A Person Calls the Crisis Hotline and Says,"Nobody Can Help

question 1

Multiple Choice

A person calls the crisis hotline and says,"Nobody can help me now.I just want to say goodbye to somebody before I do it." The best response to this statement would be:

• A) "I can help you. Will you let me try?"
• B) "You're still alive, so you can still get help."
• C) "You sound very discouraged. What are you planning to do?"
• D) "I'll arrange transportation so you can come here and tell me about the problem."

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Definitions:

Decay Theory

A theory of forgetting that proposes that memories may fade or erode over time in the absence of rehearsal or usage.

Sensory Memory

The very first system in memory, in which raw information from the senses is held for a very brief period of time.

Short-Term Memory

The capacity for holding a small amount of information in mind in an active, readily available state for a short period of time.

Prefrontal Cortex

A region of the brain located at the front of the frontal lobes, associated with complex behaviors, decision making, and moderating social behavior.