As described in this section, insanity:
A) is itself a psychological disorder.
B) describes a person with any psychological disorder.
C) is not recognized by the legal profession or judicial system.
D) means that an individual could not distinguish between right and wrong when he or she broke a law.

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Insanity, as it is recognized by the legal profession and judicial system, refers to a specific legal defense in which an individual could not distinguish between right and wrong when they committed a crime. It is not a psychological disorder in and of itself, nor does it apply to all psychological disorders.

As Described in This Section, Insanity