Diagnosing a Defendant with a Disorder When There Is No

question 10

Multiple Choice

Diagnosing a defendant with a disorder when there is no proof for the validity of the diagnostic construct is an example of which of the following?

• A) substituting advocacy for scientific objectivity
• B) using unreliable forensic assessments
• C) having a dual relationship with the defendant
• D) letting values overcome empirically based findings

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Definitions:

Authority

The authority or capability to issue commands, make choices, and ensure compliance.

Power

The ability or capacity to influence or control the behavior of others, often through the possession of knowledge, wealth, or position.

Ethical Perspectives

Diverse viewpoints regarding what constitutes right or wrong behavior within a moral context.

Developmental Opportunity

Circumstances or initiatives that facilitate personal, professional, or organizational growth and learning.