Insanity Is a

question 159

Multiple Choice

Insanity is a

• A)psychological diagnosis that determines that an individual is unable to understand the nature and purpose of legal proceedings.
• B)psychological diagnosis that confirms that an individual is dangerous to themselves or to others.
• C)legal status indicating that a person cannot be held responsible for his or her actions because of mental illness.
• D)recognition that a person has a chronic mental illness that is not responsive to treatment.

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Definitions:

Id

In psychoanalysis, the part of personality containing inherited psychic energy, particularly sexual and aggressive instincts.

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Myers-Briggs Inventory

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