A criminal defendant is found to be suffering from a mental disease that is so serious she does not know the nature of her actions or the fact that the acts she commits are wrong.This describes which of the following tests?

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The M'Naughten Rule, also known as the "right-wrong" test, is used to determine whether a criminal defendant is legally insane. This test is based on whether the defendant knew the nature of their actions and whether they knew that their actions were wrong at the time they committed the crime. If the defendant did not know either of these things because of a mental disease or defect, they may be found not guilty by reason of insanity.

A Criminal Defendant Is Found to Be Suffering from a Mental