The majority of criminals currently institutionalized for psychological treatment in the United States are there because they were:

A) found to be mentally incompetent.
B) found not guilty by reason of insanity.
C) determined to need psychological care after being in prison.
D) committed under emergency commitment requirements.

Mentally Incompetent

A legal determination that a person is unable to make decisions for themselves due to mental incapacity or illness.

Psychological Treatment

Therapeutic interventions designed to address and alleviate mental health issues through various talk therapy methods.

Institutionalized

refers to the process of becoming deeply ingrained within an institution or established system, often losing autonomy or the ability to function independently.