In terms of evaluations of competency to stand trial, some mental health and legal professionals have recommended that
A) evaluators test more simplistic cognitive abilities of the defendant, such as orientation in the courtroom.
B) evaluators continue following the criteria and standards that have been set for evaluating competency.
C) evaluators should focus on more complex abilities of the defendant, such as emotion, ability to behave in the courtroom, etc.
D) change the terminology to prevent stigmatizing the defendants who are "incompetent."
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