Asked by Dareen Alassaf on May 06, 2024

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Which of the following is a legal term, not used as a type of psychological diagnosis?

A) personality disorder
B) mental breakdown
C) hypochondriasis
D) insanity

Psychological Diagnosis

The process by which a psychologist or psychiatrist evaluates an individual's mental health based on symptoms, behaviors, and sometimes psychological testing, to identify and describe a psychological problem or disorder.

Legal Term

A phrase or word that has a specific, established meaning within the legal system.

Insanity

Legally and psychiatry, it refers to a mental illness of such a severe nature that a person cannot distinguish fantasy from reality, conduct their affairs due to psychosis, or is subject to uncontrollable impulsive behavior.

  • Identify the legal and clinical distinctions between terms used in the context of mental health.
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Candy MarvdashtiMay 09, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
"Insanity" is a legal term used to determine a defendant's mental state at the time of a crime and whether they can be held legally responsible for their actions. The other options are commonly used psychological diagnoses.