Which of the Following Is the Durham Rule of 1954

question 76

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the Durham Rule of 1954?

• A) A woman is not legally responsible for killing a spouse if she is suffering from battered woman syndrome.
• B) A person cannot be tried for a criminal offence if they did not know what they were doing was wrong.
• C) A person cannot be committed to a mental health facility against their will if they are not in danger of harming others.
• D) A person is not responsible for a crime that is the result of a mental illness.

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Definitions:

Disruptive Behaviors

Actions that interfere with the orderly and effective operation of social norms, rules, or mechanisms.

Atypical Antipsychotics

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Hyperactivity-Impulsivity

A condition marked by excessive movement and actions taken without forethought, which can impede functioning in different settings.

Predominantly Inattentive

This term is often associated with ADHD, describing individuals who mainly have symptoms of inattention rather than hyperactivity or impulsivity.