According to rational-emotive behavior therapy, which of the following is one of the irrational beliefs at the core of psychological maladjustment?
a. Moderation in all activities leads to greater long-term satisfaction.
b. One should be thoroughly competent and intelligent in all respects.
c. It is undesirable when things are not the way we would like them to be.
d. One should do everything possible, within one's means, to live a fulfilling life.
Question 2Sexual dysfunctions
a. are only diagnosed when the cause is psychological maladjustment.
b. only occur in heterosexual couples.
c. rarely affect the enjoyment of sex for the two parties in the relationship.
d. involve the impairment of either the desire for sexual gratification or the ability to achieve it.
Question 3Darryl has schizophrenia, disorganized type. He has visual hallucinations, and one day he saw a giant bug standing in front of him. He picked up a large knife and stabbed it.
In reality, Darryl stabbed his mother who had come to tell him dinner was ready. His lawyer argues that Darryl cannot be found guilty because he had no idea what he was doing or that it was wrong. His lawyer is arguing the
a. M'Naghten rule.
b. Durham rule.
c. irresistible impulse rule.
d. American Law Institute standard.
Question 4The insanity defense is employed in ________ percent of capital cases in the
United States.
a. less than 2
b. roughly 10-15
c. 20
d. 33
Question 5According to the M'Naghten Rule, insanity is defined as
a. failing to understand the consequences of one's actions.
b. not knowing right from wrong.
c. acting on an irresistible impulse.
d. lacking the capacity to understand that an action violates the law.
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