Frank suffers from schizophrenia. Allegedly, he has severely beaten another man in the park after an argument. While he is being examined by a psychologist to see if he is fit to stand trial, he is mandated to a mental health institution.
This is an example of
a) civil commitment.
b) mandated reporting.
c) criminal commitment.
d) psychiatric commitment.
Question 2
The DSM is rarely used by clinicians today.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false