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cherise1989

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Which of the following is true regarding lay witnesses and expert witnesses?
 
  a. A lay witness, unlike an expert witness, can offer opinions or inferences.
  b. An expert witness, unlike a lay witness, can offer opinions or inferences.
  c. Both lay witnesses and expert witnesses can offer opinions or inferences.
  d. Neither lay witnesses nor expert witnesses can offer opinions or inferences.

Question 2

According to the ethical standards specifically applicable to forensic psychology (e.g., Blau, 1998),
 
  a. the psychologist should accept a fee contingent upon the outcome of a case only if the case is criminal (rather than civil).
  b. the psychologist should receive all fees after testifying.
  c. the psychologist who regularly testifies as an expert witness should devote some professional time to pro bono publico (charity) cases.
  d. all of the above



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zoeyesther

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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

C




cherise1989

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Reply 2 on: Jun 21, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


lkanara2

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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