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lracut11

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Your textbook presents the case of John Hinckley, who, in 1981, tried to kill Ronald Reagan, the President of the United States. Hinckley had a history of odd behavior and was subsequently found not guilty by reason of insanity. As a result,
 
  a. Hinckley was released.
  b. federal laws regarding the burden of proof and the definition of insanity were changed.
  c. Hinckley was released but required to have a secret service agent with him at all times.
  d. Hinckley was confined to a mental hospital with no chance of release.

Question 2

The legal definition of insanity is
 
  a. not the same as the psychological definition of mental illness.
  b. essentially the same as the psychological definition of mental illness.
  c. a requirement that must be met prior to voluntary commitment.
  d. that a person who is insane is legally responsible for his or her actions.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: b.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: a.


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