...A Matter over Mind article PSY 270 Kelli Remmel * What is the difference between mental illness and insanity? (Hint: What is the important second prong of the McNaughten rule?) M'Naghten’s second prong relates to a person’s understanding of right and wrong. A person must prove they suffered so severely from a mental disease or disability that they did not know the gravity of what they were doing, or whether it was right or wrong at the time of the offence. Mental illness covers a broad spectrum of mental problems ranging from severe mental disorders such as schizophrenia or retardation to milder forms such as anxiety and depression. Generally people who are mentally ill are aware of their illness, whereas insane persons are not aware that their actions and behaviors are abnormal, or something is wrong with their mind. Insanity refers to severe conditions that cause the person afflicted to experience psychotic breaks with reality whether the episodes are acute or chronic in nature. * The McNaughten rule cannot be used to defend the actions of a person who drinks alcohol and then murders someone. Why not? The high court ruled that voluntary intoxication cannot be used as a defense to disprove intent to commit a crime because the person willingly put themselves in an altered state; therefore they are held accountable for their actions. * Identify each of the following: * Rational and guilty: Rational and guilty means an individual fully understands...
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...PSY 270 Course Calendar |Monday |Tuesday |Wednesday |Thursday |Friday |Saturday |Sunday | |Week 1 |Day 1 |Day 2 |Day 3 |Day 4 |Day 5 |Day 6 |Day 7 | |PSY 270 |Post Bio |DQ 1 |Research Methods Checkpoint |DQ 2 Research Methods Checkpoint | | | | |Week 2 |Day 1 |Day 2 |Day 3 |Day 4 |Day 5 |Day 6 |Day 7 | |PSY 270 | | |Models of Abnormality CheckPoint | | | |Clinical Assessment | |Week 3 |Day 1 |Day 2 |Day 3 |Day 4 |Day 5 |Day 6 |Day 7 | |PSY 270 | |DQ 1 |Stress Disorders CheckPoint |DQ 2 | | | | |Week 4 |Day 1 |Day 2 |Day 3 |Day 4 |Day 5 |Day 6 |Day 7 | |PSY 270 | | |Suicide CheckPoint | | | |Depression Paper | |Week 5 |Day 1 |Day 2 |Day 3 |Day 4 |Day 5 |Day 6 |Day 7 | |PSY 270 | |DQ 1 |Substance Abuse CheckPoint |DQ 2 | | | | |Week 6 |Day 1 |Day 2 |Day 3 |Day 4 |Day 5 |Day 6 |Day 7 | |PSY 270 | | |Mind Over Matter CheckPoint | | | |Schizophrenia Presentation | |Week 7 |Day 1 |Day 2 |Day 3 |Day 4 |Day 5 |Day 6 |Day 7 | |PSY 270 | |DQ 1 |Autism and Mental Retardation CheckPoint |DQ 2 | | | | |Week 8 |Day 1 |Day 2 |Day 3 |Day 4 |Day 5 |Day 6 |Day 7 | |PSY 270 | | |DSM-IV Problems CheckPoint | | | |DSM-IV Evaluation | |Week 9 |Day 1 |Day 2 |Day 3 |Day 4 |Day 5 |Day 6 |Day 7 | |PSY 270 | | |Capstone Discussion Question | | | |Final Project: Psychological Disorder Analysis | |Academic Week |Day 1 |Day 2 |Day 3 |Day 4 |Day 5 |Day 6 |Day 7 |...
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...Mind Over Matter Susan Harvey Psy/270 September-03-2015 Daniella Atwell Mind Over Matter After reading the article, I can see why both families wanted a different ruling. While mental illness and insanity are both considered an illness, mental illness refers to a wide range of mental health conditions — disorders that affect your mood, thinking and behavior. Examples of mental illness include depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, eating disorders and addictive behaviors. Insanity is a mental illness of such a severe nature that a person cannot distinguish fantasy from reality, cannot conduct her/his affairs due to psychosis, or is subject to uncontrollable impulsive behavior. The second prong of the M’Naghten rule is “knowledge of right and wrong”. Rational and guilty - Rational and Guilty had the mental capacity to understand that what he was doing was wrong and was convicted of his crime. Guilty but insane – this is when a person is guilty but pleads insanity. At the time of the incident, the person knew what they were doing was wrong, and made the concise decision to do it anyway. However that same person can be determined insane. Not guilty by reason of insanity – this is when a person did commit a crime, but they done it while they were not in their right state of mind. Example, shooting aliens that they believe are a threat. In the case Clark v. Arizona, No. 05-5966, I would rule Eric Michael Clark GUILTY!! He had already stated that he was going to kill and...
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...Mind over Matter PSY/270 Patricia Gay November 17, 2011 Rhettman A. Mullis, Jr. * * The difference between someone that has a mental illness and someone that is mentally insane is that a person has a mental illness is that a mentally illness affects a person brain. It makes it where thinking is interrupted. The person moods, feeling and their ability to relate others are affected as well. A person that is mentally insane/criminally insane is able to tell the difference between right and wrong when it comes to their actions. The reason why the McNaughten rule cannot be used to defend a person who drinks and the commit murder is because the McNaughten sates that the person that commits murder does not know right from wrong, but a person that drinks alcohol and then commits murder does know what is right and what is wrong. Rational is when the person that committed murder is in their right mind before and after the committing the murder. Guilty is the person was in the right mind and committed the murder even though he/she knew what they were doing was wrong, but when a head and committed the murder. Not guilty by reason of insanity is that the person was not in their right mind when he or she committed the murder, so all charges that was filed against the person was excused. As for Guilty but insane is when a person is found guilty of committing murder, but does not do any prison time, instead they are sentence to a mental hospital in order to get help. Even of...
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...Checkpoint Week 6 Mind over Matter By: Barbara Bernardini 04/14/2013 Class: Psy/270 Instructor: Stephanie Murtaugh-Flinn What is the difference between mental illness and insanity? Mental illness and insanity are close to being similar but are different. The difference between mental illness and insanity is with mental illness a person suffers from a mental condition such as depression, anxiety, or obsessive compulsive disorder to name a few. However they are still in touch with reality and know the difference between right and wrong. The person may not know why they have this condition however they know who they are, where they are and the repercussions they will have according to their actions. Why can the McNaughten Rule not be used to defend a person who drinks alcohol and murders a person? The MacNaughten Rule cannot be used to defend a person who drinks and murders a person because a defendant who pleads insanity has to prove that at the time of the offense he or she was suffering from a mental disease or disability such as retardation, so severe they do not know the difference from right or wrong. A person who has been drinking has altered their mind and ability to determine the difference from right and wrong because of the choice they made to drink too much alcohol. There is no way to determine if the person’s reactions were due to the fact of a mental illness or alcohol consumption. Not guilty by reason of insanity- it is a plea of someone in court of...
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...A Matter over Mind Leta McDaniel PSY/270 6/13/2012 Elizabeth Stepp A Matter over Mind The difference between mental illness and insanity is with a mental illness a person still knows right from wrong while an insane person cannot distinguish between the two. The important second prong of the M’Naghten rule is that the person must know right from wrong. Therefore Clark would have had to know at the time what he was doing was wrong in order to be guilty of intent. (Gibeaut, John Apr2006, Vol. 92) The M’Naghten rule cannot be used for a person who drinks alcohol prior to committing a crime because they know that by drinking in the first place they put others at risk with their actions that follow. It is a lot like premeditation. (Gibeaut, John Apr2006, Vol. 92) Rational and guilty means the person was totally aware that what they were doing was illegal and wrong. Guilty but insane means that the person knew the act was wrong but had no control over their actions because of the mental disorder or disease they have. Not guilty by reason of insanity means that the person had a temporary moment of insanity that they could not control which caused them to do something they would not normally do. (Gibeaut, John Apr2006, Vol. 92) If I were deciding this case I would have to look at the fact that witnesses stated that Clark said he was going to kill a police officer. This means that he premeditated the murder. His claim that he thought the officer was an alien has little...
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...Mind Over Matter Student Name PSY 270 December 7, 2013 The difference between mental illness and insanity is the knowledge of right or wrong. This is also the second prong of the M’Naghten rule. Someone with a mental illness will generally know the difference between right and wrong whereas a person that is insane cannot differentiate between right and wrong. The M’Naghten rule could not be used to defend the actions of a person who drinks alcohol and then murders someone because the person knows drinking alcohol can alter their thoughts and actions. Therefore the person will know that drinking may put themselves and others at risk before they begin drinking. Rational and guilty means the person was fully aware their actions are illegal and wrong. Guilty but insane means the person was aware their actions are wrong, but they do not have control over their actions due to a mental disorder or disease that causes insanity. Not guilty by reason of insanity means the person had a brief period of time they were deemed insane and they were unable to control themselves and they did something they would not otherwise, normally, do. If I were deciding this case I would look at all the facts presented. First, Clark said he was going to kill a police officer and went on the fully explain how he was going to do it. The incident occurred just as he said it would. This means this was premeditated. After firing the shots at the officer, Clark disposed of the weapon. This gives the...
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...* * * * * * * * * * * Mind Over Matter * Christina Laney * PSY/270 * Chris Shreve * June 1, 2012 * * * * * * * * * What is the difference between mental illness and insanity? (Hint: What is the important second prong of the McNaughton rule?) * A person that is insane does not understand the consequences of any of the actions they are committing; in this case we are speaking of the shooting of an officer. A person with mental illness, does have the understanding of their actions, but can suffer from many conditions such as depression of even psychosis. * The McNaughton rule cannot be used to defend the actions of a person who drinks alcohol and then murders someone. Why not? A person that is under the influence of alcohol suffers from neither mental illness nor insanity, they are just intoxicated therefore, they are still held accountable for their actions. * Identify each of the following: a. Rational and guilty * A defendant who is Rational and Guilty had the mental capacity to understand that what he was doing was wrong and was convicted of his crime. b. Guilty but insane * A verdict of Guilty but Insane would find mentally ill defendants criminally liable. They would get psychiatric treatment while incarcerated, or, alternatively, to be placed in a mental hospital. If/when they get well they are...
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...Substance Abuse Kris Krumwiede PSY/270 – Abnormal Psychology: Abuse, Addiction, and Disorders Vicki Koenig 10/6/2013 The first cause and treatment that I read about was the sociocultural perspective. People who live in poverty and stressful situations are more likely to abuse drugs. This is the theory behind sociocultural perspective. Depending on our lifestyle and our surroundings that we live in can be a major factor in whether we abuse drugs or not. When people are surrounded by drug problems in their community, and their friends and family use as well, they have a higher chance of becoming a user themselves. This does not mean that it can be avoided. Depending on your lifestyle and choice of friends, drug abuse does not have to happen just because a person lives in poverty. The first point is how much willpower the individual has. I know of several people who chose not to use or abuse drugs and they lived in or below the poverty level. Drugs are in every level of income. It does not matter if you’re rich or poor; it depends on how the individual wants to deal with his/her life situations. There are many self-help groups, support groups, friends, family, pastors and other people in our communities that are willing to help someone who are having problems with drugs. They will also help with the problems that lead the individual to drug usage. The second cause and treatment I read about is the Psychodynamic perspective. The theory behind this perspective...
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...THE ADVERSITY QUOTIENT AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AMONG COLLEGE STUDENTS AT ST. JOSEPH’SCOLLEGE, QUEZON CITY An undergraduate thesis Presented to the Faculty of The Departments of Arts and Sciences St. Joseph’s College Quezon City In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement for the Degree of Bachelor of Science in Psychology By: ZHOU HUIJUAN March, 2009 RECOMMENDATION This Thesis entitled The Adversity Quotient and Academic Performance among College Students at St. Joseph’s College, Quezon City. Submitted by Zhou, Huijuan has been examined and found satisfactory and is hereby recommended for ORAL DEFENSE. Ms. Mildred L. Lazo Thesis Adviser APPROVAL SHEET In Partial fulfillment of the requirements fro the degree of Bachelor of Science in Psychology, this thesis entitled “The Adversity Quotient and Academic Performance among College Students at St. Joseph’s College, Quezon City” was prepared and submitted to the College of Arts and Science by Zhou, Huijuan. Approved by the committee on Oral Defense on March 8, 2009 with a grade of passed. Mrs. Nelia G. Prieto Chair, Liberal Arts Ms. Mildred Lazo Panel Member Mr. Francisco Lambojon Panel Member Accepted in partial fulfillment of the degree of Bachelor of Sciences Major in Psychology. Sr. Josephini P. Ambatali, SFIC Dean Acknowledgement This work would not have been possible without the presence and contribution of many valued individuals. Through this limited paper, I wish to express my...
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...THE ADVERSITY QUOTIENT AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AMONG COLLEGE STUDENTS AT ST. JOSEPH’SCOLLEGE, QUEZON CITY An undergraduate thesis Presented to the Faculty of The Departments of Arts and Sciences St. Joseph’s College Quezon City In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement for the Degree of Bachelor of Science in Psychology By: ZHOU HUIJUAN March, 2009 RECOMMENDATION This Thesis entitled The Adversity Quotient and Academic Performance among College Students at St. Joseph’s College, Quezon City. Submitted by Zhou, Huijuan has been examined and found satisfactory and is hereby recommended for ORAL DEFENSE. Ms. Mildred L. Lazo Thesis Adviser APPROVAL SHEET In Partial fulfillment of the requirements fro the degree of Bachelor of Science in Psychology, this thesis entitled “The Adversity Quotient and Academic Performance among College Students at St. Joseph’s College, Quezon City” was prepared and submitted to the College of Arts and Science by Zhou, Huijuan. Approved by the committee on Oral Defense on March 8, 2009 with a grade of passed. Mrs. Nelia G. Prieto Chair, Liberal Arts Ms. Mildred Lazo Panel Member Mr. Francisco Lambojon Panel Member Accepted in partial fulfillment of the degree of Bachelor of Sciences Major in Psychology. Sr. Josephini P. Ambatali, SFIC Dean Acknowledgement This work would not have been possible without the presence and contribution of many valued individuals. Through this limited paper, I wish to express my endless, sincerest and eternal...
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...BELHAVEN UNIVERSITY Jackson, Mississippi A CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES FOUNDED IN 1883 CATALOGUE 2014-2015 EFFECTIVE JUNE 1, 2014 Directory of Communication Mailing Address: Belhaven University 1500 Peachtree St. Jackson, MS 39202 Belhaven University 535 Chestnut St. Suite 100 Chattanooga, TN 37402 Belhaven University 7111 South Crest Parkway Southaven, MS 38671 Belhaven University – LeFleur 4780 I-55 North Suite 125 Jackson, MS 39211 Belhaven University 15115 Park Row Suite 175 Houston, TX 77084 Belhaven University Online 1500 Peachtree St. Box 279 Jackson, MS 39202 Belhaven University 1790 Kirby Parkway Suite 100 Memphis, TN 38138 Belhaven University 4151 Ashford Dunwoody Rd. Suite 130 Atlanta, GA 30319 Belhaven University 5200 Vineland Rd. Suite 100 Orlando, FL 32811 Traditional Admission Adult and Graduate Studies Admission – Jackson Atlanta Chattanooga Desoto Houston Memphis Orlando Alumni Relations/Development Belhaven Fax Business Office Campus Operations Integrated Marketing Registrar Student Life Security Student Financial Planning Student Development Online Admission Online Student Services (601) 968-5940 or (800) 960-5940 (601) 968-5988 or Fax (601) 352-7640 (404) 425-5590 or Fax (404) 425-5869 (423) 265-7784 or Fax (423) 265-2703 (622) 469-5387 (281) 579-9977 or Fax (281) 579-0275 (901) 896-0184 or Fax (901) 888-0771 (407) 804-1424 or Fax (407) 367-3333 (601) 968-5980 (601) 968-9998 (601) 968-5901 (601) 968-5904 (601) 968-5930 (601) 968-5922...
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...AS Psychology - Unit Two Social Psychology Social Influence Student workbook Name: .................................................................................. Form: ................................................................................... Teacher: .............................................................................. Specification requirements Social psychology Candidates will be expected to demonstrate: • Knowledge and understanding of concepts, theories and studies in relation to individual differences • Skills of analysis, evaluation and application in relation to individual differences • Knowledge and understanding of research methods associated with this area of psychology • Knowledge and understanding of ethical issues associated with this area of psychology. |Content outline | |Social influence |Conformity (majority influence) and explanations of why people conform, including informational | | |social influence and normative social influence | | | | | |Types...
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...OFFICIAL CATALOG This Catalog contains information, policies, procedures, regulations and requirements that were correct at the time of publication and are subject to the terms and conditions of the Enrollment Agreement entered into between the Student and ECPI University. In keeping with the educational mission of the University, the information, policies, procedures, regulations and requirements contained herein are continually being reviewed, changed and updated. Consequently, this document cannot be considered binding. Students are responsible for keeping informed of official policies and meeting all relevant requirements. When required changes to the Catalog occur, they will be communicated through catalog inserts and other means until a revised edition of the Catalog is published. The policies in this Catalog have been approved under the authority of the ECPI University Board of Trustees and, therefore, constitute official University policy. Students should become familiar with the policies in this Catalog. These policies outline both student rights and student responsibilities. The University reserves the right and authority at any time to alter any or all of the statements contained herein, to modify the requirements for admission and graduation, to change or discontinue programs of study, to amend any regulation or policy affecting the student body, to increase tuition and fees, to deny admission, to revoke an offer of admission and to dismiss from the...
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...Contents Preface Acknowledgments Introduction 1 BRAIN POWER Myth #1 Most People Use Only 10% of Their Brain Power Myth #2 Some People Are Left-Brained, Others Are Right-Brained Myth #3 Extrasensory Perception (ESP) Is a Well-Established Scientific Phenomenon Myth #4 Visual Perceptions Are Accompanied by Tiny Emissions from the Eyes Myth #5 Subliminal Messages Can Persuade People to Purchase Products 2 FROM WOMB TO TOMB Myth #6 Playing Mozart’s Music to Infants Boosts Their Intelligence Myth #7 Adolescence Is Inevitably a Time of Psychological Turmoil Myth #8 Most People Experience a Midlife Crisis in | 8 Their 40s or Early 50s Myth #9 Old Age Is Typically Associated with Increased Dissatisfaction and Senility Myth #10 When Dying, People Pass through a Universal Series of Psychological Stages 3 A REMEMBRANCE OF THINGS PAST Myth #11 Human Memory Works like a Tape Recorder or Video Camera, and Accurate Events We’ve Experienced Myth #12 Hypnosis Is Useful for Retrieving Memories of Forgotten Events Myth #13 Individuals Commonly Repress the Memories of Traumatic Experiences Myth #14 Most People with Amnesia Forget All Details of Their Earlier Lives 4 TEACHING OLD DOGS NEW TRICKS Myth #15 Intelligence (IQ) Tests Are Biased against Certain Groups of People My th #16 If You’re Unsure of Your Answer When Taking a Test, It’s Best to Stick with Your Initial Hunch Myth #17 The Defining Feature of Dyslexia Is Reversing Letters Myth #18 Students Learn Best When Teaching Styles Are Matched to...
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