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Regarding Insanity Defenses, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

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Regarding insanity defenses, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Regarding insanity defenses, which of the following statements is FALSE?


A) A person accused of a crime that has a diagnosed psychological disorder or a severe intellectual disability will automatically receive a judgment of insanity in a court case.
B) Not guilty by reason of insanity applies to situations in which people were unable to appreciate what they did was wrong due to a diagnosable psychological disorder.
C) Not guilty by reason of diminished responsibility applies to situations in which people are unable to appreciate what they did was wrong due to having an intellectual disability, autism, or brain damage.
D) Very few criminal trials end with the verdict of not guilty by reason of insanity.

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