Before an Individual Can Be Committed,there Must Be

question 46

Multiple Choice

Before an individual can be committed,there must be:

• A) clear and convincing proof of mental illness.
• B) a need to avoid danger to others.
• C) conviction beyond a reasonable doubt.
• D) a need to relieve the family of the burden to treat.

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Definitions:

Activity Theory

The view that older adults fare better when they engage in physical and social activities.

Socioemotional Selectivity Theory

The view that we place increasing emphasis on emotional experience as we age but limit our social contacts to regulate our emotions.

Body Transcendence

A psychological concept referring to an individual's ability to see beyond their physical existence and limitations, often associated with aging or spirituality.

Body Preoccupation

An excessive focus on one's body appearance, weight, or shape, which can interfere with mental well-being and daily functioning.