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PSYC 210/ PSYC210 | Module 8 Guide |
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1. According to the article on improving mental health in the United
States, what is one of the major barriers to improving mental health
care? a. Prejudice and discrimination against those with mental
illness.
b. Lack of diagnostic clarity
c. Poorly trained clinicians
d. All of the above: a. Prejudice and discrimination against those with
mental illness.
2. What does Parens Patriae mean?
a. Parent of the country
b. Parent of the patriot
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c. Part of the country
d. Part of the patriot: a. Parent of the country
3. Which of the following most accurately describes on Parens
Patriae relates to involuntary commitment?
a. It's a principle stating that the government has a responsibility
to intervene in the life of a citizen when that citizen can no longer
operate in their best interest.
b. It's a principle stating that the government cannot intervene in
the life of a citizen, even when that citizen's life is in danger.
c. It's a principle stating that biological parents alone have the
right to inter-vene in the life of a citizen.
d. None of the above.: a. It's a principle stating that the government
has a responsibility to intervene in the life of a citizen when that citizen
can no longer operate in their best interest.
4. Which of the following most accurately describes how Police
Power relates to involuntary commitment?
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PSYC 210
PSYC 210/ PSYC210 | Module 8 Guide |
Questions & Answers| Grade A |Latest Update
(NEW 2025/2026) | Portage Learning
1. According to the article on improving mental health in the United
States, what is one of the major barriers to improving mental health
care? a. Prejudice and discrimination against those with mental
illness.
b. Lack of diagnostic clarity
c. Poorly trained clinicians
d. All of the above: a. Prejudice and discrimination against those with
mental illness.
2. What does Parens Patriae mean?
a. Parent of the country
b. Parent of the patriot
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c. Part of the country
d. Part of the patriot: a. Parent of the country
3. Which of the following most accurately describes on Parens
Patriae relates to involuntary commitment?
a. It's a principle stating that the government has a responsibility
to intervene in the life of a citizen when that citizen can no longer
operate in their best interest.
b. It's a principle stating that the government cannot intervene in
the life of a citizen, even when that citizen's life is in danger.
c. It's a principle stating that biological parents alone have the
right to inter-vene in the life of a citizen.
d. None of the above.: a. It's a principle stating that the government
has a responsibility to intervene in the life of a citizen when that citizen
can no longer operate in their best interest.
4. Which of the following most accurately describes how Police
Power relates to involuntary commitment?
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