Officers Exercise Great Discretion in Handling the Mentally Ill

question 29

Multiple Choice

Officers exercise great discretion in handling the mentally ill.Which is not one of their basic options?

• A)hospitalization
• B)arrest
• C)medically assisted sedation
• D)informal disposition

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Definitions:

Social-cognitive Perspective

An approach to understanding human behavior that emphasizes the role of cognitive processes and social interactions.

Histrionic Personality Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by a pattern of excessive attention-seeking emotions, including an excessive need for approval and inappropriate seductiveness.

Dramatic Behaviors

Activities or actions characterized by expressive, exaggerated, or theatrical elements.

Impulsive Behaviors

Actions performed suddenly without clear thought or planning, often in response to immediate stimuli.