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According to Schmalleger, Hall, and Dolatowski (2010), a syndrome is “a complex of signs
and symptoms presenting a clinical picture of a disease or disorder”. They also
define a syndrome-based defense as a
“defense predicated on, or substantially enhanced by, the acceptability of
syndrome-related claims”. Use the foregoing definitions to respond to
· Review the concept of syndrome-based
defense enhancements;
· Discuss whether a syndrome should be
considered an excuse, a justification, or an explanation; and
· Discuss whether syndromes can best be
seen as (1) potentially negating mens rea,
(2) widening traditional defenses, or (3) a way of justifying behavior classes
or groups of people.
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