Which of These Is NOT a Reason That It Is

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of these is NOT a reason that it is so difficult for psychologists to evaluate NCRMD?

• A) NCRMD and psychosis are not the same thing.
• B) Defendants are not permitted to be tested after they are charged with a crime.
• C) Criminal responsibility is a legal concept,not a psychiatric one.
• D) Evaluation of a defendant's present status may not be relevant to his or her status when the act was committed.

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Definitions:

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