Which of the Following Statements Does NOT Apply to the American

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements does NOT apply to the American Law Institute study of the insanity defense?

• A)Mentally ill people must be distinguished from those without mental disorders.
• B)The threat of punishment will usually deter a mentally ill person from committing a crime.
• C)Mentally ill people who commit crimes should be treated for their illness until improved and then released from confinement.
• D)Mentally ill people who cannot control their behavior must be shielded from legal consequences.

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