In a Courtroom, a Finding of Insanity Indicates That A(n)

question 46

Multiple Choice

In a courtroom, a finding of insanity indicates that a(n)

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

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Definitions:

Irrelevant Information

data or details that do not have a direct bearing on the matter at hand, often serving as a distraction from the relevant issues.

Factotum

A person who does all kinds of work; a jack of all trades.

Elaborative Strategy

A method for increasing retention of new information by relating it to well-known information.

Chunking Method

A memory strategy that involves breaking down information into smaller, manageable units or "chunks" to improve retention and recall.