A California Ruling in the Tarasoff Case Made It Mandatory

question 246

Multiple Choice

A California ruling in the Tarasoff case made it mandatory for therapists to

• A) come to agreement on the legal definition of insanity.
• B) break the pledge of confidentiality if a client is known to be dangerous to someone else.
• C) be able to distinguish between short and long-term goals for their clients.
• D) report clients who make sexual or romantic advances toward the therapist.

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Definitions:

Nasal Cavity

The large air filled space above and behind the nose in the middle of the face, an important part of the respiratory system.

Higher Altitudes

Regions located at a great height above sea level, often associated with lower atmospheric pressure and decreased oxygen levels.

Partial Pressure

The pressure that a single component of a mixture of gases would exert if it alone occupied the entire volume of the mixture at the same temperature.

Atmospheric Gases

The gases that make up Earth's atmosphere, including nitrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and argon, among others.