A Level Psychology OCR Practice Exam

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What does NGRI stand for in a legal context?

Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity
Not Guilty by Reduced Intellect
Negligence Granted Rights to Individuals
Non-Guilty Refusal of Incarceration

The correct answer is: Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity

In a legal context, NGRI stands for "Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity." This term is used in criminal law to indicate that a defendant is not held criminally responsible for their actions due to a severe mental disorder or defect that affected their ability to understand the nature of their actions at the time of the crime. The successful use of this defense suggests that the individual, due to their mental state, did not have the requisite mens rea (guilty mind) to be deemed criminally liable. This defense leads to a different legal outcome: instead of serving a prison sentence, individuals found NGRI may be committed to a mental health facility where they can receive appropriate treatment. It underscores the legal system's recognition of the impact of mental health on behavior and emphasizes the objective of rehabilitation rather than punishment in such cases. Other options presented do not align with established legal terminology or principles and thus are not valid interpretations of the NGRI acronym.