Crime & Insanity
This classic test says a person isn't guilty if they can't tell from wrong
What is the M'Naghten rule
What is it called when someone is forced into treatment because they are in danger?
This organization publishes the Code of Ethics guiding mental health professionals.
What is the American Psychological Association (APA)?
About 60% of workplace absences are linked to this.
What are stress and mental health problems?
Research shows this percentage of therapists have seen another therapist at least once.
What is 84%?
Insanity is a ______ term.
What is legal
How many physicians are required for an emergency commitment?
What is two
One ethical rule states psychologists cannot base testimony on insufficient evidence.
What is the requirement for evidence-based evaluation?
Providing mental health care at work improves well-being and reduces absences. One method mentioned is…
What are employee assistance programs or problem-solving seminars?
Clinicians are reminded that they are also ____, living in the same world as their clients.
What are human beings?
This test says a person can be insane if they couldn’t control their behavior even if they knew it was wrong
What is the Irresistible Impulse Test
What level of proof is needed for civil commitment?
What is clear and convincing proof
According to the APA, psychologists must avoid this unethical behavior, including plagiarism and false data.
What is fraudulent research?
This movement prematurely released institutionalized patients back into communities.
What is deinstitutionalization?
Clinicians’ personal worldview affects this aspect of patient interaction.
What is how they listen, communicate, and respond?
Which test was replaced because it was too broad and let too many defendants claim insanity?
What is the Durham Test
Today, fewer people are committed because of what major historical change?
What is deinstitutionalization
This ethical guideline reminds psychologists they must recognize what they can and cannot do.
What is understanding their professional limits?
This percentage of mental health services is paid for by the government.
What is 64%?
Language and perspective are two examples of clinician factors that can influence this.
What is the treatment relationship or therapeutic interactions?
About 80% of those found NGRI, have this diagnosis.
What is schizophrenia
What percent of people with mental disorders are actually violent?
What is 10%
Clinicians are not allowed to provide this type of guidance inappropriately according to ethical standards.
What is offering personal advice?
Excessive online behaviors such as nonstop browsing and texting fall under this proposed disorder.
What is Internet Use Disorder?
This concept emphasizes humility—mental health professionals are part of what system?
What is being “within a larger system”?