Evidence Laws in Each State

question 40

Multiple Choice

Evidence laws in each state:

• A)must conform to the Federal Rules of Evidence.
• B)must be established at time statehood is granted.
• C)may be enacted by the state legislature.
• D)are established by the state's highest court.

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Definitions:

Validity

Accuracy; the extent to which a test or other measuring instrument measures what it is supposed to measure.

Reliability

The extent to which a test or other measuring instrument yields consistent results.

Self-report

A method of gathering data in which individuals provide information about themselves, often used in surveys and questionnaires.

Selye's Theory

A concept introduced by Hans Selye that defines stress as a nonspecific response of the body to any demand placed upon it, highlighting stages like alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.