A California ruling in the Tarasoff case made it mandatory for therapists to

A) come to agreement on the legal definition of insanity.
B) break the pledge of confidentiality if a client is known to be dangerous to someone else.
C) be able to distinguish between short and long-term goals for their clients.
D) report clients who make sexual or romantic advances toward the therapist.

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Clarisa Elequillo · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  The Tarasoff case ruling made it mandatory for therapists to break the pledge of confidentiality if a client is known to be dangerous to someone else. This was a significant departure from the previous understanding that therapists had a duty to only their clients, and it required them to prioritize the safety of potential victims over the privacy of their clients.

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