Which statement about AIM is not correct?

• A. AIM stands for Ability, Intent, Means
• B. AIM is used to decide if physical intervention is appropriate
• C. AIM includes evaluating a subject's intent
• D. Attitude is not part of AIM

Answer: (D)

AIM is a quick risk-check that looks at Attitude, Intent, and Means before deciding on any physical intervention. Attitude covers how the person is presenting—cooperative, resistant, escalating—while Intent considers what they plan to do and Means assesses their ability or opportunity to act.

The statement that Attitude is not part of AIM is not correct because Attitude is one of the three elements AIM evaluates. AIM does not stand for Ability, Intent, Means; it stands for Attitude, Intent, Means. The other two statements are consistent with how AIM is used: it helps determine whether intervention is appropriate, and it includes evaluating the subject’s intent.