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:

Conditional Response

A learned response to a previously neutral stimulus that, after becoming associated with an unconditioned stimulus, triggers a conditioned reaction.

Unconditional Stimulus

In classical conditioning, a stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a reflexive response without the need for prior learning.

Temperament Stability

Describes the extent to which individual differences in disposition or behavior style are consistent across time and situation.

Emotional Responsiveness

An individual's capacity to perceive, react to, and express emotions appropriately in various situations.