In Evaluating Judgments of Dangerousness for the Purpose of Civil

question 28

Multiple Choice

In evaluating judgments of dangerousness for the purpose of civil commitment, what type of validity is most appropriate?

• A)Etiological
• B)Predictive
• C)Concurrent
• D)Treatment

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Definitions:

Excitatory

Referring to stimuli or neurotransmitters that increase the likelihood of a neuron firing an action potential, leading to activation of neural circuits.

Inhibitory

Refers to the process or substance that slows down or prevents a particular function, reaction, or activity in a biological system.

Caudate Nucleus

A brain structure within the basal ganglia, involved in various functions including motor control and learning.

Amygdala

A section of the brain's limbic system that is critical for emotion processing, memory, and decision-making.