributed to:​

A counseling office should be arranged so the therapist can keep the client confined if necessary.​

When making a home visit where a potentially violent client may reside,once the door is opened it is best to stride purposively into the room stating clearly who you are and why you are there.​

One of the best predictors of violence is past violence.​

While the potential for people diagnosed with a mental illness to become violent is not high,there are some diagnoses,such as organic brain disease,that are associated with higher risk for violent actions.​

A past family history of violence is not a very good predictor of violence that a client may have in a larger,community,social context.​

Deflection of angry feelings may be accomplished by:​

While both validation and reminiscence therapy are used extensively with the elderly,they are actually two very different approaches.

Females are becoming more violent and in some studies have been found to be as likely to assault staff as males.​

Sun-up syndrome is so called because people become violent as they wake up in institutions,are not sure of their surroundings,and become confused and agitated.​

Of the following drugs,which has been associated with more than half the violence in Emergency Rooms?​

Reminiscence therapy allows clients to reflect on their lives and restore credibility to them.​

Of the following intervention strategies,which would be least likely to help prevent violence?​

Workers who experience a physical assault are best supported by giving them time off,giving staff new safety tips based on the incident,and moving beyond the incident compassionately but quickly.​

When doing outreach,the best place to park your car for safety's sake would be:​

Approaching Crisis Intervention

Culturally Effective Helping

The Intervention and Assessment Models

Tools of the Trade

Crisis Case Handling

Telephone and Online Crisis Counseling

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Crisis of Lethality

Sexual Assault

Partner Violence

Family Crisis Intervention

Personal Loss

Crisis in Schools

Legal and Ethical Issues

Burnout, vicarious Traumatization, and Compassion Fatigue

Disaster Response

Chemical Dependency

Crisishostage Negotiation

Filters

Education of a client is the first stage of violence prevention in institutions.

You are a worker in a residential treatment program for behaviorally disruptive adolescents.Briefly describe the stages of intervention with a potentially violent individual.

When threatening conditions occur,at times,doing nothing may be the best approach.

The best predictor of violence is:

Institutional culpability for poorly controlling violent behavior may be attributed to:

A counseling office should be arranged so the therapist can keep the client confined if necessary.

When making a home visit where a potentially violent client may reside,once the door is opened it is best to stride purposively into the room stating clearly who you are and why you are there.

One of the best predictors of violence is past violence.

While the potential for people diagnosed with a mental illness to become violent is not high,there are some diagnoses,such as organic brain disease,that are associated with higher risk for violent actions.

A past family history of violence is not a very good predictor of violence that a client may have in a larger,community,social context.

Deflection of angry feelings may be accomplished by:

Females are becoming more violent and in some studies have been found to be as likely to assault staff as males.

Sun-up syndrome is so called because people become violent as they wake up in institutions,are not sure of their surroundings,and become confused and agitated.

Of the following drugs,which has been associated with more than half the violence in Emergency Rooms?

Reminiscence therapy allows clients to reflect on their lives and restore credibility to them.

Of the following intervention strategies,which would be least likely to help prevent violence?

Workers who experience a physical assault are best supported by giving them time off,giving staff new safety tips based on the incident,and moving beyond the incident compassionately but quickly.

When doing outreach,the best place to park your car for safety's sake would be: