Question 1

In an attempt to replace the insanity plea,some states now use the "guilty but mentally ill" (GBMI) verdict,in which mentally ill criminals are usually

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A)  treated for their mental illnesses.
B)  punished for committing crimes.
C)  both a and b
D)  neither a nor bE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 2

Discuss research studies on the relationship between mental illness and dangerousness.Describe symptoms that correlate with an increased risk of violence among the mentally ill.

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Question 3

In some states,the legal definition of mental illness excludes

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A)  mental retardation and substance-related disorders.
B)  personality disorders and gender dysphoria.
C)  posttraumatic stress disorder.D) All of the above
E) B) and C)

Question 4

According to the 1975 case of O'Connor v.Donaldson,a nondangerous mentally ill individual

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A)  must be given medication to control the possibility of dangerous tendencies developing.
B)  cannot be confined in an institution if capable of functioning safely on the outside.
C)  must be confined in an institution in case a violent episode occurs.
D)  can be released from an institution only if relatives agree to provide care.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

Although surveys have shown that the public estimates that the insanity defense is used in 37 percent of felony cases,the actual figure is about ____ percent.

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A)  1
B)  10
C)  57
D)  88E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

What is a critical determinant of the civil commitment process?

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A)  Substance abuse
B)  Dangerousness
C)  Mental health history
D)  None of theseE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

State laws permit involuntary commitment when all of the following conditions have been met

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A)  that a person has a mental illness and is in need of treatment.
B)  that a person is dangerous to herself/himself or others and is in need of treatment.
C)  that a person is unable to care for himself/herself.
D)  that a person asks to be admitted to a mental hospital.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

In 1994,the Supreme Court upheld Montana's abolition of the insanity defense.Since then,both Idaho and Utah as well as Montana have adopted a version of the GBMI verdict,in which the accused

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A)  remains permanently in a psychiatric facility.
B)  is imprisoned but is assured of receiving mental health services.
C)  is imprisoned but is provided with mental health services only if they are available.
D)  can choose either hospitalization or imprisonment.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

Which of the following is/are specified in civil commitment laws?

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A)  When a person can be legally declared to have a mental illness
B)  When a person can be placed in a mental hospital for treatment
C)  Both a and b
D)  Neither a nor bE) All of the above
F) B) and D) C

Question 10

Since Roberto has been found incompetent to stand trial,he will be committed to a mental health facility.After a reasonable period of time,the law requires any one of the following outcomes that

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A)  he must be found competent.
B)  he must be set free.
C)  he must be medicated.
D)  he must be committed under civil law.E) All of the above
F) B) and D) C

Question 11

Discuss the historical development of the insanity defense beginning with the 1843 M'Naghten Rule in England and noting the findings of the American Law Institute in the 1960s.In your discussion,define mens rea and the concept of "diminished capacity."

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Question 12

What reason did John Hinckley give for his attempted assassination of President Reagan in 1981?

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A)  He had an obsession about becoming president and thought he could be elected if President Reagan were dead.
B)  He was obsessed with actress Jodie Foster and wanted to impress her.
C)  He was anxious about homelessness and poverty in the world and thought Reagan wasn't doing enough to help poor people.
D)  He thought that President Reagan was about to kill him, so he acted in self-defense.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 13

Receiving a DSM-5 diagnosis means that the person

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A)  is considered dangerous.
B)  has a condition that fits the legal definition of mental illness.
C)  must be either civilly or criminally committed.
D)  none of the aboveE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Although the Durham ruling in 1954 allowed mental health professionals to present information about an accused person's mental state,it became apparent that

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A)  no mental health professional wanted to participate in court proceedings.
B)  mental health professionals could not reliably assess whether mental illness caused criminal behavior.
C)  judges were reluctant to include testimony from mental health professionals in their decisions.
D)  juries were reluctant to consider testimony from mental health professionals.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 15

When conducting research on people with psychological disorders,the American Psychological Association has stipulated all of the following rights

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A)  the right to privacy.
B)  the right to anonymity.
C)  the right to be protected from harm.
D)  the right to be informed about the outcome of the study.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 16

In the American legal system,the concept of diminished capacity is used to

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A)  keep mentally ill people from being discharged from mental hospitals.
B)  assess the responsibility of people with mental illness.
C)  evaluate the effects of medical treatments for schizophrenia.
D)  determine the intelligence level of an individual accused of criminal behavior.E) All of the above
F) A) and B) B

Question 17

Beginning in the mid-1970s,authorities were unable to confine nondangerous mentally ill patients,a policy that emphasized

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A)  individual freedom.
B)  society's rights.
C)  both individual freedom and society's rights
D)  neither individual freedom nor  society's rightsE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 18

Define the terms "grave disability" and parens patriae,giving examples of each.

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A grave disability occurs when the perso...

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a question that addresses the issues of civil (involuntary) commitment?

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A)  Should a mentally ill person be involuntarily committed if he or she is not dangerous but is in need of treatment?
B)  Should a mentally ill person be civilly committed if he or she has been convicted of a crime?
C)  Should a mentally ill person be involuntarily committed at the request of family or relatives who believe it is in the person's best interest?
D)  If a person is mentally ill, unable to care for oneself, and in need of help, should the law allow for involuntary commitment?E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 20

In the United States,people convicted of criminal behavior

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A)  always receive a prison sentence.
B)  always are considered responsible for their behavior.
C)  sometimes are not considered responsible for their behavior.
D)  sometime have the right to legal representationE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Exam 14: Mental Health Services: Legal and Ethical Issues

In an attempt to replace the insanity plea,some states now use the "guilty but mentally ill" (GBMI) verdict,in which mentally ill criminals are usually

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Discuss research studies on the relationship between mental illness and dangerousness.Describe symptoms that correlate with an increased risk of violence among the mentally ill.

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In some states,the legal definition of mental illness excludes

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According to the 1975 case of O'Connor v.Donaldson,a nondangerous mentally ill individual

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Although surveys have shown that the public estimates that the insanity defense is used in 37 percent of felony cases,the actual figure is about ____ percent.

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What is a critical determinant of the civil commitment process?

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State laws permit involuntary commitment when all of the following conditions have been met

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In 1994,the Supreme Court upheld Montana's abolition of the insanity defense.Since then,both Idaho and Utah as well as Montana have adopted a version of the GBMI verdict,in which the accused

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Which of the following is/are specified in civil commitment laws?

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Since Roberto has been found incompetent to stand trial,he will be committed to a mental health facility.After a reasonable period of time,the law requires any one of the following outcomes that

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Discuss the historical development of the insanity defense beginning with the 1843 M'Naghten Rule in England and noting the findings of the American Law Institute in the 1960s.In your discussion,define mens rea and the concept of "diminished capacity."

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What reason did John Hinckley give for his attempted assassination of President Reagan in 1981?

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Receiving a DSM-5 diagnosis means that the person

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Although the Durham ruling in 1954 allowed mental health professionals to present information about an accused person's mental state,it became apparent that

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When conducting research on people with psychological disorders,the American Psychological Association has stipulated all of the following rights

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In the American legal system,the concept of diminished capacity is used to

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Beginning in the mid-1970s,authorities were unable to confine nondangerous mentally ill patients,a policy that emphasized

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Define the terms "grave disability" and parens patriae,giving examples of each.

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Which of the following is NOT a question that addresses the issues of civil (involuntary) commitment?

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