The M'Naghten Rule States That the Insanity Defence Is Appropriate

question 10

Multiple Choice

The M'Naghten rule states that the insanity defence is appropriate if a person

• A)has an irresistible impulse leading him or her to commit a crime.
• B)has a diagnosable mental illness.
• C)is not competent to stand trial.
• D)does not know right from wrong at the time of the criminal act.

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Definitions:

Thalamus

A structure in the brain located above the brainstem, that serves as a relay station for transmitting sensory information to the cerebral cortex.

Hormone

Chemical messengers produced by the endocrine glands that regulate various body functions and processes.

Gland

An organ in the body that secretes particular chemical substances for use in the body or for discharge into the surroundings.

Neurotransmitter

Chemicals in the nervous system that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron to another, influencing mental processes and behavior.