Which of these is not a reason given by judges when they decide not to let psychologists testify as expert witnesses regarding the accuracy of eyewitness identification?
A. The testimony psychologists would give is just common sense.
B. The testimony would make jurors skeptical of all eyewitnesses.
C. It could lead to a "battle of experts."
D. For courtroom testimony, expert witnesses require a medical degree, and psychologists do not have this degree.
D
You might also like to view...
A college student faced with upcoming exams and term papers responds to his resulting feelings of anxiety by reorganizing his notes, rearranging his bookshelves, cleaning out his desk drawer, and straightening up his closet. He would be showing symptoms of
a. claustrophobia. b. psychogenic fugue. c. disorganized schizophrenia. d. obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Which of the following would NOT be part of an enriched environment for children?
a. child-proofing the house to allow the child to actively explore his or her surroundings b. limiting what a child can touch in order to present these sensations systematically c. surrounding babies with colors, music, people, and things to see, taste, smell, and touch d. responsive parents noticing what holds a child's attention
The current cohort of young adults shows higher basic math skills than do older cohorts
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
In kindergarten settings, tasks designed to help children learn with guided help before they are able to accomplish them on their own are prevalent
Lined paper is designed with larger lines that are easier for young children to utilize, and pencils and crayons may be larger to assist young children in holding them. These special adaptations in kindergarten classrooms are important because they ___. a. help children with gross motor development b. help children socialize with one another c. help to get children ready for a more academic environment in later school years d. help promote creativity in children