Psychoanalysis Crisis Intervention Techniques 2

Question 1

In Caplan's crisis theory, what distinguishes a crisis from ordinary stress?

Accepted Answer

The individual's usual coping mechanisms are overwhelmed

Answer

Caplan defined a crisis as a period when habitual problem-solving methods fail and emotional tension rises sharply.

Question 2

The Roberts Seven-Stage Crisis Intervention Model begins with which step?

Accepted Answer

Assess lethality and safety

Answer

Roberts' model opens with a biopsychosocial and lethality assessment to determine immediate safety needs.

Question 3

Which psychoanalytic concept explains why a crisis can trigger regression to earlier developmental conflicts?

Accepted Answer

Fixation at earlier libidinal stages

Answer

When ego resources are depleted, individuals may regress to fixation points where libidinal energy was arrested during development.

Question 4

Active listening in crisis intervention primarily serves to:

Accepted Answer

Communicate empathy and reduce the client's isolation

Answer

Active listening validates the person's experience and builds the therapeutic alliance needed for further intervention.

Question 5

A psychoanalytically oriented crisis counselor notices the client idealizes them immediately. This most likely reflects:

Accepted Answer

Idealization transference arising from heightened dependency needs during crisis

Answer

Crisis states increase dependency and regression, making idealization transference more likely as the client seeks an omnipotent rescuer.

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