In the Textbook Case of Arthur, Who Was Diagnosed with Brief

question 127

Multiple Choice

In the textbook case of Arthur, who was diagnosed with brief psychotic disorder after talking about his secret plans both to save the world's starving children and to break into a foreign embassy, his parents were unable to have him admitted to a psychiatric hospital because Arthur was

• A) diagnosed incorrectly.
• B) not considered dangerous to himself or others.
• C) no longer covered by their health insurance.
• D) a minor child.

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Weak Ties

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Job Advancement

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Strong Ties

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