In 1979, Public Opinion Turned Against the Use of the Mental

question 68

Multiple Choice

In 1979, public opinion turned against the use of the mental illness defence when it was used successfully to justify such behaviours as

• A)child abuse.
• B)stealing cars.
• C)writing bad cheques.
• D)vandalism.

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Definitions:

Decompression

The reduction of pressure around a body, often used in contexts related to diving or escaping from high-pressure environments.

Melting Mantle

The process by which mantle rock heats and begins to liquify, often leading to volcanic activity.

Conduction

The transfer of heat or electricity through a substance, without movement of the material, typically occurring in solids.

Continental Rifts

Regions where the Earth's crust is being pulled apart due to tectonic forces, often leading to the formation of new ocean basins.