ESPC De-Escalation & Crisis Intervention 3

Question 1

Which phase of the crisis cycle is characterized by a student returning to a baseline calm state after a crisis?

Accepted Answer

Recovery phase

Answer

The recovery phase follows the peak of a crisis and involves gradual return to baseline functioning.

Question 2

An ESP notices early warning signs that a student may be heading toward a crisis. The BEST action is to:

Accepted Answer

Implement a proactive calming strategy before escalation occurs

Answer

Early intervention during warning signs is more effective and less disruptive than waiting for full escalation.

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of a 'trigger' in the crisis cycle?

Accepted Answer

A student refusing to transition to the next class after a peer conflict at lunch

Answer

A peer conflict at lunch is an antecedent event that sets off the chain of behaviors leading toward crisis.

Question 4

A student is verbally aggressive but has not become physically dangerous. The ESP should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Attempt to engage the student in a calm verbal exchange

Answer

Calm verbal engagement acknowledges the student's distress and may prevent escalation to physical crisis.

Question 5

What is the PRIMARY goal of offering choices during de-escalation?

Accepted Answer

To give the student control and reduce power struggles

Answer

Offering limited choices restores a sense of control, which reduces the motivation to escalate.

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