At the Point of Arrest, Who Makes the Decision on Whether

question 90

Multiple Choice

At the point of arrest, who makes the decision on whether to send the matter to the juvenile justice system or to divert the case into an alternative program?

• A)police officer
• B)prosecutor
• C)defense attorney
• D)judge

Recognize the purpose and components of a mental status exam.

Understand the use, benefits, and limitations of structured interviews in clinical assessments.

Identify the criteria for assessing clinical symptoms.

Understand the factors influencing client prognosis in mental health.

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Definitions:

Individual

A single, distinct person distinguished from others by unique characteristics, thoughts, feelings, and actions.

Family

A social unit or group of people related by blood (consanguinity), marriage (affinity), or adoption, bound by shared values, traditions, culture, and love, often living together and supporting one another.

Community

A group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common, or a feeling of fellowship with others.

Culture

The shared values, beliefs, norms, customs, arts, history, folklore, and institutions of a group of people that are transmitted from one generation to another.