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Question #39524

Insanity is a legal status indicating that ____________?

Options:

A) a defendant is unable to understand the nature and purpose of legal proceedings

B) a person cannot be held responsible for his or her actions because of mental illness

C) a person has a chronic mental illness that is not responsive to treatment

D) an individual is dangerous to themselves or to others

Answer: Insanity is a legal status indicating that a person cannot be held responsible for his or her actions because of mental illness.

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