ABPP Forensic Psychology Practice Questions - ABPP Forensic Psychology Specialty Examination (ABFP) Exam

Per Dusky v. United States (1960), the standard for competency to stand trial requires the defendant to have:

A sufficient present ability to consult with counsel with a reasonable degree of rational understanding AND a rational and factual understanding of the proceedings A high IQ and formal legal training Absence of any psychiatric symptoms Ability to testify in their own defense

Correct Answer:

A sufficient present ability to consult with counsel with a reasonable degree of rational understanding AND a rational and factual understanding of the proceedings

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