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natalie2426

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During civil commitment proceedings, juries rely on mental health professionals as expert witnesses to assess a person's potential for future violence. Research suggests that mental health professionals can make reliable predictions about dangerousness over
 
  a. the short term (2 to 20 days).
  b. both the short and long term.
  c. the long term (> 20 days).
  d. none of these

Question 2

If you are Lea's therapist and she makes threats about wanting to hurt others, you ONLY have a duty to warn potential victims if Lea's threats are ___________.
 
  a. Specific threats against specific people.
  b. Sexual in nature.
  c. In the immediate future.
 d. Involve children.


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johnharpe

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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natalie2426

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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