An Ideal Answer to a Situational Interview Question Must Be

question 44

True/False

An ideal answer to a situational interview question must be exactly as it is written in the scoring guide.

Appreciate the role of medication in managing acute psychotic episodes and aggression.

Identify the psychosocial factors contributing to aggressive behavior in patients.

Implement cognitive and behavioral strategies to help patients manage anger and aggression.

Recognize the profound effects of childhood trauma and substance abuse on coping skills and violence risk.

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Definitions:

Amputation

The surgical removal of a body part, typically a limb or extremity, due to injury, disease, or surgery.

Social Control Theory

A theory of crime, proposed by Travis Hirschi, that posits that strong social bonds increase conformity and decrease deviance.

Travis Hirschi

A criminologist who developed the Social Control Theory, proposing that strong bonds to society encourage conforming behavior and reduce the likelihood of deviance.

Crime

A violation of a norm that has been codified into law.