Question 1

Mentally ill women are _____ mentally ill men to commit violent acts toward others.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Mentally ill women are _____ mentally ill...

Question 2

Which of the following rights is not recognized in some states and in most states can be overruled in many circumstances?

Accepted Answer

The right to refuse treatment is not recognized in some states and can be overruled in many circumstances, such as in cases of emergency or when the individual is deemed incompetent to make decisions for themselves. The other options (A, B, and D) are generally recognized in most states and are upheld except in certain circumstances.

Question 3

Research suggests that violent behavior among mentally ill women:

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that clinicians tend to underestimate the level of violent behavior among mentally ill women. This may be due to the fact that women are often seen as less violent than men and stereotyped as being more emotional and passive. However, studies have shown that women with mental illnesses are just as likely to engage in violent behavior as men with mental illnesses. Therefore, clinicians should be aware of this risk and take appropriate precautions to ensure the safety of their patients and others.

Question 4

Research suggests that _____ problems are strong predictors of violent behavior.

Accepted Answer

Research has consistently shown that substance abuse problems are strong predictors of violent behavior. Substance abuse impairs judgment, increases impulsivity, and creates a higher likelihood of conflict and aggression. Therefore, individuals with substance abuse problems are at a higher risk of engaging in violent behavior.

Question 5

Joshua has been discharged from a psychiatric hospital. He was admitted and treated for major depression. Joshua has discontinued his medications and uses alcohol to self-medicate. He has become increasingly violent. Who would most likely be the target of his violence?

Accepted Answer

Individuals with major depression who discontinue their medications and self-medicate with alcohol are at a higher risk for violent behavior. Since Joshua has become increasingly violent, it is likely that his family members would be the target of his violence because they are the closest and most accessible group of people to him.

Question 6

According to a major study on violent activity among former psychiatric patients, _____ may account for the relatively high rates of violence among the former psychiatric patients and the community comparison group.

Accepted Answer

The study suggests that contextual factors may account for the relatively high rates of violence among former psychiatric patients and the community comparison group. This includes factors like poverty, substance abuse, and exposure to violence, which may be present in both groups and contribute to the overall rate of violence. Random variables, individual differences, and reporting biases were not found to be significant factors in the study's results.

Question 7

According to a research study, youth with _____ were perceived as somewhat likely or very likely to be dangerous to themselves or others.

Accepted Answer

The question asks about which youth were perceived as dangerous to themselves or others, and the only answer choice that includes a mental health disorder commonly associated with violent behavior (major depression) is A. Asthma and "daily troubles" are not typically associated with violent behavior. While ADHD has been linked to impulsivity and aggression, it is not as strongly associated with violent behavior as major depression.

Question 8

Available studies suggest that about ____ admissions to inpatient psychiatric facilities in the United States is involuntary.

Accepted Answer

According to available studies, about one in four admissions to inpatient psychiatric facilities in the United States is involuntary.

Question 9

Which of the following is true about disputes over a patient's right to refuse treatment?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is true about...

Question 10

Which of the following statements is true of involuntary commitment?

Accepted Answer

Admissions to state and county mental hospitals are much more likely to be involuntary than admissions to other types of hospitals, according to research. The other statements are either incorrect or unsupported by research.

Question 11

Which of the following cases established a patient's right to treatment?

Accepted Answer

Wyatt v. Stickney (1971) established a patient's right to treatment. This was a class-action lawsuit brought by patients in Alabama state mental hospitals who argued that they were being held in inadequate conditions and were not receiving adequate treatment. The court ruled that patients have the right to receive individualized treatment that is reasonably calculated to improve their condition, and that the institutions must provide adequate resources to achieve this.  Durham v. United States (1954) established the "insanity defense," Tarasoff v. Regents of the University of California (1974) established a therapist's duty to warn potential victims of their client's threats, and O'Connor v. Donaldson (1975) established that civil commitment cannot be used to detain a person who is not mentally ill.

Question 12

According to a major study on violent activity among former psychiatric patients, which of the following groups had the lowest rate of violent activity?

Accepted Answer

According to the study mentioned in the question, former patients with a major mental disorder without a history of substance abuse had the lowest rate of violent activity. Therefore, choice B is the best answer.

Question 13

Which of the following is one of the "Wyatt Standards?"

Accepted Answer

One of the "Wyatt Standards" is that psychiatric patients must have a humane psychological and physical environment. The other choices are not specific standards outlined in the Wyatt v. Stickney court case.

Question 14

Which of the following research observations is true of violence by mentally ill people?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following research observations is...

Question 15

Mentally ill men who commit violence are more likely to have been _____ before the violence than are mentally ill women who commit violence.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Mentally ill men who commit violence are...

Question 16

In the event that the defendant, Carson, is judged incompetent to stand trial, _____.

Accepted Answer

If the defendant is judged incompetent to stand trial, the trial may be postponed as long as there is reason to believe he will become competent. The defendant will then be placed in a treatment facility to receive mental health services until he is competent to stand trial.

Question 17

According to a major study on violent activity among former psychiatric patients, it was found that by the end of the year:

Accepted Answer

According to the study, former psychiatric patients were no more likely to commit a violent act than people who were in the community comparison group.

Question 18

Which of the following cases established a patient's right to a humane environment?

Accepted Answer

Wyatt v. Stickney (1971) established a patient's right to a humane environment in mental health facilities. This case came about due to inhumane conditions in a state hospital in Alabama, and the court ruled that patients have the right to receive treatment in a setting that meets minimal standards of habilitation.

Question 19

_____ means that a patient accepts treatment after receiving a full and understandable explanation of the treatment being offered and makes a decision based on his or her own judgment of the risks and benefits of the treatment.

Accepted Answer

Informed consent is the process in which a patient is provided with complete information about a medical procedure or treatment, including potential risks and benefits, and voluntarily agrees to undergo the treatment or procedure. It ensures that patients have the right to self-determination and autonomy. Other options such as Disclosure, Counselling, and Beneficence are not specifically related to the process of informed consent.

Question 20

In which of the following cases can a state ignore a person's right to refuse treatment?

Accepted Answer

A state can ignore a person's right to refuse treatment if the person is deemed mentally incompetent or incapable of making rational decisions, such as when they are in a state of mania or psychosis. However, being guilty in moral terms or arrested for negligent behavior does not necessarily justify the infringement of a person's right to refuse treatment. Similarly, being a minor is not sufficient grounds to ignore a person's right to refuse treatment as minors are entitled to some degree of medical autonomy and informed consent.

Quiz 16: Mental Health and the Law