The Government Justifies Its Right to Commit Someone to a Mental

question 69

Multiple Choice

The government justifies its right to commit someone to a mental health facility under two types of authority: police power and parens patriae.What happens under parens patriae?

• A)The government becomes the legal guardian for an individual who is incompetent.
• B)The government acts on behalf of a citizen who is not likely to act in his or her own best interest.
• C)The government takes responsibility for protecting public health, safety, and welfare.
• D)The government temporarily suspends the rights of a person who is harming or may harm others.

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Definitions:

Expectancy Theory

A motivational theory suggesting that individuals are motivated to act in a certain way based on their expectation that the act will be followed by a desired outcome.

Instrumentality

In motivation theory, the perceived relationship between performing a specific behavior and achieving certain outcomes, emphasizing the means-to-an-end belief.

Expectancy Theory

A motivational theory suggesting that individuals are more likely to engage in certain behaviors based on the expected outcomes and the attractiveness of those outcomes.

Expectancy

In motivational psychology, expectancy refers to the belief that one's effort will lead to the attainment of desired performance goals.