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1 PSY 270 Week 6 CheckPoint Mind Over Matter To purchase this material click on below link http://www.assignmentcloud.com/PSY-270/PSY-270-Week-6- CheckPoint-Mind-Over-Matter For more classes visit http://www.assignmentcloud.com Resource: A Matter Over Mind article Review the Electronic Reserve Readings for Week Five, located on the student website. In your reading, A Matter Over Mind, the author presents the case of a young man who shoots and kills a police officer. The case argues a defendant’s constitutional right to use the insanity defense and the amount of leeway provided to prosecutors. · What is the difference between mental illness and insanity? (Hint: What is the important second prong of the McNaughten rule?) · The McNaughten rule cannot be used to defend the actions of a person who drinks alcohol and then murders someone. Why not? · Identify each of the following: o Rational and guilty o Guilty but insane o Not guilty by reason of insanity If you were deciding this case, how would you rule? Briefly explain your decision.


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