The R-CRAS is a forensic instrument used for assessing ______.
A) adjudicative competence
B) criminal responsibility
C) cognitive functioning
D) competence to plead guilty

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The R-CRAS (Rogers Criminal Responsibility Assessment Scales) is specifically designed to assess criminal responsibility, which refers to the defendant's mental state at the time the crime was committed. It is used to determine if a defendant was legally responsible for their actions and is therefore fit to stand trial.

The R-CRAS Is a Forensic Instrument Used for Assessing ______