The Idea of the Insanity Defense Is Based on the Principle

question 51

Multiple Choice

The idea of the insanity defense is based on the principle that:

• A) people are not quite normal.
• B) behavior of mentally ill people is irrational.
• C) people who commit crimes without full awareness should not be held fully responsible for their behavior.
• D) mentally ill people cannot be hold accountable for their actions.

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Definitions:

Difference Threshold

The smallest change in stimulation that is detectable by a person at least half the time, referred to as the just noticeable difference (JND).

Separation Threshold

The minimum distance or difference in stimuli required to distinguish between two separate entities or experiences.

Difference Threshold

The minimal detectable difference between two stimuli required for detection that they are not the same, also known as the just noticeable difference (JND).

Separation Threshold

The minimum distance or difference between stimuli detectable by the sensory system.