It is _____ that, at the time of the conduct charged, the actor, as a result of severe mental disease or defect, did not know that his conduct was wrong.

a. A defense to prosecution
b. No defense to prosecution
c. An affirmative defense to prosecution
d. An exception


Answer: c. An affirmative defense to prosecution

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