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nenivikky

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on: Jun 22, 2018
The verdict of Guilty but Mentally Ill
 
  a. means people with mental illness that are found guilty of a crime are put in jail but in a special section.
  b. means people with mental illness that are found guilty of a crime get shorter sentences.
  c. means people with mental illness that are found guilty of a crime go to jail but get mental health treatment while in jail.
  d. means people with mental illness that are found guilty of a crime go to the hospital until they are better, then return to jail to serve out their sentence.

Question 2

What is an important function of organizations such as the American Psychological Association, the American Psychological Society, and the American Medical Association?
 
  a. They fund most of the treatment and prevention research done in the United States.
  b. They draw up the policies that determine which clients get treatment and of what duration.
  c. They set and maintain professional and ethical standards.
  d. They control forensic issues such as the insanity defense and the policies for committing patients against their will.


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bitingbit

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

d. means people with mental illness that are found guilty of a crime go to the hospital until they are better, then return to jail to serve out their sentence.

Answer to Question 2

c. They set and maintain professional and ethical standards.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
:D TYSM

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Gracias!

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