The therapist said &quot;absolutely&quot; sure. Here is the definition:<p>absolute
    1.
    not qualified or diminished in any way; total.
    2.
    viewed or existing independently and not in relation to other things; not relative or comparative.<p>Whether the therapist meant within a certain context or not, by saying &quot;absolutely sure&quot;, she&#x2F;he precluded that possibility.<p>So, the therapist did overreact, (and considering it is a routine question in order to determine whether to commit someone, it is a systemic overreaction as well).