What Is One of the Criteria Used to Determine a Defendant's

question 73

Multiple Choice

What is one of the criteria used to determine a defendant's competency to stand trial?

• A) Did the defendant understand what he or she was doing at the time the crime was committed?
• B) Does the defendant have a factual understanding of the court proceedings?
• C) Did the defendant determine if he or she was a danger to others?
• D) Did the defendant exercise his or her right to refuse treatment?

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Definitions:

Social Referencing

The process by which individuals look to others in their environment for cues on how to react or behave, especially in unfamiliar situations.

Safety Clues

Indications or signs that an environment or situation is free from danger, risk, or injury.

Uterine Contractions

The tightening and relaxing of the uterus' muscle fibers, commonly experienced during childbirth but also occurring at other times, such as during menstruation.

Birth Process

The series of events that lead to the delivery of a baby, including labor, contractions, and the passage through the birth canal.