Asked by Joaquin Gutierrez on Feb 29, 2024
Verified
The purpose of a _______________ assessment is to evaluate a client's potential for harmful or violent behavior.
A) Sanity
B) Mental status
C) Competency
D) Risk
A) Sanity
B) Mental status
C) Competency
D) Risk
Risk Assessment
The process of identifying, analyzing, and evaluating the likelihood and impact of risks.
Violent Behavior
Actions that involve force with the intent to cause physical harm or damage to persons or property.
Harmful Behavior
Harmful behavior refers to actions that can cause physical or emotional damage to oneself or others, often considered in the context of mental health and behavioral interventions.
- Grasp the concept of risk assessment and its purpose in predicting harmful or violent behavior.
Verified Answer
JM
Jennie Manning
Feb 29, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
A risk assessment is specifically designed to evaluate a person's potential for violent or harmful behavior, while the other options focus on different aspects of mental health evaluation.
Learning Objectives
- Grasp the concept of risk assessment and its purpose in predicting harmful or violent behavior.