Table of Contents Chapter 1: Basic Concepts of Crisis Intervention 2 Learning Outcome Quizzes 2 Application Exercises 10 Test Items 12 Test Answer Key 16 Chapter 1: Basic Concepts of Crisis Intervention Chapter 1 Learning Outcome Quizzes Learning Objective 1.1: Describe the key terms and concepts in the field of crisis intervention. [Q1] The experience of an event may or may not impact the individual to the degree where it is categorized as a crisis. Using the trilogy definition for crisis, what elements are needed for an event to be considered a crisis? 1. Perception of the event, adverse childhood reactions, and level of functioning is impacted 2. Perception of the event, exceeds resources, and level of functioning is impacted [correct] 3. Perception of the event, socioeconomic status, and exceeds resources 4. Perception of an event, exceeds resources, and disability status [Feedback for Answer Choice 1] Although adverse childhood reactions is a variable to address with a client to determine coping skills, resources, and experiences, this is not part of the trilogy of the definition of crises. [Feedback for Correct Answer 2] Individuals differ in how they experience situations/events. Multiple persons may experience the same situation but respond differently. The perception of the event as a crisis is connected to one’s available resources and coping skills. A person who experiences the event as a crisis will often have fewer resources or coping skills to work through a crisis. When this occurs, the individual’s perception of the crisis may cause some dysfunction in their life. [Feedback for Answer Choice 3]