Glossary I

Glossary I

Insanity defense refers to the argument, presented by a lawyer acting on behalf of the client, that, because of the existence of a mental disorder, the client should not be held legally responsible for criminal actions.

Insanity law refers to a legally established inability to understand right from wrong, or to conform one's behavior to the requirements of the law.

Insanity plea refers to the assertion of someone accused of a crime that he or she was not "sane" or rational at the time of the alleged crime. If this plea is successful, an individual is regarded as not responsible for his or her actions and is held for treatment rather than punishment.

Insecure attachment refers to a pattern seen in the strange situation; the baby does not use its mother as a safe haven and secure base from which to explore a novel situation.

Insecure-ambivalent attachment refers to an anxious emotional bond marked by both a desire to be with a parent or caregiver and some resistance to being reunited.

Insertion refers to the distal attachment or point of attachment of a muscle farthest from the midline or center of the body, generally considered the most movable part.

Insider trading refers to the use of material - non-public financial information to obtain an unfair advantage in trading securities.

Insight is a sense of understanding and awareness about oneself and one's world.