When People Are Said to Be Insane, This Means That

question 38

Multiple Choice

When people are said to be insane, this means that:

• A) psychologists have compared their behaviours to characteristics of individuals with disorders and found a strong correlation.
• B) a psychiatrist has determined that they are suffering from one of the psychological disorders, as described in the DSM.
• C) a legal determination has been made that they are unaware of the consequences of their actions and unable to control their behaviour.
• D) a diagnosis of schizophrenia has been made either by a psychologist or by a psychiatrist specializing in the treatment of the insane.

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Definitions:

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