Studies Around the World Have Found That Mentally Ill Persons

question 59

Multiple Choice

Studies around the world have found that mentally ill persons (mostly schizophrenics and manic depressives) are at least ______ times more likely to have a conviction for violent offenses than people in general.

• A) 3 to 4
• B) 1 to 2
• C) 5 to 6
• D) 8 to 9

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Definitions:

Insight

A deep understanding of a person or situation, often resulting in a clear and sudden discovery or realization.

Catharsis

The process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions, often facilitated by sharing experiences in a therapeutic setting.

Insight

The capacity to gain an accurate and deep understanding of a person or thing.

Self-critical

The tendency of an individual to evaluate oneself negatively, focusing on one's flaws and shortcomings.