Which of the Following Is True About the American Law

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about the American Law Institute (ALI) rule?

• A)The ALI rule is narrower than the M'Naghten rule since it requires the defendant to have an appreciation of the criminality of the act.
• B)The ALI rule is more restrictive than the Durham rule because it requires some lack of appreciation of the criminality of one's act.
• C)The ALI rule is broader than the Durham rule because it requires only the presence of a mental disorder.
• D)The ALI rule allowed defense attorneys to argue that a defendant's history of antisocial conduct was itself evidence of the presence of a mental disease or defect.

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Definitions:

Cognitive

Relating to mental processes such as thinking, learning, memory, problem-solving, and decision-making.

Harmful

Describes something that can cause damage, injury, or negative effects on someone's health, well-being, or environment.

Aggressive

Behaving in a hostile or violent manner that is often threatening towards others.

Observational Learning

A learning process where individuals acquire new behaviors or information by watching others.