A Person's Mental State at the Time of the Crime

question 107

True/False

A person's mental state at the time of the crime is part of the determination of fitness to stand trial.

---

Definitions:

Mental Activities

Cognitive operations or processes that involve thinking, reasoning, problem-solving, and processing information within the human brain.

Lower Needs

In Maslow's hierarchy, these refer to the more basic needs such as physiological and safety needs that must be met before higher-level needs can be addressed.

Unconscious Motivation

Drives and desires that influence behavior without an individual's conscious awareness.

Genetically Bound

Traits or characteristics that are determined by genes and inherited from one's parents.