A Person Who Has Special Knowledge and Skills Recognized by the Court

question 40

Short Answer

A person who has special knowledge and skills recognized by the court as relevant to the determination of guilt or innocence,who may express opinions or draw conclusions in their testimony is called a(n)_________________ witness.

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Definitions:

Behavioural

Relating to or concerned with the actions or activities of living organisms in response to external or internal stimuli.

Transference

A psychological phenomenon where feelings and attitudes originally associated with one person are unconsciously redirected onto another person.

Systematic Desensitization

A therapeutic technique aimed at reducing phobic or anxiety reactions through gradual exposure to the feared object or situation, combined with relaxation exercises.

Psychoanalysis

A therapeutic approach and theory developed by Sigmund Freud that emphasizes exploring unconscious conflicts and emotional issues.