Although he has not committed a crime, Julian's family is worried about his behavior. He is prone to violent outbursts, intentionally drove his car into a lamppost, and is threatening to hurt his children. What procedure provides the most safety to society and to Julian?
A. Local police officers going to Julian's home to formally arrest him
B. Continued monitoring of Julian's behavior by his family
C. Encouraging Julian to agree to a civil commitment
D. Requiring Julian to attend a weekly anger management program
Answer: C
You might also like to view...
Which types of delusions are most common among people with schizophrenia?
a. persecutory b. self-significance c. influence d. somatic
Snarey (1995) conducted a cross-cultural study of Kohlberg's stages among cultural groups that are less technologically advanced and more rural, and found that
A) the same overall pattern of development emerged as in more advanced and urban cultures. B) people in these cultures develop in a different sequence of stages. C) people in these cultures move more slowly through the stages and achieve a lower end stage. D) people in these cultures develop more quickly through the stages.