In the textbook case of Arthur, he said that he had a "secret plan to save all the starving children in the world." After Arthur showed other bizarre behavior and said he was going to climb the fence of a government building, his parents tried to have him admitted to a psychiatric hospital. They were not able to do that because
A. he was not considered a danger to himself or others.
B. he was given medication, instead, to calm him down.
C. the hospital staff didn't believe his parents.
D. his behavior was due to a substance abuse problem.
Answer: A
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