Assessing competence to stand trial usually begins with

a. a detailed analysis of records.
b. an intelligence test.
c. a mental status examination.
d. projective personality testing.


c

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a. Alternating Treatment b. Changing Criterion c. Multiple Baseline d. Interaction Design

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