Following the Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity Verdict for John

question 46

Multiple Choice

Following the not guilty by reason of insanity verdict for John Hinckley in 1981, several states considered

• A)abolishing the insanity defense.
• B)using the insanity defense in every case.
• C)using the insanity defense only for male criminals.
• D)releasing all mentally ill patients who had successfully pleaded insanity.

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Definitions:

Variation

The differences observed within and among populations in genetically inherited characteristics, essential for natural selection and evolution.

Heritability

The proportion of observed variation in a particular trait among individuals of a population that can be attributed to inherited genetic factors.

Medium Ground Finch

A species of bird in the Galapagos Islands, known for its variable beak size, studied in the context of natural selection.

Australian Snake

Reptiles found in Australia, known for both venomous and non-venomous species, playing crucial roles in the ecosystem as predators and prey.