The 1975 O’Connor v. Donaldson decision by the Supreme Court

A. established the limits of the “duty to warn.”
B. clarified confidentiality requirements for mental health professionals.
C. established the standard for involuntary commitment.
D. all of these.


ANS: C

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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