The term mental illness is considered a legal concept and is defined
A. differently from state to state.
B. exactly the same in every state.
C. by the U.S. government.
D. by the hospital where the patient is being committed.
Answer: A
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a. histrionic personality disorder c. dependent personality disorder b. schizotypal personality disorder d. borderline personality disorder
During the fetal period of prenatal development, the fetus responds to light and sounds
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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a) anxiety b) mood c) schizophrenia d) dissociative
Nonconscious processes occur outside of conscious awareness but are accessible to consciousness when necessary
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.