Regarding Defendants Judged to Be Incompetent to Stand Trial, Which

question 14

Multiple Choice

Regarding defendants judged to be incompetent to stand trial, which of the following is FALSE?

• A) They tend to be charged with more serious crimes.
• B) They have a history of drug abuse.
• C) They show symptoms of current mental illness.
• D) They have a history of mental health treatment.

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Definitions:

Limbic System

A complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, involved with instinct and mood, controlling basic emotions, and drives such as fear and pleasure.

Basic Survival Instincts

The innate, automatic behaviors and responses aimed at preserving one’s life and well-being.

Voluntary Movements

Movements controlled consciously by the brain, usually in response to stimuli or as deliberate actions, contrasting with involuntary movements like reflexes.

Cranial Nerves

are the twelve pairs of nerves that emerge directly from the brain, not the spinal cord, and control various functions of the body and head.