Psy 270 Checkpoint Mind Over Matter

Mind Over Matter Mind Over Matter 1. What is the difference between mental illness and insanity (Hint What is the important second prong of the McNaughten rule) When a person is truly insane they do not know the difference between right and wrong. Take for instance Manson who did not think that he was teaching his followers anything wrong when they undertook the Tate / Labianca murders, he truly thought that this was his calling in life, and there was nothing wrong with it. Multiple studies have been done on him until his death. 2. The McNaughten rule cannot be used to defend the actions of a person who drinks alcohol then murders someone. Why not When a person drinks alcohol it is a choice they make to drink to excess and that overrides the rule of knowing right and wrong. Because they make a choice that leads to the outcome of murder the McNaughten rule is nullified. If a person with schizophrenia comits the same crime, even though they have moments of sanity the McNaughten rule can be applied as the disease keeps them from the freedom to choose. 3. Identify each of the following o Rational and guilty