This Is the Doctrine Whereby a Previous Decision by a Court

question 72

Multiple Choice

This is the doctrine whereby a previous decision by a court applies as a precedent in similar cases until the decision is overruled.

• A)status quo bias
• B)path dependency
• C)common law
• D)habeas corpus
• E)stare decisis

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Definitions:

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique used to gradually reduce anxiety through the use of relaxation techniques and exposure to feared stimuli.

Psychotherapy

The management of mental illness through psychological methods instead of medical treatments.

M'Naghten Rule

A legal standard used to determine whether a defendant was sane at the time of committing a crime, focusing on their ability to understand right from wrong.

Insanity

A legal term for a mental disorder so severe that it prevents a person from understanding the difference between right and wrong or from being able to control their actions.