By Some Insanity Test Criteria, an Individual Could Be Found

question 8

Multiple Choice

By some insanity test criteria, an individual could be found not guilty by reason of insanity even if he or she knew he or she was committing a crime at the time he or she committed it. This is a shortcoming of ______.

• A) the product test but not the volitional test
• B) the volitional test but the product test
• C) both the product and the volitional tests
• D) neither the product test nor the volitional test

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Definitions:

Schizophrenia

is a severe mental disorder characterized by disruptions in thought processes, perceptions, emotional responsiveness, and social interactions.

Disturbances in Thought

Disruptions or abnormalities in the way one organizes, processes, or understands thoughts, often associated with psychological conditions.

Language

The communication of information by means of symbols arranged according to rules of grammar.

Motor Activity

Physical movement or actions that are produced by the muscles in response to nerve signals.