The Addington V

question 28

Multiple Choice

The Addington v. Texas (1979) ruling declared that ____.

• A) people who are involuntarily committed have no right to refuse medication that is given as treatment.
• B) irresistible impulse is no longer a valid definition of insanity
• C) the state must provide "clear and convincing evidence" before committing people
• D) people cannot be kept in mental institutions unless a certain quality of living environment is maintained

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Definitions:

Conscientiousness

A personality trait characterized by diligence, carefulness, and a desire to do a task well.

Rarely be Late

A habit or characteristic of consistently arriving on time or ahead of the scheduled time.

Situational Constraints

External factors or conditions that limit or dictate the actions one can take in a given context.

Social Psychologists

Researchers or practitioners who study how individuals' thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by the actual, imagined, or implied presence of others.