Miley and Otis Are Involved in a Case

question 28

Multiple Choice

Miley and Otis are involved in a case. The best definition of a case is

• A) a criminal prosecution, not a civil proceeding.
• B) a failure to perform a legal obligation.
• C) a judicial proceeding for the resolution of a dispute.
• D) a type of regulation applied to a business.

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Definitions:

Psychotherapy

A therapeutic treatment involving psychological methods, typically involving conversations with a mental health professional, to help a person change behavior and overcome problems in desired ways.

Gradual Process

A slow progression or development that occurs over time.

Hard Work

Exerting a great deal of effort, stamina, or diligence in order to achieve a goal or complete a task.

Deinstitutionalization

The process of replacing long-stay psychiatric hospitals with less isolated community mental health services for those diagnosed with a mental disorder or developmental disability.