In the Tarasoff case, the court ruled that a therapist __________.

A. has a duty to warn an intended victim if during therapy a client makes statements indicating that he or she poses a serious threat to that potential victim
B. has a duty to contact police if during therapy a client makes statements indicating that he or she is a threat to the health and safety of others
C. cannot disclose confidential statements made during therapy sessions, even to warn people of a threat against them, unless the client has a previous history of violence toward others
D. cannot disclose confidential statements made during therapy sessions, even to warn people of a threat against them


Answer: A

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