Crisis Intervention Programs Are

question 17

Multiple Choice

Crisis intervention programs are

• A) not a useful model of intervention for adolescents
• B) directed primarily at adolescents who are not ambivalent about ending their lives
• C) designed to minimize suicidal behaviors in adolescents
• D) dependent upon the helping agency initiating telephone contact with distressed adolescents
• E) none of these

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Definitions:

Internal or External Stimulus

Any event or situation that triggers a response or reaction from an individual or organization, which can originate from within (internal) or outside (external) the entity.

Personality

The set of distinctive characteristics that lead an individual to respond in a consistent way to certain situations.

Family Life Cycle

a series of stages through which a family progresses over time, including changes in family structure and roles influenced by aging, marital status, and childrearing.

Personal Value System

An individual's set of beliefs and values that guide their behaviors and decision-making processes.