Why is sibling abuse not generally recognized as abuse?
What will be an ideal response?
Because sibling abuse is so accepted in our society it is not seen as abusive unless it results in sexual contact or severe physical harm.
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When evaluating information obtained on the Internet it's important to consider:
a. Who published it b. What was published c. When it was published d. Where it was published e. All of the above
If a practitioner violates or chooses not to adhere to any of the APA standards, they may be subject to what?
a. Simple warning b. Censure or revocation of membership c. Nothing, the standards are only guidelines not rules d. none of the above
You are a psychiatrist on call with a state prison. You have been called in to examine an inmate who has been behaving erratically. Prison officials are concerned that he poses a danger to himself and others. They have confined him in a bare solitary cell to be sure he can't hurt himself, and have asked you to evaluate him. Immediately, you recognize an ethical dilemma. Your duty as a psychiatrist requires you to act in the best interests of your patient, but at the same time, you recognize that the prison setting brings with it certain duties that favor institutional security over patient rights. After meeting with the inmate you determine that he is in need of medication to control his psychosis. You are concerned that the inmate is unable to provide ________________ for the treatment,
Which challenges your professional ethics. A. legal permission B. informed consent C. financial payment D. a compelling reason
There are ______ private corrections facilities in the United States.
A. fewer than 50 B. around 100 C. around 250 D. more than 400