Discuss Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association CPRP Exam Topic 1 Question 6

An individual living in an agency-owned residence is not following the rules of the house. After multiple warnings, the individual continues to break the rules. He expresses dissatisfaction with the residence. The infractions are causing a safety risk for others in the home. The agency's BEST approach would be to

Arefer him to the local shelter.

Bassist him in locating a living environment that will work with his behavior.

Crefer him to a higher level of care.

Dencourage him to change his behavior through a reward system.

Suggested Answer: B

When an individual in an agency-owned residence repeatedly breaks rules, causing safety risks, and expresses dissatisfaction, the agency must prioritize person-centered, recovery-oriented solutions that support community integration. The CPRP Exam Blueprint (Domain III: Community Integration) emphasizes assisting individuals in finding housing that aligns with their needs and preferences to promote stability and safety (Task III.A.1: 'Support individuals in accessing and maintaining stable housing'). Option B (assist him in locating a living environment that will work with his behavior) aligns with this by addressing the individual's dissatisfaction and safety concerns through a collaborative process to find a more suitable living arrangement, such as independent housing or a setting with different rules or supports that better match his behavior and needs.

Option A (refer to a local shelter) is not recovery-oriented, as it risks homelessness and destabilization, contradicting community integration principles. Option C (refer to a higher level of care) assumes a clinical need without evidence and may not address the individual's dissatisfaction or housing mismatch. Option D (encourage behavior change through rewards) does not address the underlying issue of dissatisfaction or ensure safety for others, as the behavior persists despite warnings. The PRA Study Guide emphasizes person-centered housing solutions to resolve conflicts and promote stability, supporting Option B.

CPRP Exam Blueprint (2014), Domain III: Community Integration, Task III.A.1.

PRA Study Guide (2024), Section on Housing Stability and Person-Centered Solutions.

CPRP Exam Preparation & Primer Online 2024, Module on Community Integration.

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29 comments · newest first

Temeka 6 months ago

I feel like B is the most compassionate choice.

Shawnda 6 months ago

D might work, but he seems resistant.

Anabel 6 months ago

C could help if he needs more care.

Vallie 7 months ago

A seems too harsh. A shelter? Really?

Ashton 7 months ago

I agree, B makes sense. He needs support.

Germaine 7 months ago

Referring him to a shelter seems harsh, though.

In 8 months ago

Really? A reward system for breaking rules?

Noemi 8 months ago

I think a reward system could actually work!

Willard 8 months ago

Sounds like he needs a new place to live.

Jody 8 months ago

A) refer him to the local shelter? Seriously? That's just passing the problem on to someone else.

Winfred 8 months ago

D) encourage him to change his behavior through a reward system? Really? That's like giving a kid candy for not punching their sibling.

Desmond 8 months ago

B) assist him in locating a living environment that will work with his behavior seems like the most compassionate option.

Terina 9 months ago

I’m leaning towards option B, but I worry about whether finding a new living environment is really the best solution for his behavior in the long run.

Annmarie 9 months ago

I’m not entirely sure, but I think referring him to a higher level of care could be a good option if he’s really not fitting in.

Chantay 9 months ago

I remember discussing how safety is a priority in these situations, so I think we might need to consider options that ensure everyone is safe first.

Elmira 9 months ago

I'm a bit confused by this one. All the options seem reasonable, but I'm not sure which one is truly the "BEST" approach. I'll have to carefully weigh the pros and cons of each before making a decision.

Shantay 9 months ago

I've got this! The question is asking for the BEST approach, so I'm going to go with option D. Encouraging the individual to change their behavior through a reward system seems like the most constructive way to address the issue.

Pearly 9 months ago

Okay, let's see. The key here is that the individual is causing a safety risk for others. I think option C, referring him to a higher level of care, might be the best way to handle this. We need to prioritize the safety of the other residents.

Amber 10 months ago

This is tough. I think B is best.

Francine 10 months ago

I think the best approach is C) refer him to a higher level of care. The safety of others in the home is the top priority.

Ocie 10 months ago

Safety should come first, so higher level of care makes sense.

Bethanie 10 months ago

This reminds me of a similar question we did about behavior management. I feel like a reward system could work, but it might not address the safety issue directly.

Rosendo 11 months ago

Hmm, this is a tricky situation. I'm leaning towards option B - assisting him in finding a more suitable living environment. That seems like the most compassionate approach while still addressing the safety concerns.

Mariann 11 months ago

I'm not sure about this one. The options seem pretty different, and I'm not sure which one is the "BEST" approach. I'll have to think it through carefully.

Joseph 5 months ago

↳ replying to Mariann

A reward system could work too, but it might not be enough.

Jimmie 6 months ago

↳ replying to Mariann

That sounds more supportive.

Audrie 6 months ago

↳ replying to Mariann

What about finding a better living environment?

Argelia 6 months ago

↳ replying to Mariann

Yeah, it could just make things worse.

Tijuana 10 months ago

↳ replying to Mariann

I think referring him to a shelter might not help.

Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association CPRP Exam - Topic 1 Question 6 Discussion