Homework Help: Psychology

Posted by Shawn on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at 9:18pm.

Dr. Kyle shared the newspaper clipping with his class. "This is an unusual case, but I believe the punishment phase of the trial would have been different in another state. The crime was committed, but the defendant is not in touch with reality most of the time." Dr. Kyle is referring to variations in the definition of mental disorder as: (Points: 5)
a) a deviation from the average.
b) a deviation from the ideal.
c) an inability to function effectively.
d) a legal concept.

I think the answer is B

Psychology - Ms. Sue, Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at 9:24pm
I disagree.
Psychology - bobpursley, Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at 9:25pm
I think it is B.
Psychology - Shawn, Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at 9:26pm
kay thanks
Psychology - Shawn, Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at 9:26pm
wait can it be C?
Psychology - Ms. Sue, Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at 9:28pm
I think C is correct.
Psychology - Shawn, Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at 9:29pm
kay Thanks
Psychology - Ms. Sue, Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at 9:36pm
You're welcome.
Psychology - PsyDAG, Friday, July 1, 2011 at 6:04pm
This is a complex concept. Insanity is a legal term, indicating that the person was incapable of distinguishing between right and wrong at the time of the act. Many mental disorders would not excuse criminal behavior. I believe the best answer is D.
Psychology - J, Friday, October 21, 2011 at 7:59pm
While all four are definitions of a mental disorder, the correct answer is D.

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