The criterion of dangerousness to self is most often invoked:A) when a person is so incapable of caring for his or her personal needs that it may endanger the person's life.B) when it is believed that a person is imminently suicidal.C) when a mentally ill person refuses to take required medication to control aggression.D) when it is believed that a mentally ill person is nonresponsive to all forms of treatment.

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Final Answer : B, Explanation :  The criterion of dangerousness to self is most often invoked when it is believed that a person is imminently suicidal. It signifies that a person may harm or kill himself/herself in the near future. This criterion is usually used in mental health evaluations to determine the need for involuntary hospitalization or intervention to prevent suicide.

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