Which Case Is the M'Naghten Rule Based On

question 63

Multiple Choice

Which case is the M'Naghten rule based on?

• A)A man attempted to kill former Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chrétien.
• B)A man in Ireland shot and killed his wife while in a dissociative state.
• C)An Australian woman killed her husband after many years of severe abuse.
• D)A man killed the British prime minister's secretary, thinking it was the prime minister.

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Definitions:

Neurocognitive Disorder

A category of mental health disorders that primarily affect cognitive abilities including memory, problem-solving, and attention.

Disruptive

Behaviors or actions that interrupt the normal flow or processes, often leading to innovative solutions or significant changes.

Anxiety

A mental health condition characterized by persistent worry, nervousness, or fear, often about everyday situations.

Depressive

Relating to or characteristic of depression, a mood disorder that causes persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest.