To be clear the term insanity is used by lawers to apply to individuals who have committed criminal acts.
Insanity is a legal term that is used by lawers to state the defendant's ability to distinguish right from wrong when a crime is committed. The term is used to distingush guilt from innocence and informed by mental health professionals, here the term is not psychological but primarily legal.
1. The term insanity is used... a. Exclusively by psychologists with a cognitive perspective b. By...
1. A psychological disorder can be described as any behavior or emotional state that: a. causes an individual great suffering or worry b. endangers others c. is self-destructive d. impairs the individual's ability to get along with others e. all of the above 2. Which of the following questions will be most helpful in determining whether a particular behavior is considered abnormal, and therefore, potentially a disorder? a. Is the behavior considered deviant (i.e., socially unacceptable) in one's culture? b.Is...