The specific rules regarding an insanity defense vary from state to state, but some version of the M'Naghten Rule, the ALI or ________ are most common.

A. New York State insanity guidelines
B. Insanity Defense Reform Act
C. American Psychiatric Association definition of insanity
D. federal rules


Answer: D

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