When people are said to be insane, this means that ________
a. psychologists have compared their behaviors to characteristics of individuals with disorders and found a strong correlation.
b. a psychiatrist has determined that they are suffering from one of the psychological disorders, as described in the DSM.
c. a person may have a mental illness and yet be considered sane by the court.
d. a diagnosis of schizophrenia has been made either by a psychologist or by a psychiatrist specializing in the treatment of the insane.
Answer: c
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