Critical Thinking Questions Case 1-1

question 9

Multiple Choice

Critical Thinking Questions Case 1-1
Gennie has just gotten her first smartphone with a touch screen. Mia is giving her a lesson on how to use the touch screen.
Gennie wants to zoom in. Mia tells her she should ______.

• A) Press and hold
• B) Drag or slide
• C) Swipe
• D) Stretch

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Definitions:

Parens Patriae

A legal principle that allows the state to act as the guardian for those who are unable to care for themselves, including minors and the mentally ill.

Police Power

The capacity of a state to regulate behaviors and enforce order within its territory, often used for protecting health, safety, morals, and the general welfare of the public.

Involuntary Commitment

A legal process through which individuals with severe mental illnesses are hospitalized for treatment without their consent when deemed a danger to themselves or others.

Temporary Commitment

The involuntary admission of an individual to a psychiatric facility for a short period under emergency conditions, typically without a formal court order.