Author Question: Dr. Beatty, a forensic psychologist, has been contacted to serve as an expert witness for an ... (Read 95 times)

Diane · **on:** Jun 21, 2018

Dr. Beatty, a forensic psychologist, has been contacted to serve as an expert witness for an upcoming court case. How will it be determined whether her testimony is admissible in court?

a. Her testimony will be admissible if she possesses all the necessary credentials (doctoral degree from an accredited program, postdoctoral training, board certification).
b. Her testimony will be admissible if it is generally accepted by others in her professional field.
c. Her testimony will be admissible if it is generally accepted by others in her own and other related professional fields (e.g., psychiatry).
d. Her testimony will be admissible if the trial judge deems it to be relevant and valid.

Question 2

Which of the following is an accurate statement about the 1993 Supreme Court decision in Daubert v. Merrell Dow?

a. It was intended to make the criteria for determining the admissibility of expert testimony more liberal and flexible, and it has had that effect.
b. It was intended to make the criteria for determining the admissibility of expert testimony more liberal and flexible, and it has had the opposite effect.
c. It was intended to make the criteria for determining the admissibility of expert testimony more restrictive, and it has had that effect.
d. It was intended to make the criteria for determining the admissibility of expert testimony more restrictive, and it has had the opposite effect.