Lance is on trial for capital murder and is hoping to use a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity. He tells his lawyer that he meets most of the criteria in the DSM-5 for antisocial personality disorder. Lance's lawyer would most likely tell him, __________.
A. "Meeting the criteria for mental illness means you will be identified as criminally insane"
B. "You must meet all the criteria listed to be deemed criminally insane"
C. "Meeting the criteria for mental illness does not mean you will be identified as criminally insane"
D. "The DSM-5 cannot be used to diagnose psychological disorders - it is more like an encyclopedia that provides definitions"
Answer: C
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