The Insanity Defense Reform Act of 1984 Provides That in Federal

question 29

Multiple Choice

The Insanity Defense Reform Act of 1984 provides that in federal courts _________.

• A)the ALI "substantial capacity" test for insanity must be followed
• B)the "irresistible impulse" test may be applied at the discretion of the trial judge
• C)the defendant has the burden of proving insanity by clear and convincing evidence
• D)the government must prove the defendant's sanity at the time of the crime

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Definitions:

Measureable

Capable of being quantified or expressed as a numerical value, allowing for precise assessments or comparisons.

Introspection

The examination or observation of one's own mental and emotional processes.

Mental Imagery

The mind's ability to recreate or simulate sensory experiences in the absence of immediate external stimuli, involving visual, auditory, or other sensory modalities.

Implicit Memory

A type of long-term memory that operates below the conscious level, enabling the performance of tasks without conscious awareness of these previous experiences.