Which of the following is one explanation advanced by Teplin (1984) for the results of her study examining the exercise of police discretion in relation to members of the public with and without a mental disorder?
A) The signs of mental disorder are often misinterpreted as belligerence and uncooperativeness.
B) People manifesting a mental disorder were less likely to retain a lawyer.
C) The signs of mental disorder were seen as an indication the person was dangerous.
D) People manifesting a mental disorder usually claimed the "insanity defence."
E) People manifesting a mental disorder were usually intoxicated.
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