Which of the following best describes mental capacity? [LO2] Mental capacity is a measure of how quickly a person can perform mental calculations. Where a person has the ability to make their own decisions. Where a person struggles to listen intently Mental capacity is a character trait.

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Which of the following best describes mental capacity? [LO2] Mental capacity is a measure of how quickly a person can perform mental calculations. Where a person has the ability to make their own decisions. Where a person struggles to listen intently Mental capacity is a character trait.

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Mental capacity refers to the ability of a person to make decisions or take actions that impact their life. It is centered on understanding, communicating, and reasoning. In relation to the provided options, the concept does not relate to mental calculations (which relates more to raw cognitive processing speed or math abilities), attentive listening, or being a character trait something that only pertains to personality or habits. Therefore, the best possible answer is the one that defines mental capacity as possessing the capacity to make one's own decisions.

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Which of the following best describes mental capacity? [LO2] Mental capacity is a measure of how quickly a person can perform mental calculations. Where a person has the ability to make their own decisions. Where a person struggles to listen intently Mental capacity is a character trait.

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