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Psychoses are serious mental disorders characterized by symptoms such as delusions and/or ______.
Psychoses are serious mental disorders characterized by symptoms such as delusions and/or ______.
hallucinations
Schizophrenia is a disorder primarily affecting ______ thinking.
Schizophrenia is a disorder primarily affecting ______ thinking.
logical
A Delusional Disorder is a psychosis but without ______ symptoms.
A Delusional Disorder is a psychosis but without ______ symptoms.
hallucinatory
Psychopathy is often distinguished from psychosis due to the lack of ______ and disconnection from reality.
Psychopathy is often distinguished from psychosis due to the lack of ______ and disconnection from reality.
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Killer Edmund Emil Kemper III is an example of a serious case of ______.
Killer Edmund Emil Kemper III is an example of a serious case of ______.
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Robert Hare identifies psychopathic individuals based on typical ______ they exhibit.
Robert Hare identifies psychopathic individuals based on typical ______ they exhibit.
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When psychopaths commit suicide, it is most often because either they are feeling ______ or they desire a dramatic end.
When psychopaths commit suicide, it is most often because either they are feeling ______ or they desire a dramatic end.
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Psychopathic sex offenders are motivated by ______ and excitement rather than simply sexual arousal.
Psychopathic sex offenders are motivated by ______ and excitement rather than simply sexual arousal.
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In CA, a defendant must be at least ____ years old to be tried in an adult criminal court.
In CA, a defendant must be at least ____ years old to be tried in an adult criminal court.
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The term NGRI stands for Not Guilty By Reason of ____.
The term NGRI stands for Not Guilty By Reason of ____.
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The McNaughtan Rule is based on Daniel McNaughtan's crime and is often referred to as the '____ or Wrong' test.
The McNaughtan Rule is based on Daniel McNaughtan's crime and is often referred to as the '____ or Wrong' test.
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The ____ Rule is known as the Product Test.
The ____ Rule is known as the Product Test.
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In forensic psychiatry, a clinical mental disorder is classified using the DSM-____.
In forensic psychiatry, a clinical mental disorder is classified using the DSM-____.
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Factors associated with NGRI plea success can include race and ____ status.
Factors associated with NGRI plea success can include race and ____ status.
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The irrevocable impulses test is part of the American Law Institute's ALI Rule from the Model ____ Code.
The irrevocable impulses test is part of the American Law Institute's ALI Rule from the Model ____ Code.
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Individuals civilly committed as NGRI can continue to be confined even if they are ____.
Individuals civilly committed as NGRI can continue to be confined even if they are ____.
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In a clemency hearing for condemned inmates, a governor is deciding whether to _____ the condemned inmate's death sentence to Life Without Parole.
In a clemency hearing for condemned inmates, a governor is deciding whether to _____ the condemned inmate's death sentence to Life Without Parole.
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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) is the leading preventable cause of _____ _____.
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) is the leading preventable cause of _____ _____.
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From Winston Churchill's 1910 speech, 'How we treat our criminals is a test of our _____.'
From Winston Churchill's 1910 speech, 'How we treat our criminals is a test of our _____.'
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The _____ method distinguishes between objective realities and personal/subjective realities.
The _____ method distinguishes between objective realities and personal/subjective realities.
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The killings of Bonnie Garland, Jennifer Levin, and Lisa Steinberg criticize the legal requirement of _____ to convict someone for murder.
The killings of Bonnie Garland, Jennifer Levin, and Lisa Steinberg criticize the legal requirement of _____ to convict someone for murder.
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In an insanity trial, the decision of Guilty or Not Guilty is typically made by a _____ or jury.
In an insanity trial, the decision of Guilty or Not Guilty is typically made by a _____ or jury.
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When a defendant is found NGRI (Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity), they may be sent to a _____ hospital.
When a defendant is found NGRI (Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity), they may be sent to a _____ hospital.
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Teratogenic effects are caused by _____ exposure to toxic agents during pregnancy.
Teratogenic effects are caused by _____ exposure to toxic agents during pregnancy.
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In a criminal trial, the trier of fact is also known as the ______.
In a criminal trial, the trier of fact is also known as the ______.
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One of the two elements required to find a defendant Guilty in a criminal trial is ______.
One of the two elements required to find a defendant Guilty in a criminal trial is ______.
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A parasomnia is a ______ disorder; somnambulism is an example.
A parasomnia is a ______ disorder; somnambulism is an example.
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Judges may waive a juvenile case to adult court, making them treated as any ______ defendant.
Judges may waive a juvenile case to adult court, making them treated as any ______ defendant.
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An acquittal of a defendant means they were found ______ by the jury.
An acquittal of a defendant means they were found ______ by the jury.
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Affirmative defenses argue that the defendant lacked ______ necessary to be held criminally responsible.
Affirmative defenses argue that the defendant lacked ______ necessary to be held criminally responsible.
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In the context of defenses, ______ can be a legal justification for committing an act that would normally be considered a crime.
In the context of defenses, ______ can be a legal justification for committing an act that would normally be considered a crime.
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The necessity defense prevents an ______ death.
The necessity defense prevents an ______ death.
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Study Notes
FBS 153 Final Exam Study Guide
- The exam will be available at 10:00 AM on December 19th. It is closed-book/closed-notes.
- The exam will be 55 minutes long.
- If choosing Writing Assignment #2, it will be available from 11:00 AM and have a 25-minute time limit.
- Both the exam and the writing assignment will close at 7:00 PM on December 19th.
Mens Rea and the Judicial System
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In a criminal trial, the jury is the trier of fact.
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Two key elements for a guilty verdict are actus reus (the criminal act) and mens rea (criminal intent).
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The 2005 Marcus Wesson case in Fresno is an example of an exception.
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Mens rea is the criminal intent at the time of the crime. Planning and premeditation are not always required.
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Thinking about committing a crime is not necessarily a crime unless the idea is directly acted upon.
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Exceptions to mens rea exist, such as strict liability crimes.
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Mens rea relates to criminal responsibility and culpability in determining guilty verdicts.
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The case of Kenneth Parks (acquitted of killing his mother-in-law): crucial details include his pre-crime actions, the method of the crime, the objects utilized, and the reaction after the crime. Factors considered in his defense included his family history of sleep disorders, resulting in a lack of mens rea. The Supreme Court of Canada upheld his acquittal.
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Factors that can compromise a person's ability to form mens rea include juvenile status; immaturity of the prefrontal cortex (resulting in poor control of impulses) which comes from the Limbic System ("emotional brain"); level of moral reasoning (as measured by Kohlberg's test).
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The juvenile justice system (JJS) differs from the adult criminal justice system (CJS). Juveniles are not simply smaller versions of adults; they have different levels of maturity and cognitive development.
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A defense of diminished capacity differs from a defense of not guilty by reason of insanity. A diminished capacity defense argues that the defendant's mental state lessened their culpability, whereas a NGRI defense argues that the defendant did not have the requisite mental state to commit the crime.
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In some cases, cases involving serious crimes, juvenile cases can be transferred to adult court and treated as adult cases.
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Affirmative defenses involve justifications for committing a crime. Examples include mistake of facts, intoxication, duress, necessity, self-defense, and insanity.
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The 9/11 terrorist case in WA is an example of a possible NGRI plea.
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The Furman v. Georgia case (1972) resulted in a temporary halt to executions in the U.S.
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27 U.S. states currently have the death penalty.
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A capital trial is divided into a Guilt or Innocence Trial, and in cases of a guilty verdict, a separate Penalty Trial follows. The two possible outcomes in a capital trial are Death Penalty or Life Without Parole.
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Factors considered in a clemency hearing could involve mitigating (reducing potential culpability) or aggravating (increasing potential culpability) factors.
Additional Topics
- Factors impacting a person's ability to form mens rea.
- Legal definitions of insanity.
- Case studies and examples of various defenses in criminal trials.
- Juvenile court vs. adult court.
- History of the death penalty and related legal decisions.
- Issues related to sentencing and punishment.
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Prepare for the FBS 153 final exam with this comprehensive study guide. It highlights key concepts such as mens rea and its implications in the judicial system. Focus on the essential elements required for a guilty verdict and exceptions to mens rea, especially in the context of real-case scenarios.
