A TV reporter is interviewing students about the insanity plea. If these students are similar to about 90% of the population, they will agree with which of the following statements?

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According to research, the general public tends to view the insanity plea as a way for criminals to avoid responsibility for their crimes. This is reflected in option B, which suggests that too many people use the insanity plea to escape responsibility. Option A, on the other hand, suggests that the insanity defense is not used enough, which is not a commonly held belief among the general public. Option C is also not a widely held belief, as successful NGRI plea typically results in institutionalization rather than imprisonment. Option D is more focused on the legal burden of mental illness rather than the insanity plea itself.

A TV Reporter Is Interviewing Students About the Insanity Plea