Often someone is called insane based on observed behavior. What definition would

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Often someone is called insane based on observed behavior. What definition would best fit insane?

Question 4 options:

a)

Insane is a mental diagnosis that is associated with bizarre behavior

b)

Insane is a term used to describe someone who is diagnosed with schizophrenia

c)

Insane is actually better described as insanity which is a legal concept associated with determining a person’s competency to stand trial.

d)

None of the above

a)

Insane is a mental diagnosis that is associated with bizarre behavior

b)

Insane is a term used to describe someone who is diagnosed with schizophrenia

c)

Insane is actually better described as insanity which is a legal concept associated with determining a person’s competency to stand trial.

d)

None of the above

Explanation / Answer

The correct answer is option D

Explanation : Insane is derived from the Latin word 'insanus' which means 'not of a healthy mind' . Thus it is a general term which denotes someone who is mentally ill and isnt a diagnosis or denotes schizophrenia. Also it doesn't exactly is a legal concept . Therefore the correct answer is option D

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