Which of the following three groups represents the smallest number of mentally ill persons who are incarcerated in local jails?
A) mentally ill persons arrested for misdemeanor offenses, some of which would not result in the arrest of non-disordered persons
B) persons with psychotic symptoms who commit violent acts
C) persons with co-occurring personality and substance abuse disorders

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Persons with psychotic symptoms who commit violent acts represent a smaller group compared to those arrested for misdemeanor offenses or those with co-occurring disorders. This is because not all individuals with psychotic symptoms commit violent acts, and those who do are a subset of the broader population of individuals with mental illness.

Which of the Following Three Groups Represents the Smallest Number