The Version of the Insanity Defense That Declares That a Person

question 73

Multiple Choice

The version of the insanity defense that declares that a person cannot be held responsible for his or her actions if those actions were the result of mental disease or mental defect is called the:

• A) Durham test.
• B) M'Naghten rule.
• C) organic deficiency test.
• D) irresistible impulse test.

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Definitions:

Random Assignment

A method used in experiments to evenly distribute participants across various experimental conditions, minimizing biases and ensuring statistical validity.

Generalizable

The extent to which findings from a study or research can be applied to larger populations or different contexts beyond the original subjects.

Internally Valid

The degree to which the results of an experiment can be attributed to the manipulation of the independent variable rather than other factors.

Laboratory Conditions

Refers to a controlled environment where experiments are conducted, allowing for precise manipulation and measurement of variables.