Suppose a Family Is Quite Alarmed About the Threatening Behavior

question 20

Multiple Choice

Suppose a family is quite alarmed about the threatening behavior of a relative. They want to petition the court for commitment but there is no time to get a court order. What option does the family have?

• A) They can ask the police to declare the person "insane."
• B) None. They must wait until there is a court evaluation of the person's dangerousness.
• C) After getting a police officer to examine the person, they can require the person's attendance in a crisis intervention program.
• D) After getting a physician to state that the person is dangerous, they can have the police pick up and detain the person for up to 72 hours.

Recognize the ecological roles of predators and their influence on ecosystem dynamics.

Grasp the characteristics and impacts of invasive species on ecosystems.

Comprehend how geographic and environmental factors such as latitude affect biodiversity and species diversity.

Understand the mechanisms species use to coexist and reduce competition, such as resource partitioning.

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