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What Is the Defense for Criminal Liability That Is Used

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What is the defense for criminal liability that is used toassert a lack of criminal responsibility because, according tolaw, a person cannot have the requisite state of mind tocommit a crime? ​


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Schizophrenic Disorders

A group of severe mental health conditions characterized by disordered thoughts, perceptions, and emotions.

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter in the brain associated with pleasure, reward, and motivation.

Schizophrenia

An intense psychological condition marked by altered thought processes, perceptions, feelings, communication abilities, self-identity, and actions.

Positive Symptoms

In the context of psychology, these refer to an excess or distortion of normal functions, often observed in disorders like schizophrenia, including hallucinations or delusions.

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