Over Time, the U

question 25

Multiple Choice

Over time, the U.S. criminal justice system has focused on

• A)deterrence, capital punishment, and rehabilitation.
• B)compensation, rehabilitation, and revenge.
• C)rehabilitation, deterrence, and rescue.
• D)revenge, deterrence, and rehabilitation.

Distinguish between the ICD and DSM systems in terms of purpose, publisher, and approach to classification.

Identify key components and sections of the DSM that are crucial for making a diagnosis.

Comprehend the impact of acculturation processes on mental health and identify high-risk outcomes.

Recognize and apply appropriate strategies for managing diagnostic uncertainty.

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Definitions:

U.S. Court of Appeals

Intermediate federal appellate courts in the United States that review decisions of federal district courts, regulatory commissions, and other federal courts, playing a key role in interpreting the law.

Circuits

Refers to the divisions under the U.S. Federal Courts system where the United States is divided into regional circuits, each with its own Court of Appeals, to handle appeals from the district courts within its circuit.

Supreme Court

The highest federal court in the United States, which has ultimate appellate jurisdiction over all federal and state court cases that involve a point of constitutional or federal statutory law.

Justices

Justices refer to judges of the highest court in a country, such as the Supreme Court in the United States, responsible for interpreting the law and constitution in legal cases.