According to Canadian researchers Lymburne and Roesch (1999), the insanity defence does not put the public at risk because:
a) It is often used by people who are not otherwise violent.
b) People who are acquitted because of insanity are still detained for long periods of time.
c) It allows for rehabilitation.
d) People who are found guilty because of insanity are sent to mental institutions
b
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a. low complexity, low affluence, and cultural homogeneity. b. low complexity, high affluence, and cultural heterogeneity. c. high complexity, low affluence, and cultural homogeneity. d. high complexity, high affluence, and cultural heterogeneity.
A neurologist believes that Derik may have epilepsy. To confirm this diagnosis, the neurologist needs to record the overall electrical activity in Derik's brain. The best way for the neurologist to obtain this information would be to use:
a. an electroencephalogram (EEG) b. a computerized tomography scan (CT scan) c. positron emission tomography (PET) d. brain lesioning
Public information campaigns that identify the major risk factors associated with HIV infection are one example of:
a. secondary prevention b. tertiary prevention c. primary prevention d. auxiliary prevention
In ____________, there is not an altered state of consciousness per se. However, patterns of brain waves exhibited by experts of the practice may represent a unique state of consciousness.
a. hypnosis b. meditation c. reflection d. social-cognitive theory