In the late 19th century, the enactment of civil commitment laws resulted in
A. only a few cases of involuntary commitment to mental hospitals.
B. people being committed who were not mentally ill.
C. wives committing their husbands to mental hospitals at a higher rate than the reverse.
D. an increase in public knowledge of accurate diagnosis of mental illness.
Answer: B
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