Law and Ethics in abnormal psychology

Question 1

irresistible impulse test

Answer 1

not responsible if lacked the willpower to control the behavior

Question 2

M’Naghten rule

Answer 2

inquires if the accused knew right from wrong

Question 3

durham standard

Answer 3

should not be responsible if unlawful act was a product of a mental defect

Question 4

diminished capacity

Answer 4

absence of a specific intent to commit an offense as the result of a mental disorder (drunk person, person who hurts someone that killed loved one)c

Question 5

advance directive

Answer 5

written statement providing guidance for medical and health care decisions in the event they are incapacitated

Question 6

tarasoff ruling

Answer 6

must warn the intended victim of a crime