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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