The legal definition of insanity is
a. not the same as the psychological definition of mental illness.
b. essentially the same as the psychological definition of mental illness.
c. a requirement that must be met prior to voluntary commitment.
d. that a person who is insane is legally responsible for his or her actions.
Answer: a.
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