Which of the Following Statements Is True of Competence to Stand

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of competence to stand trial?

• A) Defendants with a long history of psychiatric problems are more likely to be referred for competence evaluations.
• B) Men are more likely than women to be judged incompetent.
• C) European Americans are more likely than members of ethnic minority groups to be judged incompetent.
• D) Defendants referred for competence evaluations tend to be educated, employed, and married.

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Definitions:

Association Neurons

Neurons located within the central nervous system that connect sensory and motor neurons, playing a critical role in the integration of sensory input and motor output.

Premotor Neurons

Neurons located in the brain's motor areas involved in the planning and initiation of movement, working closely with motor neurons to execute movements.

Sensory Neurons

Cells that transmit sensory information from the body's periphery to the central nervous system.

Snap Fingers

Snap Fingers refers to the action of creating a snapping sound with one's fingers, usually by quickly moving the thumb and middle finger together.