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:

Autism

A developmental disorder characterized by difficulties with social interaction, communication challenges, and a tendency toward repetitive behaviors and interests.

Neurotypicality

A term describing the cognitive function of individuals who are not on the autism spectrum, often used in discussions about neurological diversity.

Implicit Personality Theories

The assumptions people make about how different types of personalities, traits, and behaviors are related to each other.

Preexisting Schemas

Cognitive structures that help individuals organize and interpret information based on prior experiences and knowledge.