CST is one assessment instrument used in order to try and increase accuracy of evaluations of competency assessments. Although considered fairly reliable,_______ is a distinct problem with the test
A) the fact that CST weighs positively the defendant's willingness to express favorable views of the legal system, creating high rates of false positives and false negatives
B) CST produces high rates of false positives only
C) the availability of the test itself and a non-biased mental health professional to administer it
D) CST provides high false negatives only
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