CLEAN : Judgement day for Blade Runner Pistorius

CLEAN : Judgement day for Blade Runner Pistorius

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Interactive Video

Special Education, Moral Science, Psychology

10th - 12th Grade

Hard

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The video discusses the anxiety caused by the pressure to appear normal, especially for individuals with disabilities. It highlights the tension this facade creates and explains that while it may lead to diminished responsibility, it is not sufficient for a criminal insanity defense. The video also touches on how psychiatric reports can influence judicial leniency.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a potential consequence of encouraging individuals with disabilities to act as if everything is normal?

Improved social skills

Subliminal anxiety and tension

Reduced anxiety

Increased self-esteem

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the anxiety from maintaining a facade not considered sufficient for criminal insanity?

It is not a recognized medical condition

It does not affect legal responsibility

It is not severe enough

It is too common to be considered

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the term 'diminished responsibility' refer to in a legal context?

An increase in the severity of charges

A request for leniency in sentencing

A reduction in the severity of charges

A complete acquittal of charges

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How might a psychiatric report influence a judge's decision in a case involving diminished responsibility?

By ignoring the mental health aspect

By advising the judge to consider leniency

By suggesting a complete dismissal of charges

By recommending a harsher sentence

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of the third section of the transcript?

The impact of anxiety on daily life

The legal implications of diminished responsibility

The definition of criminal insanity

The benefits of maintaining a normal facade