Determine whether the given quadratic function has a maximum or minimum value. Then find that maximum or minimum value.
-$f(x)=-(x+1)^{2}-2$
A) Maximum, 1
B) Minimum, 1
C) Maximum, - 2
D) Minimum, - 2

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The quadratic function is in the form $f(x) = a(x-h)^2 + k$, where $a < 0$, indicating it opens downwards and thus has a maximum value. The vertex form directly gives the maximum value at $k = -2$.

Determine Whether the Given Quadratic Function Has a Maximum or Minimum