The Daubert Trilogy of Cases Impacts Trial Courts By

question 4

Multiple Choice

The Daubert trilogy of cases impacts trial courts by:

• A) putting the burden of decisions about allowing expert testimony on trial judges.
• B) demonstrating that judges understand social science research and methods.
• C) making judges take statistics courses and regular refresher training.
• D) proving scientific research is well understood by key actors in the legal system.

Acknowledge the limitations of market economies in achieving equity and the potential need for government intervention to address these limitations.

Understand the ethical guidelines governing psychologist-client interactions, including confidentiality and professional boundaries.

Recognize the impact of eyewitness testimony on legal outcomes and its reliability.

Understand the principles and application of professional codes of ethics in psychology.

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Definitions:

Situational Attributions

The process of explaining someone's behavior based on external factors, such as the environment or social context.

Environment

The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates.

Disposition

A person's inherent qualities of mind and character.

Stanford Prison Study

A psychological experiment conducted in 1971 that explored the effects of perceived power, focusing on the struggle between prisoners and prison officers.