The Intent of the Durham Case Was to ______

question 30

Multiple Choice

The intent of the Durham case was to ______.

• A) set a precedent for allowing the insanity defense in North Carolina
• B) recognize a "guilty but mentally ill" defense
• C) reject the irresistible impulse and "right-wrong" principles as outmoded
• D) allow psychiatrists and psychologists to offer expert testimony in criminal cases

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Definitions:

Southern Song

A period in Chinese history (1127–1279) characterized by significant cultural and artistic achievements despite political fragmentation.

Central Figure

The main subject or character in a work of art, literature, or performance, often pivotal to the narrative or theme.

Shakyamuni

Another name for Siddhartha Gautama, the historical Buddha and founder of Buddhism, who lived in the 6th to 4th century BCE.

Amitabha

A principal Buddha in Mahayana Buddhism, associated with pure land teachings and known for his promise to welcome all beings into his realm of Sukhavati.