Which of the Following Statements Is True Concerning the Insanity

question 77

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true concerning the insanity defence?

• A) It is one of the most popular applications of psychology to the law
• B) It is often celebrated by the general public
• C) It has increasingly become the defense for battered and abused women
• D) It has been used in every 50 out of 100 felony cases

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Definitions:

Counterconditioning

A behavior therapy technique that involves replacing an undesirable response to a stimulus with a more desirable one.

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique used to reduce anxiety responses through gradual exposure to the feared object or situation, combined with relaxation exercises.

Aversive Conditioning

Associates an unpleasant state (such as nausea) with an unwanted behavior (such as drinking alcohol).

Client-Centered Therapy

A counseling approach emphasizing the therapist’s empathy and nondirective behavior that allows clients to lead the discussion and find their own solutions.