The _____, Which Was Submitted by the American Psychiatric Association

question 4

Multiple Choice

The _____, which was submitted by the American Psychiatric Association in Barefoot v. Estelle (1983) , summarized five studies indicating that expert predictions of future dangerousness were _____.

• A) amicus curiae brief; incorrect 2 out of 3 times
• B) amicus curiae brief; correct about 80% of the time
• C) forensic evidence form; incorrect 2 out of 3 times
• D) forensic evidence form; correct about 80% of the time

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Definitions:

Taylorism

Refers to a scientific management theory developed by Frederick Winslow Taylor, emphasizing efficiency, productivity, and systematic organization of work.

Scientific Management

A management theory that analyzes work flows to improve economic efficiency, especially labor productivity, by employing empirical research methods.

Specialized Fields

Areas of expertise or study that focus on a specific subject matter, technique, or profession, often requiring advanced knowledge and skills.

Unionized Workers

Employees who are members of a labor union, an organization that represents workers in negotiations with employers regarding wages, working conditions, and other employment terms.