A newspaper investigator is assigned to write a story on the insanity plea. The editor tells the reporter to contrast what the general public believes about the insanity plea and people who use it with the facts. After collecting the data on the insanity plea, which of the following would make a good title for the story?

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Option C is correct because it contrasts a common misconception (that insanity pleas are frequently used by those accused of murder) with the fact that most insanity pleas do not involve murder charges. This title directly addresses the disparity between public perception and reality, which aligns with the editor's assignment to the reporter.

A Newspaper Investigator Is Assigned to Write a Story on the Insanity