Psych Week 9

 Using one of the cases labeled "Insanity Defense Transcripts and Documents" in Course Info, discuss the outcome under each of these insanity standards: M'Naughten, Durham, and A.L.I. Using the standard, discuss how the evidence would be interpreted and predict the outcome. Be sure you choose one scenario, and interpret it through the lens of all three standards.

Issue post is due by Day 4 (Thursday) and at least one substantive response post is due by Day 6 (Saturday).

RESOURCES/REFERENCES

 

• Greene, E., & Heilbrun, K. (2019). Wrightsman’s psychology and the legal system (9th ed.). Cengage.
  
  • Chapter 10, “Forensic Assessment in Juvenile and Criminal Cases”
• Slobogin, C., Hafemeister, L.T., & Mossman, D. (2020). Law and the mental health system: Civil and criminal aspects (7th ed.). West Academic Publishing.
  
  • Chapter 7, “Mental Disorder and Criminal Law” (pp. 635–676)