Which of the Following Is Not a Situation in Which

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a situation in which the psychotherapist-patient privilege is excused?

• A)When an accused raises a defense of insanity or mental distress,thus putting the accused's mental state at issue.
• B)When the accused's disclosure entails a confession.
• C)When the psychotherapist has reasonable cause to believe that the patient is in such mental or emotional state as to be dangerous to himself or herself.
• D)When the psychotherapist has reasonable cause to believe that the patient is in such mental or emotional state as to be dangerous to the person or property of another.

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Definitions:

Specific Performance

A legal remedy requiring a party to execute a contract according to the precise terms agreed on, rather than paying damages.

Restitution

A legal principle that requires a party to restore the other party to their original position prior to a loss or injury, or to compensate for the loss.

Injunction

A legal order that requires an individual or entity to do or to cease doing a specific action.

Damages

Monetary compensation awarded to a party in a legal proceeding as a remedy for loss or injury.