Persons found not competent to stand trial often have ___________________ and are charged with __________________ crimes when compared to other defendants.
A. high percentages of psychosis; less serious
B. high percentages of mental illness; more serious
C. low rates of psychosis; as serious
D. low rates of mental illness; more serious
Answer: B
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As the spinal cord joins the brain, it widens into the
a. brainstem. b. cerebrum. c. limbic system. d. corpus callosum.
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