In a sixth and most recent reform of the insanity defense, some states have adopted as an alternative to the verdict "not guilty by reason of insanity" the verdict of

A. guilty but mentally ill.
B. diminished capacity.
C. intention to commit a crime.
D. irresistible impulse rule.


Answer: A

Psychology

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A. denial B. bargaining C. anger D. depression

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a. dependent variable; independent variable c. effect; cause b. independent variable; dependent variable d. case study; placebo

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A) A-love B) B-love C) C-love D) D-love E) E-love

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