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genevieve1028

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In Jurek v. Texas, 428 U.S. 262 (1976), the Supreme Court ruled
 
  A. psychiatrists and psychologists cannot testify on dangerousness.
  B. only psychiatrists or psychologists can testify on dangerousness.
  C. dangerousness is an acceptable criterion for imposing the death penalty.
  D. dangerousness is NOT an acceptable criterion for imposing the death penalty.

Question 2

The amicus brief submitted by The American Psychiatric Association in Barefoot v Estelle supported the claim that psychiatrists
 
  A. cannot reliably predict dangerousness.
  B. can reliably predict dangerousness.
  C. are better than laypeople at predicting dangerousness.
  D. are worse than laypeople at predicting dangerousness.



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jojobee318

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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

A




genevieve1028

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Reply 2 on: Jun 19, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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