The underlying basis of the insanity defense is
A) some people who have a mental illness are not able to fully comprehend their behavior, so are not
able to form the needed intent for a crime, and thus shouldn't be punished.
B) people who have a mental illness cannot ever form the intent needed to commit a crime, so shouldn't
be punished.
C) even if they had the required intent for a crime, the mentally ill still shouldn't be punished.
D) people who have a mental illness should not be punished.
Question 2Tarasoff-style laws
A) are no longer law in most states.
B) are in a majority of states but vary quite a bit.
C) are in every state.
D) are in a minority of states.
Question 3The Tarasoff rule usually applies
A) anytime a client threatens to do a violent act.
B) only if the client has given an informed consent.
C) only to violent acts against people.
D) only if the target of violence is clearly identifiable.
Question 4In most states that have a Tarasoff-type rule, when a client threatens someone, a therapist must
A) make a reasonable effort to warn potential victims.
B) not break confidentiality.
C) continue trying to warn potential victims until they reach them.
D) warn as many people who know the client as possible.