Patrick Has Experienced a Large Number of Changes in His

question 82

Multiple Choice

Patrick has experienced a large number of changes in his life.He's lost his job, is getting a divorce, is facing income tax evasion charges, and his wife is expecting a child.Patrick has also reported an increase in anxiety and has been sick a lot over the last six months.Some researchers would suggest that increased stress has taken a toll on Patrick's health.Others would convincingly suggest that ________ better account(s) for this coincidence.

• A) certain personality traits
• B) a genetic defect
• C) environmental pollution
• D) drug use

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Definitions:

State of Mind

The condition of a person's mental and emotional state at a specific time, influenced by their thoughts, feelings, and environment.

Innocence

The state of being free from guilt, sin, or moral wrong.

Durham Rule

A legal standard used to determine a defendant's criminal responsibility, stating that an accused is not criminally responsible if their unlawful act was the product of mental disease or defect.

Durham v. United States

A landmark court case that altered the criteria for determining criminal insanity in the United States, focusing on the accused's mental state at the time of the offense.