In Order to Be Allowed to Testify as an Expert

question 29

Multiple Choice

In order to be allowed to testify as an expert witness, the person must:

• A)have knowledge of the subject based on education and/or experience.
• B)have a graduate degree in the subject.
• C)have worked in the field for at least 5 years.
• D)all of these are required

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Definitions:

Freezing Response

A behavioral reaction to a threatening stimulus characterized by immobility and the cessation of all movement, considered a survival mechanism.

Conditioned Emotional Response

The ability of a conditioned stimulus (CS) to elicit emotional reactions as a result of the association of the CS with a painful event.

Hyperactivity

A condition characterized by abnormal levels of activity, impulsivity, and difficulty maintaining attention, often associated with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

Wagner's SOP Model

A theory in psychology that describes the structure of memory and learning processes, highlighting the importance of stimulus and response relationships.