The M'Naghten Test Is Called a Cognitive Test of Insanity

question 18

Multiple Choice

The M'Naghten test is called a cognitive test of insanity because

• A)it examines whether a person has a disease of the mind.
• B)it looks at if the person had an irresistible impulse to commit the crime.
• C)it concentrates on the person's ability to control their behavior.
• D)it emphasizes the person's thought processes and perceptions of reality.

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Definitions:

Antidrug Norms

Societal standards and beliefs that oppose the use of illegal drugs and support behaviors that resist drug use.

Drug Problems

Issues arising from the abuse or dependency on illegal drugs or the misuse of prescription medications, leading to personal, social, or health consequences.

Internalizing Problems

Refers to psychological struggles that manifest internally, such as anxiety, depression, and excessive worry, often leading to withdrawn or inhibited behavior.

Cognitive-behavioral Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that focuses on changing negative thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to psychological distress.