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1
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Name some common indicators of a stress reaction?
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- irritability
- change in sleep pattern
- withdrawn
- decreased focus
- increased risk taking
- change in eating pattern
- unstable emotions
- poor judgement
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2
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What is Critical Incident Stress?
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The negative physical & mental impacts as a result of a mentally traumatic incident.
E.g. poor outcome of a search.
The overwhelming of an individual's coping skills
in the aftermath of a traumatic incident.
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3
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What are some stressful situation that may be encountered on a search?
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- crash scene
- deceased person
- crime scene
- evidence handling
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4
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What are the 4 types of sources of stress?
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- biogenic
- environmental
- psychological
- personality
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5
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What is the best way to diffuse stress?
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Talk about it with your peers.
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6
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What are the first signs of cumulative stress?
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- anxiety
- depression
- boredom
- apathy
- emotional fatigue
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7
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Is all stress bad?
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No, some stress can be good.
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8
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Name 4 healthy techniques for dealing with stress.
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- Talking with peers
- Exercise
- Keeping to routine
- Healthy eating
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Q: Name some common indicators of a stress reaction?
A:
- irritability
- change in sleep pattern
- withdrawn
- decreased focus
- increased risk taking
- change in eating pattern
- unstable emotions
- poor judgement
Q:
What is Critical Incident Stress?
A:
The negative physical & mental impacts as a result of a mentally traumatic incident.
E.g. poor outcome of a search.
The overwhelming of an individual's coping skills
in the aftermanth of a traumatic incident.
Q:
What are some stressful situation that may be encountered on a search?
A:
- crash scene
- deceased person
- crime scene
- evidence handling
Q: What are the 4 types of sources of stress?
A:
- biogenic
- environmental
- psychological
- personality
Q: What is the best way to difuse stress?
A: Talk about it with your peers.
Q: What are the first signs of cumulative stress?
A:
- anxiety
- depression
- boredom
- apathy
- emotional fatigue