When a Counselor Determines That a Client May Be at Risk

question 10

Multiple Choice

When a counselor determines that a client may be at risk for harming self or others, the counselor must ALWAYS:

• A) call the police.
• B) take the steps necessary to prevent harm.
• C) call an ambulance to take the client to the hospital emergency room.
• D) notify individuals with whom the client lives.
• E) notify the parents of the client.

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Definitions:

Personal Fable

A cognitive distortion experienced during adolescence, where the individual believes their thoughts, feelings, and experiences are unique and not understood by others.

Risky Behavior

Risky behavior encompasses actions that potentially expose individuals to harm or significant risk of negative consequences.

Adolescents

Individuals in the transitional stage of human development between childhood and adulthood, typically ranging from ages 13 to 19, experiencing significant physical, emotional, and social changes.

Electrical Brain Waves

Oscillating electrical voltages in the brain, measurable by EEG, that reflect different states of brain activity.