In jurisdictions that recognize the irresistible impulse test, _____________ may be used when defendants offer evidence that as a result of this condition they were unable to control themselves and thus engaged in criminal behavior although they knew that behavior was wrong.
A) The insanity defense
B) The duress defense
C) The intoxication defense
D) self-defense
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