A Patient Should Be Considered for Involuntary Commitment for Psychiatric

question 17

Multiple Choice

A patient should be considered for involuntary commitment for psychiatric care when he or she:

• A)is noncompliant with the treatment regimen.
• B)sold sells and distributes illegal drugs.
• C)threatens to harm self and others.
• D)fraudulently files for bankruptcy.

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Definitions:

Behavioral Tendency

A predisposition to act or react in a certain manner, often learned from past experiences or shaped by psychological factors.

Self-actualization

The achievement or actualization of one's abilities and capacities, seen as an inherent motivation or necessity in all individuals.

Maslow

A rephrased definition: Psychologist Abraham Maslow, known for formulating the Hierarchy of Needs theory that describes human motivation through various stages of needs.

Unconscious Motives

Drives or desires that influence an individual's behavior without their conscious awareness.