Another test, which could be used in Scott's trial, to determine criminal responsibility based on whether the defendant could (1) distinguish between right and wrong or (2) conform his or her conduct to the requirements of law, is called
a. Capacity test
b. Substantial capacity test
c. Substantial test
d. Test of capacity
b
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