Which of the following disorders would be least likely to meet the criteria for "insanity"

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Insanity defense requires a defendant to have a mental state at the moment of the crime that prevents him or her from understanding the nature of the act or whether it was right or wrong. Antisocial personality disorder, also known as sociopathy or psychopathy, is not considered a disorder that impairs cognitive or volitional capacities needed for understanding the nature and consequences of the behavior at the time of the crime. Therefore, it is least likely to meet the criteria for "insanity" defense.

Which of the Following Disorders Would Be Least Likely to Meet