Under which of the following insanity defense rules can a person still be found not guilty by reason of insanity even if he or she knows the act being performed is wrong (i.e., criminal)?
A. American Law Institute (ALI) rule
B. Durham rule
C. American Psychiatric Association definition of insanity
D. M'Naghten rule
Answer: B
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A. Garrett will be healthy, happy, and confident knowing that he has a strong relationship with his mother. B. The overprotective nature of Garrett's mother communicates a lack of confidence in Garrett's ability, causing him to feel inadequate and anxious. C. Garrett will develop antisocial personality disorder. D. Garrett will resent his mother's overprotectiveness, resulting in an insecure attachment.
Regarding ECT, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. To lower the chance of a relapse, ECT should be followed by the use of antidepressant drugs. b. ECT can rapidly end self-destructive or suicidal behavior. c. Most ECT patients feel that the treatment helped, and they would be willing to do it again. d. ECT is considered to be a type of aversion or exposure therapy.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following is TRUE regarding research on driving?
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