03 Crisis Flashcards
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Crisis:
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Defined as a sudden event in one’s life, which the usual coping mechanisms cannot resolve the problem. The crisis disturbs our homeostasis, our balance.
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MEMORIZE: What are four phases during the development of a crisis?
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- Exposure: The individual is exposed to a precipitating stressor. (There’s def a source for crises. Whereas for panic, the source may be unknown)
- Failed Problem Solving: When previous problem-solving techniques do not relieve the stressor, anxiety increases further.
- Resource calling:All possible resources, both internal and external, are called on to resolve the problem and relieve the discomfort.
- Resolution: If resolution does not occur in previous phases, the tension mounts beyond a further threshold or its burden increases over time to a breaking point. Major disorganization of the individual occurs, often with drastic results.
3
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Whether or not an indvidual experiences a crisis in response to a stressful situation depends on what 3 factors?
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- Individual’s perception of an event
- Availability of situational supports
- Availability of adquate coping mechanisms
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