When people are said to be insane,this means that
A) psychologists have compared their behaviors to characteristics of individuals with disorders and found a strong correlation.
B) a psychiatrist has determined that they are suffering from one of the psychological disorders,as described in the DSM.
C) a legal determination has been made that they are incompetent to stand trial and unaware of the consequences of their actions.
D) a diagnosis of schizophrenia has been made either by a psychologist or by a psychiatrist specializing in the treatment of the insane.
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