Regarding Insanity and Involuntary Commitments to Mental Hospitals,which of the Following

question 80

Multiple Choice

Regarding insanity and involuntary commitments to mental hospitals,which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) Legally, insanity is established by testimony from expert witnesses (psychologists and psychiatrists).
• B) People who are involuntarily committed are usually judged to be a danger to themselves or to others or are severely intellectually disabled.
• C) Involuntary commitments happen most often when the severely mentally disabled person is brought to an emergency room or are arrested for committing a crime.
• D) Although a person is declared insane by the court, they are still considered legally responsible for their actions.

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