All of the Following People Might Be Subject to Involuntary

question 181

Multiple Choice

All of the following people might be subject to involuntary commitment EXCEPT ​

• A)John, who is suicidal.
• B)Samantha, who has threatened her neighbors with a gun.
• C)Ruth, who embezzled $1,000,000 from the bank where she works.
• D)Steve, who is severely disoriented and in need of treatment.

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Definitions:

Cultural Relativists

Individuals or theorists who believe that the values and standards of cultures differ and deserve respect, arguing that no one culture's ethics or practices are superior to another's.

Multiculturalism

A social and political philosophy or policy that emphasizes the respect, acceptance, and preservation of cultural diversity within a society.

Principle of Utility

A principle in ethics and moral philosophy that actions are right if they are useful or for the benefit of a majority.

Utilitarians

Proponents of the ethical theory of utilitarianism, which proposes that the best action is the one that maximizes utility, typically defined as maximizing happiness and reducing suffering.