What are the conditions, in addition to mental illness, that must be met in most states for someone

to be involuntarily committed?

What will be an ideal response?


Dangerous to self or others, incapable of providing for basic needs, unable to make
responsible treatment decisions about hospitalization and in need of treatment in a
hospital.

Psychology

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Psychology

Endorphins are thought to be involved with which of the following functions?

a. sleep b. fear c. pain relief d. none of these

Psychology

Estrogens are secreted by the ____, whereas androgens are secreted by the ____

a. ovaries; testes b. brain; body organs c. lateral hypothalamus; ventromedial hypothalamus d. vagina; penis

Psychology

All of the following are valid criticisms of Kohlberg's theory of moral development EXCEPT

A) moral reasoning does not always lead to moral behaviors. B) moral reasoning is often domain specific. C) individuals' emotions such as guilt and shame often influence moral decisions. D) individuals often act the same way in real-life that they say they would in a hypothetical situation.

Psychology