Tommy Was Caught Trying to Steal a Car,and Now That

question 8

Multiple Choice

Tommy was caught trying to steal a car,and now that he is in custody,he has been accused of stealing multiple cars in the area over the last three weeks.In his defense,Tommy says that he knows stealing cars is wrong,but that he can't help himself from stealing them because of his bipolar disorder.Assuming that what he is saying is true,under which standard below would Tommy be considered "insane"?

• A) ALI
• B) Durham
• C) M'Naghten rule
• D) any of the above

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Definitions:

Accessing Memories

The process of recalling or retrieving past experiences, information, or knowledge stored in the brain.

Sensory Storage

Refers to the very short-term storage of sensory information, a part of memory that allows individuals to retain impressions of sensory information after the original stimulus has ceased.

Long-term Storage

The aspect of memory where information is kept for extended periods, potentially for a lifetime.

Neurons Change

The process by which neurons alter their structure, function, or connections, often in response to learning or experience.