In a Majority of States That Allow the Use of the Insanity

question 2

Multiple Choice

In a majority of states that allow the use of the insanity defense, the burden of proof is placed on the _____ by the _____ standard.

• A) defense; preponderance of the evidence
• B) prosecution; clear and convincing evidence
• C) prosecution; preponderance of the evidence
• D) defense; beyond a reasonable doubt

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Definitions:

Milgram Experiment

A psychological experiment conducted by Stanley Milgram in the 1960s to study obedience to authority, where participants were instructed to administer electric shocks to another person.

Stanford University Prison Experiment

A psychological study conducted by Philip Zimbardo in 1971 at Stanford University, where students were assigned roles of prisoners and guards to explore the effects of perceived power.

Generalization

Drawing a conclusion about a certain characteristic of a population based on a sample from it.

Logical Support

The provision of reasons or evidence to justify a claim or argument.