Author Question: Observation of the behavior of the mental health team seems to indicate that one team member is ... (Read 56 times)

lak · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Observation of the behavior of the mental health team seems to indicate that one team member is primarily interested in client progress as a measure of their knowledge and expertise.

Given the nurse's knowledge of game theories, this team member might be functioning as which of the following? 1. Rivalist
2. Leader
3. Enabler
4. Maximizer

Question 2

Suicide prevention hotline callers had a significant decrease in suicidality during the course of the telephone session when crisis hotline workers demonstrated:

1. Faith, respect, and trepidation.
2. Hope, support, and happiness.
3. Empathy, support, and hopelessness.
4. Empathy, respect, and support.

aruss1303 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

4
Rationale: The maximizer is one who is primarily interested only in his or her own gain. A rivalist would be a person whose primary interest is defeating other team members. An enabler is one who facilitates the continuation of what are usually inappropriate behaviors in others and usually not associated with game theory. A leader would function more in the role of a cooperator, one who is interested in helping both themselves and their partners.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale: For people contemplating suicide or families concerned about loved ones, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1800213TALK circumvents the barriers described earlier and provides immediate assistance around the clock. This lifeline consists of a network of more than 120 crisis centers in communities around the country that are committed to suicide prevention. Standards for the assessment of suicide risk to effectively guide crisis hotline workers in assessing callers have been developed. Having empathy, respect, a supportive approach, good contact, and collaborative problem solving are helper behaviors and intervention styles that are significantly related to positive outcomes in telephone suicide intervention.