Components and Applications of a Mental Status Exam

Tasks:

In a minimum of 300 words, respond to the following:

What are the functions of the components of mental status and an interview in determining the competence of clients? Explain with examples and rationales.
For which types of psycholegal evaluations (competency, risk of dangerousness, and insanity), if any, might an MSE provide useful information? State reasons for your answers.