In Most States, If a Psychiatrist Testifies as an Expert

question 42

Multiple Choice

In most states, if a psychiatrist testifies as an expert in a case where the defendant entered a plea of Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity, he/she may give:

• A)professional opinion that defendant is insane.
• B)description of how mental illness likely effected the defendant's behavior.
• C)personal opinion that the defendant is not responsible for his/her actions.
• D)all of these

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Definitions:

Panic Disorder

An anxiety disorder characterized by recurring severe panic attacks and the fear of a panic attack occurring.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by recurrent, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions).

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by intrusive thoughts that produce uneasiness (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors aimed at reducing these feelings (compulsions).

Avoidance Learning

A process in learning whereby an organism learns to prevent or avoid an unpleasant or harmful stimulus by making a particular response.