In the Brawner Rule, the "Caveat Paragraph" Intends to Exclude

question 4

Multiple Choice

In the Brawner Rule, the "caveat paragraph" intends to exclude _____ from using the insanity defense.

• A) defendants under the influence of alcohol at the time of the offense
• B) psychopaths
• C) defendants under the influence of drugs at the time of the offense
• D) defendants who refuse to undergo psychiatric evaluation
• E) developmentally disabled

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Definitions:

Giftedness

Refers to individuals, often children, who exhibit an exceptional level of ability or talent in one or more domains.

Mental Illness

Disorders that affect mood, thinking, and behavior, encompassing a wide range of conditions such as depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder.

Terman and Oden

Researchers known for their longitudinal study on gifted children, calling it the Genetic Studies of Genius.

Intellectual Disability

A term describing individuals who have significant limitations in both intellectual functioning and in adaptive behavior, which covers many everyday social and practical skills.