Describe the Basic Logic of an Interrupted Time Series Design

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Essay

Describe the basic logic of an interrupted time series design and describe three design improvements that can be made that extend the design beyond one that only includes one group?

Understand the incidence of violence among mentally ill individuals compared to the general population.

Identify the factors that may increase the risk of violent behavior in mentally ill individuals.

Recognize legal standards and rights related to psychiatric patients, including the right to treatment and the right to refuse treatment.

Understand the concept and legal implications of incompetence to make decisions about one's own treatment.

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Definitions:

Chosen Family Networks

Social and support networks formed by individuals, often among those not biologically related, based on mutual care, respect, and commitment.

Supportive Kin

Family members or relatives who provide emotional, and sometimes financial, backing or assistance.

Sternberg's Triangular Theory

A theory proposed by Robert Sternberg that describes love in terms of three components: intimacy, passion, and commitment.

Cognitive Component

Pertains to the mental processes involved in gaining knowledge and comprehension, including thinking, knowing, and remembering.