As described in this section, insanity:
a. is itself a psychological disorder.
b. describes a person with any psychological disorder.
c. is not recognized by the legal profession or judicial system.
d. means that an individual could not distinguish between right and wrong when he or she broke a law.
Answer: D
Rationale: This insanity defense can greatly reduce the charges an individual must face, or reduce the duration or severity of a sentence.
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