Asked by olivia woods on Jun 28, 2024
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Which disorder would be most likely to be used in an "insanity defence"
A) phobic disorder
B) schizophrenia
C) major depressive disorder
D) antisocial personality disorder
Insanity Defence
A legal defense asserting that a defendant was unable to understand the nature of their actions or distinguish right from wrong due to mental illness at the time of the crime.
Schizophrenia
A mental disorder characterized by distortions in thinking, perception, emotions, language, sense of self, and behavior.
Phobic Disorder
An anxiety disorder characterized by an excessive and irrational fear of specific objects, situations, or activities.
- Recognize the array of indicators and classifications for psychological disorders, like schizophrenia, personality disorders, and eating disorders.
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PK
Paula KowalskiJul 02, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Schizophrenia is the disorder most commonly used in the insanity defense due to its severe effects on thought processes and behavior, which can lead to a lack of understanding of the consequences of one's actions. Other disorders, such as major depressive disorder and phobic disorder, do not typically qualify for an insanity defense as they do not affect one's understanding of right and wrong. Antisocial personality disorder may be used as a defense, but it is less common as it requires showing that the individual lacked control over their actions, rather than simply not understanding their actions were wrong.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the array of indicators and classifications for psychological disorders, like schizophrenia, personality disorders, and eating disorders.