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What is free will?
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an individual's capacity to make choices and act freely upon them
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What is determinism?
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the view that behavior is determined by forces outside of voluntary control
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What is insanity?
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a legal term signifying the lack of criminal responsibility
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What are the four types of insanity tests?
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Daniel M'Naghten test
Irrestible impulse test Product test Model legislation test |
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What is the M'Naghten insanity test?
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the person did not know the nature and quality of the act he was doing or did not know what he was doing was wrong
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What is the Irresistible impulse insanity test?
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defendants could be found insane if they could not avoid doing the act in question because of a mental disease
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What is the product insanity test?
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an accused in not criminally responsible if his unlawful act was the product of mental disease or defect
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Which diagnostic category has the highest percentage of post-verdict diagnosis?
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Psychosis - 65.6%
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Which diagnostic category has the lowest percentage of post-verdict diagnosis?
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Malingering - 0.40%
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What is Negligence?
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failing to perform in a manner that is consistent with the level of skill exercised by others in the field
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What is Malpractice?
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professional negligence resulting in harm to clients or patients
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