PSYC 3020 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Discursive Psychology, Problem Solving, Cognitive Test
30 Jan 2017
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Experts in court: a view from the bench (saunders) Expert is someone who has experience or is quali ed to offer a relevant opinion. Only used if court is unable to come to conclusion alone. Must be some type of scienti c analysis or specialized explanation or skill to achieve objective. Counsel and expert may work together to understand and re ne the theory of the case. Voirdire: hearing to determine whether the psychologist will be quali ed as an expert in a particular case. Judge has the right to deny the expert. Experts should only speak in facts and make sure their opinion is neutral. Is the courtroom door now locked and barred? (peters) Said expert witnesses could not comment on credibility. Also, only be admitted when the subject in issue was beyond the knowledge of the average juror.
