Which of the Following Scenarios Best Depicts a Behavioural Crisis

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following scenarios best depicts a behavioural crisis?

• A) A patient is waving fists, cursing, and shouting threats at a nurse.
• B) A patient is curled up in a corner of the bathroom, wrapped in a towel.
• C) A patient is crying hysterically after receiving a phone call from a family member.
• D) A patient is performing push-ups in the middle of the hall, forcing others to walk around.

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Definitions:

Cognitive

Pertaining to mental processes such as perception, memory, judgment, and reasoning.

Self

The individual's awareness of their own identity and personal characteristics, forming the basis of self-concept.

Behavior-focused Therapy

A form of therapy that aims to change harmful behaviors through techniques like conditioning and reinforcement.

Problematic Behaviors

Actions or patterns of behavior that are disruptive, harmful, or otherwise negatively impact an individual's life or the well-being of others.