In the Textbook Case of Arthur, He Said That He

question 69

Multiple Choice

In the textbook case of Arthur, he said that he had a "secret plan to save all the starving children in the world." After Arthur showed other bizarre behavior and also said he was going to climb the fence of a government building, his parents tried to have him admitted to a psychiatric hospital. They were not able to do that because

• A) he was not considered a danger to himself or others.
• B) he was given medication instead to calm him down.
• C) the hospital staff didn't believe his parents.
• D) his behavior was due to a substance abuse problem.

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