A person is called "insane" when he or she
A) has a diagnosis of schizophrenia
B) commits a particularly gruesome and horrible crime
C) lacks the capacity to understand the nature of his o her actions and to make moral choices
D) has had a long criminal record dating back to adolescence

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The term "insane" in a legal or psychological context typically refers to a person's inability to understand the nature of their actions or to distinguish right from wrong, rather than being directly associated with a specific diagnosis, the nature of a crime, or a person's criminal history.

A Person Is Called "Insane" When He or She