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What are some potential environmental causes of high-tension situations? (4)
-war zones
-emergency situations
-riots
-day-to-day high-tension situations
What are some potential behavioural causes of high-tension situations? (4)
-emotional reaction: aggression
-medical: existing medical issues
What is a dynamic risk assessment?
Dynamic risk assessments are used when quick action to changing events is needed.
What is an example of a dynamic risk assessment?
The continuous process of identifying hazards, assessing risk, taking action to eliminate or reduce risk, monitoring and reviewing, in the rapidly changing circumstances of an operational incident.
How can body language influence a potential conflict situation? (4)
-use of verbal and non verbal communication to signal non-aggression
-maintaining self control
-being assertive
-empathy and active listening to facilitate understanding
What is the stress-vulnerability model?
-biological vulnerability
-stress
-protective factors/coping skills
When was the stress/vulnerability model?
1977
Who created the stress/vulnerability model?
Zubin and spring
What does the stress-vulnerability model point out?
The stress-vulnerability model points out that a positive outcome of a psychiatric disorder is more likely if environmental stress is minimized or managed well, medication is taken as prescribed, and alcohol and drug abuse are avoided.
What is the alarm reaction stage?
The alarm reaction stage refers to the initial symptoms the body experiences when under stress. You may be familiar with the “fight-or-flight” response.
What is the resistance stage?
The resistance stage is when your body begins to repair itself and normalize heart rate, blood pressure
What is the exhaustion stage?
This stage is the result of prolonged or chronic stress. Struggling with stress for long periods can drain your physical, emotional, and mental resources to the point where your body no longer has strength to fight stress.
