Hess (1987,1999)describes Seven Dimensions Along Which Law and Psychology Differ

question 27

Multiple Choice

Hess (1987,1999) describes seven dimensions along which law and psychology differ.Which of the following statements is false?

• A)Psychology is nomothetic and law is idiographic.
• B)Psychology is prescriptive and law is descriptive.
• C)Psychological knowledge is gained through research and legal knowledge is gained through precedent.
• D)A psychologist's behaviour is severely limited within the court while the behaviour of a lawyer is less restricted.
• E)Psychology believes in the quest for objective truths whereas the law defines truth subjectively.

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Definitions:

Hiring Costs

The expenses associated with recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding new employees into an organization.

Environmental Conditions

The various physical and biological factors that affect an organism's living and working surroundings.

Recruiting Function

The process or actions involved in identifying, attracting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and onboarding employees in an organization.

External Factor

Influences originating outside of an organization that can affect its performance, such as economic conditions, competition, or regulatory changes.