Hector Is 70 Years Old and Has Just Retired from a Career

question 125

Multiple Choice

Hector is 70 years old and has just retired from a career as a lawyer.He is now spending time looking back on his life and is recognizing,as well as coming to terms with,mistakes,regrets,and unfinished business.Hector is engaging in a process called _______.

• A)despair
• B)sense of identity
• C)ego integrity
• D)life review

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Definitions:

Tarasoff

Refers to a legal case and resulting duty that mandates mental health professionals to warn individuals of credible threats made against them by a patient.

Therapist

A professional trained to treat emotional, mental, and behavioral disorders through various psychological techniques and therapies.

Warn

To inform someone about a possible danger, problem, or other unpleasant situation, typically to prevent or minimize damage.

Involuntary Commitment

The process by which individuals are admitted to a psychiatric hospital or ward against their will due to danger to themselves or others.