Multiple Choice
All of the following statements are true about the insanity defense, EXCEPT:
A) Insanity is a legal term that does not correspond to any specific mental health diagnosis.
B) Legal definitions of insanity are shaped by legislators and judges.
C) Most people who suffer from a mental illness would not meet the standard of insanity.
D) Mental health professionals make legal decisions about whether the defendant is insane.
Correct Answer:
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