Risk Factors
An example of a risk factor
Your answer
What is the definition of a protective factor?
Something that can protect you from harm, confrontation, and/or negative situations.
An example of this thinking error is, "Yeah, I stole - but it was just a piece of candy. It's not like I robbed a bank."
Minimizing
What skins do you have in fortnite?
Your answer.
What kind of animal does Mr. Christian live with?
Cat
How can violent video games be a risk factor for some people?
Can trigger nightmares/trauma symptoms for some people.
Your answer
What thinking error is this example? "I'm going to fail this test."
Fortune telling
What is Mario's evil twin's name in Mario Brothers/Mario Kart/etc.?
Wario
What animal does Miss Andrea live with?
Dog
How can family be a risk factor?
If unhealthy communication is present. If there is abuse, inconsistency, triggers, etc.
How can family be a protective factor?
Support, consistency, guidance, informed supervision, etc.
What is an example of maximizing?
(Example should describe amplifying a situation/making it bigger). "They didn't respond to my text, so they hate me."
What is the latest Playstation model?
PS5
What year did the Titanic sink?
1912
Your answer.
How can exercise be a protective factor?
Self-care - keeps us healthy, confident about appearance. Endorphins ("happy chemical') when moving - being active. Healthy self-regulation.
Give an example of negative stereotyping.
Your answer. (i.e. All blondes are dumb.)
What is the best-selling video game ever?
Minecraft
What is Mr. Christian's job title?
Senior Clinician
Define risk factor
Situations, people, or other things that can put us in dangerous situations or at risk of making negative choices.
What is one way you might get a protective factor (for example - new extracurricular or new coping skill) added to your safety plan?
Talk with TASK team about adding it to plan. Explain how it is beneficial for you. Make sure parents/guardian/court counselor (if applicable) approve.
What thinking error is this an example of? "My pet got hurt when I wasn't at home. I should have stayed home and it wouldn't have happened - it's all my fault."
Personalization
Computer Space
What year did World War II end?
1945