According to the Tarasoff Case, a Therapist Who Informs the Police

question 52

Multiple Choice

According to the Tarasoff case, a therapist who informs the police that a client intends to harm another person ____.

• A) is unlawfully breaking the principle of privileged communication
• B) can still be sued if he or she has failed to warn the potential victim
• C) has done all that can be reasonably expected
• D) has unlawfully intruded on the client's right to treatment

---

Definitions:

Bureaucracy

An organizational structure characterized by standardized procedure, hierarchical division, and detailed rules and regulations.

Max Weber

Was a German sociologist, philosopher, and political economist who is widely recognized for his significant contributions to the methodology of social science, his studies on bureaucracy, and his theories regarding the sociology of religion and capitalism.

Physical Resources

Consist of the tangible assets that an organization utilizes in its operations, including buildings, machinery, land, raw materials, and technology.

Organizational Behaviour

The study of how individuals and groups act within the contexts of organizations, aiming to understand and improve workplace dynamics.