Which of the Following Statements Is True of the "Dangerousness

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of the "dangerousness to self" criterion for civil commitment?

• A)The person is held in an outpatient psychiatric facility and receives treatment only in the form of counseling to ward off suicidal tendencies.
• B)Few states allow short-term commitments without a court hearing in situations such as these.
• C)The individual is often admitted to an inpatient psychiatric facility for a few days while undergoing further evaluation and possibly treatment.
• D)If a person does not voluntarily agree to treatment, mental health professionals can't request the court to commit the person for a longer period of time.

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Definitions:

Mental States

The particular conditions of mind or consciousness, including emotions, thoughts, beliefs, and desires.

Scripted Knowledge

Information stored in the brain as scripts, representing sequences of events or actions, often applied in understanding social situations or routines.

Precausal Stage

A stage in cognitive development where children's reasoning is not yet logical and is based on superficial appearances rather than causal connections.

Script

In cognitive psychology, a script is a structured sequence of expected behaviors, actions, or events that guides individuals' understanding and interaction with the world.