Papers by Daniel Guenther
I would like to thank first and foremost my thesis advisor Dr. Randall Calvert. This thesis arose... more I would like to thank first and foremost my thesis advisor Dr. Randall Calvert. This thesis arose from conversations that began in March of 2011. Those conversations turned into a directed reading, which turned into an independent study, which was accompanied by writing a blog, which turned into this final product. It has been a great pleasure to receive your guidance and I truly appreciate it. Additionally, I would like to thank a few people who provided some comments on my ideas, like
This paper explores the intersection of psychology, especially mental health, and the criminal ju... more This paper explores the intersection of psychology, especially mental health, and the criminal justice system. Persons that can be legally declared to have been insane at the time they committed a crime have special considerations from both a social and judicial viewpoint. Moreover, public perceptions that originate from misconceptions about the prevalence of the insanity defense may serve to delegitimize the American legal system.
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Papers by Daniel Guenther