Q
Insanity is a legal status indicating that ____________?
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A
A. A defendant is unable to understand the nature and purpose of legal proceedings
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B
B. A person cannot be held responsible for his or her actions because of mental illness
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C
C. A person has a chronic mental illness that is not responsive to treatment
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D
D. An individual is dangerous to themselves or to others
Correct Answer:
B. B. A person cannot be held responsible for his or her actions because of mental illness
