Which of the following three groups represents the smallest number of mentally ill persons who are incarcerated in local jails?
A) mentally ill persons arrested for misdemeanor offenses, some of which would not result in the arrest of non-disordered persons
B) persons with psychotic symptoms who commit violent acts
C) persons with co-occurring personality and substance abuse disorders

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Persons with psychotic symptoms who commit violent acts represent a smaller group compared to those arrested for misdemeanors (which can include a broad range of offenses) and those with co-occurring disorders (personality and substance abuse), as the latter two categories encompass wider behaviors and conditions that are more frequently associated with incarceration. Violent acts committed by individuals with psychotic symptoms are less common in comparison.

Which of the Following Three Groups Represents the Smallest Number