Angie Acts in Her Own Best Interests Being Firm in Saying

question 28

Multiple Choice

Angie acts in her own best interests being firm in saying "no" to requests that she is unable to fulfill. She is able to get her goals met, while respecting the rights and feelings of others. Angie is exhibiting which type of behavior?

• A)aggressive
• B)assertive
• C)nonassertive
• D)authoritative

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Definitions:

Deinstitutionalization

The process of releasing individuals from institutional care (like psychiatric hospitals) to community-based treatment settings.

Follow-up Care

Ongoing health care given to a patient following the initial treatment of a condition, to monitor recovery and prevent recurrence.

Community

A group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common, often sharing a sense of belonging and mutual support.

ECT

Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) is a medical treatment that involves applying brief electrical pulses to the brain to induce controlled seizures, primarily used to treat severe depression and other mental health disorders.