If a Court Has Determined That a Person Is Mentally

question 6

Multiple Choice

If a court has determined that a person is mentally incompetent, then a social worker seeking consent to services should

• A) Assess whether the client has mental capacity to override the court's decision
• B) Request consent from the designated proxy or substitute decision maker
• C) Refuse services until the client has regained an appropriate mental health status
• D) Authorize services on the client's behalf

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Definitions:

Extinction

In behavioral psychology, the gradual weakening and disappearance of a conditioned response when the conditioned stimulus is presented without the unconditioned stimulus.

Spontaneous Recovery

A phenomenon in learning where a previously extinguished response reemerges after a period without exposure to the conditioned stimulus.

Bandura's Study

Refers to research conducted by psychologist Albert Bandura, especially known for his work on social learning theory and the concept of self-efficacy.

Aggression

Behavior intended to harm or intimidate others, manifesting physically or verbally.