When Considering the Term "Insanity," It Is Important to Remember

question 423

Multiple Choice

When considering the term "insanity," it is important to remember that

• A)it is an Axis II disorder that has substantial overlap with other Axis I and Axis II disorders
• B)while it has strong reliability, its validity has not yet been fully established
• C)it refers to a defendant's state of mind at the time of a trial, not when the crime was committed
• D)it is a legal term, not a psychological term

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Definitions:

Reactivity

The tendency of a person or system to react to stimuli or changes in the environment.

Self-management

The ability to regulate one's own emotions, thoughts, and behaviors effectively in different situations.

Data Collection

The process of gathering information or evidence for analysis, often used in research settings to inform hypotheses or interpretations.

Stimulus-control

This refers to a behavior modification strategy where the environment is manipulated to change a specific behavior by controlling stimuli that trigger it.