In Theory, the Decision in the Case of Jackson V

question 50

Multiple Choice

In theory, the decision in the case of Jackson v.Indiana (1972) stopped which practice?

• A)judges' refusal to allow mental health professionals to testify regarding the defendant's competence
• B)defense attorney's refusal to inform the court of incompetency on the part of the defendant
• C)having the defendant confined in a mental institution for extended periods of time
• D)attempts by defendants to claim incompetence to avoid being tried for their crimes

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Definitions:

Spacing Effect

The psychological principle stating that learning is more effective when study sessions are spaced out over time rather than being conducted in a single marathon session.

Mood-congruent Memory

The tendency to recall experiences that are consistent with one's current mood.

Three-stage Processing Model

A theory of memory that proposes three stages through which information passes: sensory memory, short-term memory, and long-term memory.

Richard Atkinson

An influential psychologist known for his research on memory and learning, and for developing a model of human memory with Richard Shiffrin.