Question 1

Greg is accused of killing his wife.Although Greg knows that murder is against the law,he has been diagnosed with a severe anxiety disorder.Greg will most likely be found to be

Accepted Answer

Greg's knowledge that murder is against the law suggests he understood the nature and wrongfulness of his actions, making him likely to be found guilty of murder despite his anxiety disorder.

Question 2

Insanity is

Accepted Answer

Insanity is a legal term used to determine whether a person is responsible for their criminal actions. The legal definition of insanity may differ from the psychiatric definition of mental illness.

Question 3

The system currently used in America to classify psychological problems

Accepted Answer

The current system used in America to classify psychological problems is the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR). It was developed by the American Psychiatric Association and is the most widely recognized and used classification system in the field of mental health.

Question 4

In situations in which people who committed crimes are unable to appreciate that what they did was wrong because they have a severe intellectual disability,such as Down syndrome or brain damage,these people may be found

Accepted Answer

In such situations, the person may be found not guilty by reason of diminished responsibility, which means that although they are responsible for the criminal act, they are not held fully accountable because of their intellectual disability.

Question 5

In practice,if a person accused of a crime was unable to appreciate that what he or she did was wrong because of a diagnosable psychological disorder,he or she may be found to be

Accepted Answer

If a person accused of a crime was unable to appreciate that what he or she did was wrong because of a diagnosable psychological disorder, he or she may be found not guilty by reason of insanity. This means that the person would be acquitted of the charges, but would likely still be committed to a mental health facility for treatment. Guilty but impaired (choice A) and guilty under exceptional circumstances (choice D) are not typically applicable in cases where the defendant's mental state is a factor. Not guilty by reason of diminished responsibility (choice C) may also be a possibility in some cases, but this applies when the defendant's mental state contributed to their actions rather than rendering them unable to understand the nature of their actions.

Question 6

Cody was accused of assaulting his neighbor,but several psychologists testified at his trial that Cody has paranoid schizophrenia and suffers from delusions and hallucinations.In addition,the day of the alleged assault,Cody had been hearing voices telling him that a space alien had inhabited the body of his neighbor and that this alien was attempting to inhabit Cody's body when his neighbor knocked on his door.The neighbor even testified that Cody called him "a space creature." The jury found that because of his schizophrenia,Cody could not appreciate that assaulting his neighbor was wrong; and therefore,the jury found Cody

Accepted Answer

The jury found that Cody's schizophrenia prevented him from appreciating the wrongfulness of his actions. This fits the legal standard for the defense of not guilty by reason of insanity. Therefore, the best choice is B.

Question 7

May was accused of shoplifting in a store; but because she has a moderate to severe intellectual disability that prevents her from appreciating what she did was wrong,the judge found her to be

Accepted Answer

May's moderate to severe intellectual disability can be considered a mitigating factor for her actions; therefore, she may be found not guilty by reason of diminished responsibility, meaning that she did not have the capacity to understand that her actions were wrong due to her disability. The other choices may not apply given the circumstances presented in the question.

Question 8

According to the Global Assessment of Functioning Scale,which of the following is the correct score for a person's behavior based on functioning?

Accepted Answer

A score of 50 on the Global Assessment of Functioning Scale indicates serious symptoms such as suicidal thoughts and obsessional rituals.

Question 9

According to the Global Assessment of Functioning Scale,a person who functions well in a wide range of activities and who is sought out by others because of his or her many positive qualities would have a score of

Accepted Answer

According to the Global Assessment of Functioning Scale, a score of 100 is given to individuals who have superior functioning in a wide range of activities and are considered a role model in their community. Therefore, the person described in the question who functions well in a wide range of activities and is sought out by others because of his or her many positive qualities would have a score of 100.

Question 10

Regarding insanity defenses,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A person with a diagnosed psychological disorder or intellectual disability may not necessarily receive a judgment of insanity in a court case. The legal definition of

Question 11

Regarding insanity,which of the following statements is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

Insanity is a legal term used in court to determine whether a person is capable of being held accountable for their actions. It refers to individuals who are unable to manage their affairs or foresee the consequences of their actions due to a mental illness or defect. It is not a medical or psychiatric term and is not commonly used in diagnostic criteria such as the DSM-IV-TR. Insanity is not typically caused by a combination of personality disorders, although mental illness can sometimes be a contributing factor.

Question 12

According to the Global Assessment of Functioning Scale,a person who is repeatedly violent,maintains almost no personal hygiene,or has made potentially lethal suicide attempts would have a score of

Accepted Answer

A Global Assessment of Functioning (GAF) score of 10 indicates the most severe level of mental health symptoms and impairment. This level of functioning encompasses behaviors such as repeated violence, poor personal hygiene, and potentially lethal suicide attempts. A score of 100 would indicate a completely healthy individual with no mental health symptoms, while scores of 80 and 60 would indicate moderate impairment levels.

Question 13

Commitment proceedings are legal proceedings that may result in the finding of

Accepted Answer

Commitment proceedings are legal processes used to determine if an individual should be involuntarily committed to a mental health facility, often due to concerns about their ability to function safely in society, which may result in a finding of insanity. This is distinct from diagnoses like psychosis, neurosis, or broader psychopathology, which are clinical terms used to describe specific mental health conditions.

Question 14

The legal definition that means the inability to manage one's affairs or to be aware of the consequences of one's actions is called

Accepted Answer

The legal definition of insanity refers to a mental state in which an individual is unable to manage their affairs or comprehend the consequences of their actions. This can serve as a defense in criminal trials, implying that the individual was not responsible for their actions due to their mental state.

Question 15

Insanity is

Accepted Answer

Insanity is a legal term rather than a medical one, and its determination often relies on the testimony of expert witnesses in a court of law to establish whether a defendant was unable to understand the nature of their actions or distinguish right from wrong at the time of the crime.

Question 16

Regarding insanity and involuntary commitments to mental hospitals,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

When a person is declared insane by the court, they are not considered legally responsible for their actions at the time of the crime if they were deemed to lack the capacity to understand that their behavior was wrong. Therefore, choice D is false.

Question 17

In practice,the judgment that a person needs help usually occurs when

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The answer of In practice,the judgment that a person needs...

Question 18

Jake was found by the court to not be legally responsible for his violent actions and was subsequently involuntarily committed to a mental hospital.Thus,the court ruled Jake to be

Accepted Answer

The fact that Jake was found not to be legally responsible for his violent actions and was committed to a mental hospital indicates that he may have been suffering from a mental illness or disorder. The term "insanity" is often used in legal contexts to refer to individuals who are not responsible for their actions due to a mental illness or disorder, and so option A is the best choice. The other options do not accurately reflect the situation described in the question.

Question 19

When a person is a danger to themselves and other people,their behavior is clearly

Accepted Answer

Maladaptive behavior refers to actions that hinder an individual's ability to function effectively in their environment. A person who poses a threat to themselves or others exhibits maladaptive behavior. Compulsive behavior refers to repetitive acts that are difficult to control, psychotic behavior refers to a break from reality, and neurotic behavior refers to excessive anxiety or emotional disturbances that do not necessarily pose a significant threat to others.

Question 20

When a person's behavior is maladaptive,a relative may start legal procedures that may result in the finding of insanity with these legal procedures called

Accepted Answer

The legal procedures referred to in the question that may result in a finding of insanity are commitment proceedings. Psychotic findings and diagnostic and statistical analyses do not necessarily result in legal action, and psychopathology lawsuits are not a recognized legal term.

Quiz 14: A: Psychological Disorders

Greg is accused of killing his wife.Although Greg knows that murder is against the law,he has been diagnosed with a severe anxiety disorder.Greg will most likely be found to be

Insanity is

The system currently used in America to classify psychological problems

In situations in which people who committed crimes are unable to appreciate that what they did was wrong because they have a severe intellectual disability,such as Down syndrome or brain damage,these people may be found

In practice,if a person accused of a crime was unable to appreciate that what he or she did was wrong because of a diagnosable psychological disorder,he or she may be found to be

May was accused of shoplifting in a store; but because she has a moderate to severe intellectual disability that prevents her from appreciating what she did was wrong,the judge found her to be

According to the Global Assessment of Functioning Scale,which of the following is the correct score for a person's behavior based on functioning?

According to the Global Assessment of Functioning Scale,a person who functions well in a wide range of activities and who is sought out by others because of his or her many positive qualities would have a score of

Regarding insanity defenses,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Regarding insanity,which of the following statements is TRUE?

According to the Global Assessment of Functioning Scale,a person who is repeatedly violent,maintains almost no personal hygiene,or has made potentially lethal suicide attempts would have a score of

Commitment proceedings are legal proceedings that may result in the finding of

The legal definition that means the inability to manage one's affairs or to be aware of the consequences of one's actions is called

Insanity is

Regarding insanity and involuntary commitments to mental hospitals,which of the following statements is FALSE?

In practice,the judgment that a person needs help usually occurs when

Jake was found by the court to not be legally responsible for his violent actions and was subsequently involuntarily committed to a mental hospital.Thus,the court ruled Jake to be

When a person is a danger to themselves and other people,their behavior is clearly

When a person's behavior is maladaptive,a relative may start legal procedures that may result in the finding of insanity with these legal procedures called