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.
D
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a. Locke’s c. Hume’s b. Berkeley’s d. Hobbes’