In the Wake of Sensational Trials Like Those of M'Naghten

question 38

Multiple Choice

In the wake of sensational trials like those of M'Naghten and Hinckley, the public outrage about insanity defense equates it with a _____, and the majority of people feel that the insanity defense should be _____.

• A) convenient loophole; used more often
• B) convenient loophole; abolished
• C) safety net; used more often
• D) safety net; abolished

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Definitions:

Iconic Memory

A type of visual sensory memory that holds an image of a visual stimulus for a brief moment after the stimulus has disappeared.

Visual Stimuli

External prompts that are seen by the eye and can influence the viewer's behavior or psychological state.

Chunking

A cognitive strategy for organizing information into more manageable units or chunks, enhancing memory and recall.

Meaningful Units

Discrete pieces of information or elements that can be understood and processed as a single unit within a larger context, enhancing comprehension or learning.