1. Briefly describe post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and identify three main types of factors that influence the development or non-development of PTSD.
2. How do critical incident stress debriefings help officers cope with the after-effects of highly stressful situations?
3. Outline the differences between the terms "influence" and "coerce" in the context of verbal communication techniques.
4. Explain why it is important for an intervening officer to remain calm when involved in an emotionally charged dispute.
5. Explain why, when intervening in a conflict or crisis situation, it is not advisable to stand directly in front of a person experiencing the conflict or crisis.
6. Define "mental illness" for the purpose of police intervention

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