For more than eight years, Marilyn's husband has subjected her to physical and psychological abuse. As a result, she has been treated in the emergency room more than 10 times for a variety of injuries from bruises to broken bones. Each time she is abused,
her husband begs for forgiveness. Finally, one night she takes his gun and shoots him as he is sleeping. She is charged with murder. Which of the following is a defense that has been used more often in cases like Marilyn's?
a. the battered woman syndrome
b. temporary insanity
c. guilty but mentally ill
d. self-defense
Answer: d.
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A. the ease of research to differentiate between the effects of the environment and the effects of genes B. the likelihood that most behaviors are determined by the interaction of many genes and the environment C. the tendency to rely on twin studies in genetic research D. our significant understanding of how genes impact brain chemistry
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a. scapegoat b. social identity c. evolutionary d. normative e. realistic group conflict
Freud believed that the emotional release of tension after a traumatic experience could help restore one's psychological well-being
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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a. True b. False