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Insanity, as it used to be called, is referred to today as mental illness. And there are lots of the same old ones, and a few new ones added to the list. A long time ago, which is really not very long compared to other modern sciences, mental illness was treated by institutionalizing those that had such severe behavioral changes that there was no place else that could handle them, so it was much like being locked up in a prison. Luckily, today we have a better understanding of its causes and how to treat them. The newer ones to be added to the list of old reliables are things that have acroynms for names because they are so common. To name a few: OCD, ADHD, ADD, and then some with more regular sounding, yet are not so 'regular' sounding like you might want to get them such as; bipolar, depression, and irritable bowel syndrome.
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What are different types of defenses used by perpetrators of crime?
Insanity defense and self defense
What are the different types of defenses that can be used in a murder case?
In a murder case, the different types of defenses that can be used include self-defense, insanity, alibi, mistaken identity, and lack of intent. These defenses aim to provide a legal justification or explanation for the accused individual's actions.
Can hypopituitarism cause insanity?
Yes. It's different for everybody.
What did Albert Einstein say about the definition of insanity?
He tells us that the definition of insanity for him is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results from it.
How do you use insanity in a sentence?
it was a mark of insanity
How does insanity differ from mental disorders?
Yes, insanity is a legal term meaning "unable to tell right from wrong", mental disorder is a medical term referring to a large class of different illnesses.
Can insanity be an antonym to creativity?
No, insanity is the antonym of sanity.
Can anybody give a link to a site with quotes about insanity?
See Answers.com page for insanity: http://www.answers.com/topic/quote-4?subject=Insanity&s2=Insanity
What problem did Albert Einstein address in his famous quote about the definition of insanity?
In his famous quote, Albert Einstein addressed the problem of repeating the same actions but expecting different results, which he referred to as a form of insanity.
What has the author Irwin Silverman written?
Irwin Silverman has written: 'Pure types are rare' -- subject(s): Insanity, Mental illness
When was Edge of Insanity created?
Edge of Insanity was created in 1985.
When was Insanity Radio created?
Insanity Radio was created in 1998.
