Sexual Offences & Forensic Psychiatry · NEET PG Preparation Forensic Medicine
A man is accused of sexual assault. During defense, he pleads that he was suffering from an acute state of automatism and complete loss of memory reg…
Practice question from Sexual Offences & Forensic Psychiatry (NEET PG Preparation Forensic Medicine), with the correct answer and a step-by-step solution.
hard · MCQ · Q-B21579
A man is accused of sexual assault. During defense, he pleads that he was suffering from an acute state of automatism and complete loss of memory regarding the act due to a severe epileptic fugue state. In forensic psychiatry, this plea corresponds to:
- A.Irresistible impulse
- B.Delusion of persecution
- C.Automatism (Non-insane or Insane)Correct answer
- D.M'Naghten's cognitive defect
Solution
Automatism refers to a state in which a person performs complex actions without conscious awareness or volition, often associated with epilepsy, concussions, or hypoglycemia. It can be non-insane (caused by external factors) or insane (caused by an underlying mental disease).
More from Sexual Offences & Forensic Psychiatry
- A 25-year-old female is brought to the casualty alleging sexual assault. During the forensic examination, the doctor notes a tear in the hy…
- Under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) / Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which of the following acts does NOT constitute legally valid consent fo…
- Which of the following is considered the classic medical test or sign to confirm the deposition of seminal fluid within the vaginal vault,…
- A 35-year-old male is brought for psychiatric evaluation. He exhibits an intense, recurrent, and exclusive sexual urge involving non-consen…
Practise more Forensic Medicine
Sign up free for adaptive practice on this chapter, with instant feedback and hints on every question.
Start practising freeFree to start · No credit card needed