When Can Parens Patriae Power Be Used to Commit Individuals

question 60

Multiple Choice

When can parens patriae power be used to commit individuals with severe mental illness to mental health facilities?

• A)when it is believed that they might be harmed because they are unable to secure the basic necessities of life, such as food and shelter
• B)when it is believed that they might be harmed because they are not taking their medications
• C)when it is believed that they might be harmed because they are vulnerable to attack by other inmates in jail
• D)when it is believed that they might be harmed because they are being abused in their family situation

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Definitions:

Adolescent Egocentrism

A characteristic of adolescent thought that involves difficulty differentiating between the self's perceptions and the thoughts of others.

Imaginary Audience

A cognitive distortion believed by adolescents that they are constantly being watched and judged by others.

Personal Fable

A belief often held by adolescents that they are unique and their experiences are different from anyone else's, contributing to a sense of invincibility.

Social Thinking

The process by which individuals interpret, analyze, remember, and use information about the social world.