Obtaining a Verbal or Written Contract from a Suicidal Client

question 29

Multiple Choice

Obtaining a verbal or written contract from a suicidal client should be done within the context of which of the following?

• A) Hospitalization
• B) Residential treatment
• C) Private practice settings
• D) A medical setting
• E) None of the above, no-suicide contracts are not considered appropriate.

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Definitions:

Needs Hierarchy Theory

A psychological theory proposing that human needs are arranged in a hierarchy, with basic needs being the most fundamental.

Perceptions of Fairness

Individual judgments about the appropriateness, justness, and equity of an action or decision, often relating to treatment by others.

Distribution and Exchange

The processes involved in the allocation of goods and services among individuals or groups, and the trading activities that facilitate this distribution.

Drives

Internal forces that motivate individuals towards certain actions or behaviors, often related to meeting basic physiological or psychological needs.