"insanity" and how do we determine who is insane and who is sane?

Ciccarelli: Psychology_5 (5th Edition)
5th Edition
ISBN:9780134477961
Author:Saundra K. Ciccarelli, J. Noland White
Publisher:Saundra K. Ciccarelli, J. Noland White
Chapter1: The Science Of Psychology
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 1TY
icon
Related questions
Question

What is "insanity" and how do we determine who is insane and who is sane?

Expert Solution
Step 1 Introduction -

- The term "sensible" comes from the Latin adjective sanus, which means "sound."

- Insane, from this aspect, might be defined as psychological distress, not particularly of the intellect as an entity (even though this can have an impact on quality of life), but rather of the malfunctioning of thought patterns such as understanding.

- "Fully conscious" (lit. "sound of mind") is another Latin term connected to our modern context of competence, and

- "non compos mentis" is a deceptive term for insane.

- In law, factual causation refers to having the penal purpose or a corrupt conscience at the time of the conduct (actus).

- If someone is sensible, they are sane. Insanity, according to G. K. Chesterton, denotes narrowness and

brokenness, whereas sanity implies wholeness. Let's discuss in brief into explanation part :

 

 

 

steps

Step by step

Solved in 2 steps

Blurred answer
Recommended textbooks for you
Ciccarelli: Psychology_5 (5th Edition)
Ciccarelli: Psychology_5 (5th Edition)
Psychology
ISBN:
9780134477961
Author:
Saundra K. Ciccarelli, J. Noland White
Publisher:
PEARSON
Cognitive Psychology
Cognitive Psychology
Psychology
ISBN:
9781337408271
Author:
Goldstein, E. Bruce.
Publisher:
Cengage Learning,
Introduction to Psychology: Gateways to Mind and …
Introduction to Psychology: Gateways to Mind and …
Psychology
ISBN:
9781337565691
Author:
Dennis Coon, John O. Mitterer, Tanya S. Martini
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Psychology in Your Life (Second Edition)
Psychology in Your Life (Second Edition)
Psychology
ISBN:
9780393265156
Author:
Sarah Grison, Michael Gazzaniga
Publisher:
W. W. Norton & Company
Cognitive Psychology: Connecting Mind, Research a…
Cognitive Psychology: Connecting Mind, Research a…
Psychology
ISBN:
9781285763880
Author:
E. Bruce Goldstein
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Theories of Personality (MindTap Course List)
Theories of Personality (MindTap Course List)
Psychology
ISBN:
9781305652958
Author:
Duane P. Schultz, Sydney Ellen Schultz
Publisher:
Cengage Learning