Assume that each of these individuals committed murder and was arrested for the crime. There is no doubt that the individuals committed the crime. The only question is whether the person will be held criminally responsible. If the position of the American Psychiatric Association is followed in these cases, which individual is most likely to be found not guilty by reason of insanity?

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According to the American Psychiatric Association's guidelines, in order to be found not guilty by reason of insanity, the defendant must have had a mental illness or defect that prevented them from understanding the wrongfulness of their actions at the time of the crime. Of the options given, Al, who was psychotic at the time of the crime, would be the most likely to be found not guilty by reason of insanity because psychosis can severely distort one's perception of reality and impair their ability to understand the wrongfulness of their actions. The other individuals may have had impairments at the time of the crime, but they do not necessarily meet the criteria for an insanity defense.

Assume That Each of These Individuals Committed Murder and Was