Asked by Shawn
                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
    
            
            
        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
Answers
                    Answered by
            Ms. Sue
            
    I disagree.
    
                    Answered by
            bobpursley
            
    I think it is B.
    
                    Answered by
            Shawn
            
    kay thanks
    
                    Answered by
            Shawn
            
    wait can it be C?
    
                    Answered by
            Ms. Sue
            
    I think C is correct.
    
                    Answered by
            Shawn
            
    kay Thanks
    
                    Answered by
            Ms. Sue
            
    You're welcome.
    
                    Answered by
            PsyDAG
            
    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.
    
                    Answered by
            J
            
    While all four are definitions of a mental disorder, the correct answer is D.
    
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