Which of the Following Is Fast, Fairly Effortless Thinking That

question 335

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is fast, fairly effortless thinking that frees "space" in short-term memory and makes it easier to work on a problem?

• A)automatic processing
• B)algorithmic thinking
• C)mnemonic processing
• D)trial-and-error thinking

Recognize the importance of early detection and intervention in psychological disorders.

Understand the impact of psychological disorders on daily life and activities.

Interpret statistical data related to the prevalence and onset of psychological disorders.

Understand the concept of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and its development in response to trauma exposure.

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Definitions:

Psychosis

State involving a loss of contact with reality as well as an inability to differentiate between reality and one’s subjective state.

American Law Institute (ALI) Rule

A legal standard for insanity that assesses whether a defendant lacked the capacity to understand the wrongfulness of their actions or conform their conduct to the law due to mental illness.

M'Naghten Rule

A legal principle that excuses a defendant from liability if at the time of the crime, they were suffering from a mental illness that prevented them from understanding the nature of their actions or knowing right from wrong.

Durham Rule

A legal standard used to determine insanity, stating that an accused is not criminally responsible if the unlawful act was the product of mental disease or defect.