Diminished capacity is a mental health defense that applies to defendants who lack the ability to ________________________
A. know whether their crime was wrong.
B. commit a crime purposely and knowingly.
C. control their behavior.
D. none of the above
B
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Terman's longitudinal studies of gifted individuals indicated that, compared to the general population, gifted individuals:
A. suffer more ill health B. have more emotional problems and hospitalizations C. tend to be better adjusted D. show no significant differences
The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that toilet training should be put off until the child shows signs of readiness. Which of the following is one sign of readiness?
a. staying dry for two-hour periods during the day b. waking up wet from naps c. resisting sitting on a potty chair d. the desire to continue using diapers
For years Mark's mother gave him fake vitamins that, in fact, were poisons that made him quite ill. Eventually Mark's dad realized that his wife was trying to gain sympathy and experience a sense of control made possible by having a continually sick child, a disorder popularly referred to as __________.
A. Münchausen syndrome by proxy B. conversion disorder imposed on another C. hypochondriasis in a family member D. dissociative disorder
According to E.M. Jellinek, the change from being a problem drinker to a gamma alcoholic is marked by
a. strong cravings. b. a loss of pleasure associated with drinking alcohol c. a loss of control over drinking. d. physical dependence. e. both c. and d., above.