Once a Person Has Been Involuntarily Committed to a Mental

question 17

Multiple Choice

Once a person has been involuntarily committed to a mental institution,he or she

• A)may refuse treatment.
• B)may refuse medication but not therapy.
• C)may refuse therapy but not medication.
• D)may not refuse treatment.

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Definitions:

Behavioral Economists

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