Public opposition to the insanity defense resulted in ______.

A. many states limiting the insanity defense to nonviolent crimes
B. most states abolishing the insanity defense altogether
C. most states restricting the insanity defense to physiological disorders such as brain injury
D. many states adopting the option of a “guilty but mentally ill” verdict


D. many states adopting the option of a “guilty but mentally ill” verdict

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What will be an ideal response?

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. As of 2012, 166 countries, including the United States have ratified the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. 2. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights awarded all humans being born free and having equal dignity and rights. 3. WWII inspired the formation of the League of Nations. 4. The Nuremberg trials prosecuted Yugoslavian war criminals after WWII. 5. Universal jurisdiction obligates all countries to prosecute or extradite abroad an offender detained in their territory.

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Individuals suffering from poor __________ development are likely to seek immediate gratification without considering the long-term consequences of their choices

a. Ego b. Superego c. Unconscious d. Id

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