Insanity Refers to

question 81

Multiple Choice

Insanity refers to

• A) the defendant's state of mind at the time of the crime.
• B) the defendant's state of mind during the trial.
• C) any attempt to be placed in a hospital rather than a prison.
• D) any crime committed by a person who has a disorder listed in DSM-IV.

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Definitions:

Rationalization

The process of making actions or outcomes seem reasonable or logical, often by creating a plausible explanation.

Efficient Means

Methods or strategies that achieve desired outcomes with the least amount of waste, effort, or expense.

Unintended

Outcomes or effects that were not planned or foreseen.

Rationalization

The process of logically justifying behaviors, decisions, or beliefs, often after the fact, to make them appear reasonable or societally acceptable.