What is one reason a state can commit an individual involuntarily to a mental hospital?

a) the family requests it
b) the person is mentally retarded
c) the person meets the criteria for a DSM-IV diagnosis
d) the person is dangerous to him/herself or others

D

Psychology

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a) Social-cognitive learning theory b) Cognitive neuroscience c) Contextual perspective d) Bioecological perspective

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A standard measurement system that looks for a variety of indications of good health in newborns is called the ________ scale

a) bonding b) Apgar c) Lamaze d) Bradley

Psychology