Which term is part of the Coping Model?

• A. Control
• B. Orient
• C. Patterns
• D. Investigate

Answer: (C)

The main idea here is recognizing how a person copes over time by looking for repeating ways they respond to stress. In the Coping Model, understanding these recurring responses—patterns—helps you anticipate what they need and choose supports that reduce risk and promote calm.

Patterns specifically refers to those regular coping responses a person uses, the predictable sequence of triggers and behaviors you’ve seen happen repeatedly. By identifying these patterns, you can tailor your approach to align with how the person typically copes, making interventions more effective and less likely to escalate.

The other terms describe different aspects of how you respond or gather information during a crisis. Control relates to ensuring safety and managing the situation, Orient involves guiding the person and yourself to a calm footing, and Investigate focuses on understanding the underlying needs or causes. While these are important parts of the process, the term that directly captures the idea of recurring coping behaviors is Patterns.