The Durham rule __________.

A. made the criteria for establishing insanity more objective
B. focused on the cause of an unlawful act
C. established that an individual was sane unless they did not know right from wrong
D. is often referred to as the "substantial capacity test"


Answer: B

Psychology

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a. Learning experiences b. Cognitive distortions c. Cultural factors d. Family contributions

Psychology

Transcendental meditation is referred to as a

a. complicated form of meditation that takes extensive training. b. simplified form of meditation used to cope with stress. c. practice that increases blood pressure. d. none of these.

Psychology

The National Health and Social Life Survey is considered noteworthy because:

A) large numbers of prostitutes and their clients agreed to participate. B) it examined the sexual practices of teenagers. C) it yielded data that most social scientists believe reliably indicate the sexual practices of American adults ages 18 to 59. D) new physiological recording devices were utilized.

Psychology

Describe the changes in both attitudes and behaviors regarding drugs in America from 1900 to 2000. Include an analysis of the forces which influenced those attitudes and behaviors over time

What will be an ideal response?

Psychology