Which Legislative Action Led to the Release of Individuals from Around

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which legislative action led to the release of individuals from around the country who were being held against their will in psychiatric hospitals?

• A) Jaffee v. Redmond
• B) The Buckley Amendment
• C) Tarasoff
• D) HIPAA
• E) Donaldson v. O'Connor

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Definitions:

Common Shareholders

Individuals or entities that own common stock in a corporation, giving them rights to vote on corporate matters and receive dividends.

Preferred Shareholders

Investors who own preferred shares in a company, giving them priority over common shareholders in the distribution of dividends and assets in the event of liquidation, but typically without voting rights.

Dividends

Payments made by a corporation to its shareholder members, distributed from the company's profits.

Preemptive Right

A shareholder's right to maintain their proportional ownership in a company by purchasing additional shares before they are offered to the public.