1. Nevid, Rathus and Greene
Abnormal Psychology
Fifth Edition
Nevid, Rathus and Greene
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2. PowerPoint Presentation Montana State University
Prepared By
Fred W. Whitford
Montana State University
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3. Abnormal Psychology and Society
Chapter 17
Abnormal Psychology and Society
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4. Psychiatric Commitment and Patient’s Rights*
Thomas Szasz
Predicting Dangerousness
The post hoc problem
Leaping from general to specific generalized perceptions
Problems defining dangerousness
Base-rate problems
Unlikelihood of direct disclosure
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5. Psychiatric Commitment and Patient’s Rights*
Patient’s Rights
Right to treatment
Wyatt v. Stickney
Humane psychological and physical environment
Sufficient qualified staff
Individual treatment plans
O’Connor v. Donaldson
Youngberg v. Romeo
Right to refuse treatment
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The Insanity Defense *
Legal bases of the Insanity Defense
M’Naghten rule
Durham rule
Determining the Length of Criminal Commitment
Perspectives on the Insanity Defense
Competency to stand Trial
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