Explain What Civil Commitment Means, and Discus How the "Liberal

question 71

Essay

Explain what civil commitment means, and discus how the "liberal" and "neoconservative" eras differed on this
concept.

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Definitions:

Statistical Manual

usually refers to standardized texts like the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) used for diagnosing and categorizing mental disorders.

Psychosocial Condition

Relates to the interrelation of social factors and individual thought and behavior.

Cognitive

Pertaining to the mental processes involved in gaining knowledge and comprehension, including thinking, knowing, remembering, judging, and problem-solving.

Illogical Thinking

A thought process involving reasoning that is inconsistent with standard logic, often resulting in erroneous conclusions or perceptions.