The Most Accurate Statement Below Regarding Counselors Serving as Expert

question 1

Multiple Choice

The most accurate statement below regarding counselors serving as expert witnesses is

• A) counselors have the education necessary to conduct certain types of evaluations and then serve as expert witnesses.
• B) only counselors who have had specialized training as expert witnesses are qualified to give expert testimony in court.
• C) counselors should always refuse to serve as expert witnesses
• D) it is unethical for counselors to be prepared by lawyers before they testify as expert witnesses.
• E) counselors do not have enough education to serve as expert witnesses.

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