Which of the Following Is NOT Outlined in Civil Commitment

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT outlined in civil commitment laws?

• A)when a person is dangerous to himself/herself or others
• B)when a person can be legally detained in a psychiatric institution, even against his or her will
• C)what kinds of treatments can or cannot be administered, with or without the person's consent
• D)when a person can be legally declared to have a mental illness

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Definitions:

Neurotransmitters

Chemicals that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron to another 'target' neuron in the nervous system.

Inhibitory Role

The function of certain processes or substances in slowing down or stopping the activity of neural or biochemical pathways.

GABA

GABA, or Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid, is a neurotransmitter in the brain that plays a key role in regulating neuronal excitability and is involved in inducing relaxation and sleep.

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter in the brain that plays a critical role in mood regulation, appetite, sleep, and other bodily functions.