Which of the following is most likely to result in a person being required to receive court-ordered treatment?
A) driving under the influence of alcohol
B) 6 months of major depression
C) believing you were abducted by aliens
D) a desire to undergo sex reassignment surgery
Answer: A
Rationale: The majority of involuntary treatment stem from erratic or disturbing behavior resulting in legal trouble. Other reasons for involuntary treatment include driving while intoxicated and domestic violence. Behaviors that may seem odd, but do not pose a danger or involve criminal behavior, are unlikely to lead to court-ordered treatment.
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a. hypothesizing b. statistical analysis c. theorizing d. operationalization
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