CST Refers to Several Types of Functions a Defendant Should

question 5

Multiple Choice

CST refers to several types of functions a defendant should be able to perform. Which of the following is NOT one of these functions?

• A) Understanding the charges against you.
• B) Acting appropriately during the trial.
• C) Ability to trust your prosecutor.
• D) Ability to trust and communicate with your defense counsel.

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Definitions:

Unconditioned Response

An unconditioned response is an automatic, natural reaction to a stimulus that occurs without prior learning or conditioning.

Conditioned Response

A learned reaction to a previously neutral stimulus, which has become associated with an unconditioned stimulus through classical conditioning.

Unconditioned Stimulus

A stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without any need for learning.

Conditioned Stimulus

A neutral stimulus that, after it's combined with an unconditioned stimulus, results in triggering a conditioned response over time.