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question 14

Multiple Choice

In about half of U.S. states, a defendant can be found ______, a provision intended to provide a middle ground for jurors contemplating whether to assign criminal responsibility (and punishment) to defendants whose mental status is in question.

• A) guilty but mentally ill
• B) not guilty by reason of insanity
• C) partially insane
• D) unknowably guilty

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Definitions:

Mood Disorder

A psychological disorder characterized by the elevation or lowering of a person's mood, such as depression or bipolar disorder.

Major Depressive Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, loss of interest in activities, and other symptoms that impair daily functioning.

National Institute

Refers to a governmental organization focused on research, policy development, or service provision in a specific area of national interest.

Mental Health

A state of well-being in which an individual realizes their own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively, and is able to make a contribution to their community.