Judges Typically Defer to the Judgment of ________ About a Person's

question 91

Multiple Choice

Judges typically defer to the judgment of ________ about a person's mental illness and whether the criteria for commitment are met.

• A)former patients
• B)mental health professionals
• C)family members
• D)legal counsel

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Definitions:

Eyewitness Images

Visual recollections by individuals who have directly observed an event, whose accuracy can be influenced by many factors.

Relatively Permanent

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The ability of the body to perform a movement or series of movements with improved efficiency and accuracy after repeated practice, due to neurological and muscular adaptation.

Adaptation

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