"Distinguishing between right and wrong" is central to which definition of insanity?
A)Durham rule
B)M'Naghten rule
C)ALI standard
D)None of these

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The M'Naghten rule, also known as the right-and-wrong test, focuses on the defendant's ability to distinguish between right and wrong at the time of the crime. The Durham rule focuses on whether the crime was a product of the defendant's mental illness, and the ALI standard focuses on the defendant's ability to appreciate the criminality of their conduct. None of these directly involve distinguishing between right and wrong as a central factor in the definition of insanity.

"Distinguishing Between Right and Wrong" Is Central to Which Definition