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<p>CSV import</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>&#039;&#039;&#039;Sanity&#039;&#039;&#039; refers to the soundness, rationality and healthiness of the human mind, as opposed to [[insanity]]. A person is considered &quot;sane&quot; if they are rational. In [[law]], sanity is a legal term denoting that an individual is of sound mind and therefore can bear legal responsibility for their actions. The concept was also used in [[psychology]] and other social sciences.<br /> <br /> == Definition ==<br /> Sanity is characterized by excellent [[mental health]], free from [[mental illness]], and having the ability to distinguish right from wrong. It is also associated with the ability to think rationally and act accordingly in the context of society. <br /> <br /> == Legal aspects ==<br /> In [[criminal law]], sanity is a legal term, and it is used to determine an individual&#039;s ability to understand that a particular act is wrong. This concept is different from [[competency (law)|competency]], which determines an individual&#039;s ability to stand trial.<br /> <br /> == In psychology ==<br /> In [[psychology]], sanity is not a formal medical term, but it is often used in discussions and considerations of [[mental health]], [[mental illness]], and [[mental health law]].<br /> <br /> == See also ==<br /> * [[Insanity]]<br /> * [[Mental health]]<br /> * [[Mental illness]]<br /> * [[Mental disorder]]<br /> * [[Competency (law)]]<br /> <br /> [[Category:Psychology]]<br /> [[Category:Mental health]]<br /> [[Category:Legal terms]]<br /> [[Category:Ethics]]<br /> <br /> {{stub}}</div>

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