The Rule That Broadened the Insanity Defense to Include "Acts

question 98

Multiple Choice

The rule that broadened the insanity defense to include "acts of passion" is the

• A)Durham rule.
• B)American Law Institute (ALI)rule.
• C)irresistible impulse rule.
• D)M'Naghten rule.

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Definitions:

Schedules of Reinforcement

The specific patterns and rules of delivering reinforcements in operant conditioning that influence the strength and rate of behavior.

Reinforcement Contingencies

Conditions under which the reinforcement of a behavior increases the likelihood of the behavior's occurrence.

Antecedents

Events or conditions that precede a behavior and influence its occurrence.

Modifying Behaviour

The process of using techniques, such as reinforcement or punishment, to alter an individual's actions or reactions.