When committing an individual to a psychiatric facility against his or her will, most states require that the danger the individual poses to themselves or others be _____, in other words, if they are not immediately incarcerated, they or someone else will likely be harmed in the very near future.

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"Imminent" means that the danger is about to happen or threatening to occur, which is the standard required by most states for involuntary commitment. Options A, B, and D do not accurately describe the level of risk necessary for involuntary commitment.

When Committing an Individual to a Psychiatric Facility Against His