Which of the Following Scenarios Is an Example of a Status

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following scenarios is an example of a status offense?

• A) Amanda, a teenager, attempts to commit suicide by taking an overdose of sleeping pills.
• B) Tina, a primary school student, is often rebuked for truancy.
• C) Ted, a young adult, is sexually intimate with his friend Bob.
• D) Alex, a 20-year-old, is often fined for over speeding.

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Definitions:

Psychodynamic Clinician

A mental health professional who uses psychodynamic theories and methods to understand and treat psychological disorders by exploring the unconscious mind and interpersonal relationships.

Existential Clinician

A therapist who incorporates existential philosophy into therapy, focusing on issues such as meaning, choice, and existential anxiety.

Cognitive-behavioral Clinician

A mental health professional who specializes in cognitive-behavioral therapy, focusing on modifying dysfunctional emotions, behaviors, and thoughts.

Sociocultural Clinician

A healthcare professional who considers the societal and cultural aspects influencing an individual's mental health.