Which of the Following Illustrates a Misconception That Jurors Have

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following illustrates a misconception that jurors have about the insanity defense?

• A) The belief that medication does not effectively treat mental illness
• B) The belief that all assessment instruments have been validated through a series of empirical studies
• C) The belief that defendants found NGRI go free
• D) The belief that defendants have no remorse for their crimes

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Definitions:

Neural Messages

Electrical and chemical signals transmitted by neurons in the nervous system to communicate information.

Lens

A curved piece of glass or other transparent material that focuses or disperses light rays, used in glasses and cameras.

Fovea

The central focal point in the retina of the eye, around which the cones are densely packed for high visual acuity.

Retina

A layer at the back of the eyeball containing cells that are sensitive to light and trigger nerve impulses that pass via the optic nerve to the brain, where a visual image is formed.