The Initial Questions of a Witness or Defendant by the Lawyer

question 26

Multiple Choice

The initial questions of a witness or defendant by the lawyer who is using the person's testimony to further his or her case is called

• A)direct examination.
• B)cross-examination.
• C)the defense.
• D)a and b only

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Definitions:

Impulse Control

The ability to resist or delay an impulse, drive, or temptation to act and is related to self-regulation.

Anxious Cluster

A group of personality disorders characterized by high levels of anxiety and fearfulness; includes avoidant, dependent, and obsessive-compulsive personality disorders.

Obsessive-Compulsive

Referring to a disorder characterized by unwanted, persistent thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions) that an individual feels the urge to perform.

Avoidant

Characterized by a pattern of social inhibition, feelings of inadequacy, and a hypersensitivity to negative evaluation.