The Hydraulic Relationship That Exists Between the Mental Health Care

question 66

True/False

The hydraulic relationship that exists between the mental health care system and the criminal justice system means that increases in the prison population result in more people receiving treatment for mental disorders.

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Definitions:

Sympathetic Division

Part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for stressful or energetic activity, often termed the "fight or flight" system.

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that controls involuntary bodily functions, such as heart rate and digestion.

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of the brain, involved in complex brain functions such as thought, language, memory, and consciousness.

Escape Behaviors

Actions taken to avoid or remove oneself from uncomfortable, difficult, or distressing situations or feelings.