The Notion of Diminished Capacity to Abstain from Performing an Act

question 69

Multiple Choice

The notion of diminished capacity to abstain from performing an act refers to being:

• A)mentally ill, or legally insane, at the time the crime was committed.
• B)intellectually disabled or otherwise incapable of understanding the law.
• C)under the influence of alcohol or other drugs.
• D)incapable of resisting the impulse to commit the crime.

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Definitions:

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter involved in the regulation of mood, anxiety, and happiness, among other physiological processes.

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter and hormone involved in the body's fight or flight response, affecting heart rate, blood pressure, and sugar metabolism.

Dementia

A broad category of brain diseases that cause a long-term and often gradual decrease in the ability to think and remember, affecting daily functioning.

Cognitive Processes

Mental activities involved in acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.