Which option best describes the Coping Model's Pattern component?

• A. Identify basic facts from both perspectives.
• B. Return responsibility to the individual while offering support.
• C. Look for recurring behaviors, triggers, and staff responses.
• D. Determine if the person is back in emotional and physical control.

Answer: (C)

Pattern in the Coping Model means looking for the repeatable sequence of events that lead to a crisis: the behaviors that tend to reappear, the triggers that set them off, and how staff responses have typically influenced the outcome. By mapping these recurring elements, you can anticipate when a situation might escalate and apply proactive, consistent interventions before things intensify. This focus on trends and sequences helps prevent reinforcement of the behavior through inconsistent or delayed responses and guides the choice of supports. Other options describe different actions like gathering facts from multiple perspectives, shifting responsibility back to the person while offering support, or judging when safety and control have been reestablished—none of which capture the study of recurring patterns that connect behavior, triggers, and responses.