In Supreme Court rulings such as O'Connor v. Donaldson and Addington v. Texas, it was argued that the criteria for involuntary commitment should include

a. dangerousness.
b. mental illness

c. both of these
d. neither of these


c

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A. Biological needs must be satisfied before personal and social needs B. Rewards and punishment are the keys to achieving personal satisfaction and happiness C. Unless self-actualization has occurred, basic needs are meaningless D. Regardless of the status of basic needs the needs for sex and aggression must be fulfilled first

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Which type of individual, insight, directive psychotherapy has as its strength that of "searching honesty"?

a. existential b. Gestalt c. psychoanalytic d. client-centered

Psychology

Why are twin studies important in personality research? What have we learned about personality from such studies? Provide specific evidence to support your conclusion

What will be an ideal response?

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When using an author’s exact words, what should not be included in the citation?

a. Author’s first name b. Author’s last name c. Year of publication d. Page number

Psychology