Which Instrument to Assess Competency Uses Hypothetical Situations,in Order to Measure

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which instrument to assess competency uses hypothetical situations,in order to measure the defendant's understanding?

• A) Fitness Interview Test-Revised
• B) Competency Assessment Instrument
• C) Georgia Court Competency Test
• D) MacArthur Competence Assessment Tool-Criminal Adjudication

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Definitions:

Freudian Theory

Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic theory which emphasizes unconscious desires, childhood experiences, and the structure of personality (id, ego, superego).

Cultural Standards

Norms and expectations that a specific culture establishes and upholds, which guide behavior, attitudes, and values within that culture.

Sense of Self

An individual's consciousness of their own identity and personality, which includes their thoughts, experiences, values, and beliefs about who they are.

Freudian Theory

A psychological theory developed by Sigmund Freud that emphasizes the importance of unconscious mental processes, sexual and aggressive drives, and early childhood experiences in shaping personality and behavior.