Imagine you are a forensic psychologist who has been retained by an attorney for the plaintiff in a civil injury case. Which step would you take first?
A. determine whether or not the plaintiff meets the DSM-V criteria for post-traumatic stress disorder
B. evaluate which type of damages the defendant should receive, compensatory or punitive damages
C. determine the specific behavior the defendant used to harm the plaintiff
D. evaluate the type and degree of harm suffered by the plaintiff
D. evaluate the type and degree of harm suffered by the plaintiff
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