Identify Which Term Is the Most Accurate with Regard to the Term

question 311

Multiple Choice

Identify which term is the most accurate with regard to the term insanity.

• A) It is a defense that is attempted in at least 40 percent of all criminal cases.
• B) It is no longer used in the mental health or criminal justice fields.
• C) It is a legal, not a psychological, term.
• D) It can only be applied by a licensed psychologist.

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Definitions:

Rapid Eye Movements

Quick, jerky movements of the eyes that occur in certain stages of sleep, particularly REM sleep, associated with dreaming and increased brain activity.

Depressed Patients

Individuals diagnosed with depression, experiencing persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest.

Electroconvulsive Shock Therapy

A psychiatric treatment involving electrically induced seizures for therapeutic effect on severe mental illnesses.

Memory Impairment

A reduction in the ability to remember information or events, which can range from mild forgetfulness to severe amnesia.