Which of the Following Is True Regarding the Insanity Defence

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true regarding the insanity defence?

• A)A large proportion of criminals escape criminal responsibility by using the insanity defence.
• B)Most people who use the insanity defence are faking mental illness.
• C)The determination of insanity rests on a the person's mental state at the time of the crime.
• D)Insanity is a psychological or psychiatric term.

Analyze the impact of aging on physical, cognitive, and social abilities.

Understand the role of education in personal and societal development.

Recognize the importance of social relationships in personal development and societal integration.

Grasp the conceptual differences between adult and adolescent moral and social reasoning.

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Definitions:

Self-serving Bias

The common habit of a person taking credit for positive events or outcomes, but blaming outside factors for negative events.

Locus Of Control Bias

A cognitive bias where an individual attributes successes and failures to either internal or external factors disproportionately.

Achievement-related Results

Outcomes or successes in tasks or goals that are valued in a cultural or societal context, often measured through performance or attainment.

Weiner's Attribution Theory

A theory that suggests people tend to attribute causes to their successes and failures based on three main factors: locus of control, stability, and controllability.