certifiable

adj.

1. describing people who, because of mental illness, may be a danger to themselves or others and are therefore eligible to be institutionalized. See certification laws; commitment laws.

2. having met the requirements to be formally recognized by the relevant licensing or sanctioning body.

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Psychology term of the day

March 16th 2025

child care worker

an individual trained to attend to children on a day-to-day basis in a variety of group settings, including child care centers, schools, businesses, private households, and health care institutions. Child care workers perform such tasks as dressing, feeding, bathing, and overseeing play.