To Which of the Following Offences Would Diminished Responsibility Apply

question 6

Multiple Choice

To which of the following offences would diminished responsibility apply:

• A) Manslaughter
• B) Grievous Bodily Harm
• C) Assault
• D) Murder

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Definitions:

Submerged Mental Energy

The part of an individual's mental capacity that lies beneath the conscious awareness, often guiding actions or thoughts without direct acknowledgment.

Repressed Impulses

Desires or inclinations that are suppressed and remain unexpressed due to their potentially disruptive or unacceptable nature to the conscious mind.

Psychoanalytic Perspective

A theory in psychology introduced by Freud which asserts that human behavior is influenced by unconscious drives and conflicts.

Political Dissidents

Individuals who oppose or criticize the policies of their government, often facing repression or punishment.