Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding the intersection of the mental health and legal industries?
A) The insanity defense is raised in less than 1% of all criminal trials, and is only successful about 20% of the time.
B) "Insanity" is a psychological/psychiatric term.
C) The serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer was famously found not guilty by reason of insanity.
D) The precedent for the insanity defense is a trial that occurred in the 1970s.

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The statement in option A is accurate, as the insanity defense is raised in less than 1% of all criminal trials, and is only successful about 20% of the time. Option B is partially accurate, as "insanity" is a legal term, but it is also used in the field of psychology/psychiatry. Option C is inaccurate, as Jeffrey Dahmer was actually found guilty of his crimes, and the insanity defense was not used in his trial. Option D is also inaccurate, as there have been multiple trials involving the insanity defense prior to the 1970s.

Which of the Following Is an Accurate Statement Regarding the Intersection