Which of the Following Is True About the Verdict of "Guilty

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about the verdict of "guilty but mentally ill"?

• A)It has been adopted by some states as an alternative to the verdict of "not guilty by reason of insanity."
• B)Defendants convicted under this standard serve their entire sentence in mental institutions.
• C)Defendants convicted under this standard serve their sentence in a mental institution until it is determined that they are no longer mentally ill; then they finish their sentence in prison.
• D)Defendants convicted under this standard are given the option of either going to jail, or receiving treatment for their mental illness.

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Definitions:

Self-Efficacy Beliefs

An individual’s belief in their ability to succeed in specific situations or accomplish a task.

Positive Reinforcement

A motivational technique that involves rewarding a desired behavior to encourage its recurrence.

Self-Efficacy Beliefs

The confidence an individual has in their ability to execute behaviors necessary to produce specific performance attainments.

Core Self-Evaluations

A personality trait which encompasses an individual’s subconscious, fundamental assessment about themselves, their abilities, and their control over their environment.