In CPI Crisis Development Model, which level is labeled 'Acting Out Person'?

• A. Level One
• B. Level Two
• C. Level Three
• D. Level Four

Answer: (C)

Levels in the CPI Crisis Development Model increase with the intensity of behavior, and the label "Acting Out Person" is assigned to the third stage. At this stage behavior becomes overt and disruptive, with the person potentially acting out physically or with aggressive actions while communication is still possible but often not constructive. The priority for staff is safety: maintain a safe distance, use calm, non-threatening language, and apply de-escalation techniques to reduce risk and move toward a safe resolution. This level is more intense than the calm baseline and verbal escalation levels, but it’s not yet the recovery stage that follows an incident. So the "Acting Out Person" corresponds to the third level.