Marcus, age 85, has been charged with assaulting his neighbor after he mistook the man as an intruder in his building. Marcus's lawyer hires a psychologist as an expert witness to testify in the trial. Which of the following arguments might a psychologist present in his case?
A. That her assessment of his cognition suggests that he had diminished capacity when committing the crime
B. That her assessment of his physical state suggests he would have been too weak to assault another person
C. That all older adults suffer significant memory issues and should not be charged with crimes
D. That all older adults lack the crystallized intelligence needed to handle high-stress situations.
Answer: A
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