Competency to Stand Trial (CST) Has Two Basic Components to Its

question 27

Multiple Choice

Competency to stand trial (CST) has two basic components to its definition. The first component refers to the accused individual's _____. The second component refers to the accused individual's _____.

• A) mental state; chances of being tried in a court where the native language is spoken
• B) ability to interact rationally with an attorney; understanding how the court process works
• C) awareness of how the crime was committed; ability to interact rationally with an attorney
• D) willingness to perform necessary functions; past and current mental state

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Definitions:

Physical Growth

The process of bodily changes and increase in size, strength, and functionality that occur over time, especially significant during childhood and adolescence.

Limbic System

The parts of the brain that interact to produce emotions, including the amygdala, the hypothalamus, and the hippocampus. Many other parts of the brain are also involved with emotions.

Prefrontal Cortex

The prefrontal cortex is a region in the front part of the frontal lobes of the brain, important for decision making, complex cognitive behavior, personality expression, and moderating social behavior.

Precocious Puberty

The early onset of puberty, with the development of sexual characteristics before the typical age of puberty onset.