To Have a Sex Offender Involuntarily and Indefinitely Committed to a Mental

question 16

Multiple Choice

To have a sex offender involuntarily and indefinitely committed to a mental institution once he or she is nearing release from prison is known as:

• A) civil commitment.
• B) justifiable placement.
• C) recommitment.
• D) determinate placement.

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Definitions:

Psychoanalysis

A method of psychological theory and therapy that aims to treat mental disorders by investigating the interaction of conscious and unconscious elements in the mind and bringing repressed fears and conflicts into the conscious mind by techniques such as dream interpretation and free association.

Individual Psychology

A psychological doctrine introduced by Alfred Adler, focusing on the uniqueness of each person and their drive to fulfill their potential.

Cognitive Approach

A psychological perspective that emphasizes internal mental processes such as perception, memory, and problem-solving as central to understanding behavior.

Personal Constructs

A theory focusing on how individuals perceive, interpret, and predict events in the world through personal mental models.