What rule holds that because accused persons could not control their actions, they might not be responsible for them, even if they knew their actions were wrong?

A. M'Naghten rule
B. Durham rule
C. Irresistible impulse rule
D. American Law Institute standard

Answer: C

Psychology

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a) Men are more likely to die after open-heart surgery than women. b) In general, men have higher death rates from all causes than women. c) Lung diseases that are caused by smoking affect men more often than women. d) Women are less likely to seek medical care than men.

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Programs that are designed to educate patients and family members about a specific mental disorder in order to help alleviate stress and identify positive coping skills are called

A) cognitive-behavioral therapy. B) dialectal-behavioral therapy. C) life skills education. D) psychoeducation.

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