To Impeach a Witness Means

question 45

Multiple Choice

To impeach a witness means:

• A) to strike all his testimony.
• B) to remove him from the witness box.
• C) to hold him in contempt.
• D) to call into question his credibility.
• E) None of the above

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Definitions:

Reaction Formation

A defense mechanism that involves expressing an id impulse that is the opposite of the one that is truly driving the person.

Sublimation

A defense mechanism that involves altering or displacing id impulses by diverting instinctual energy into socially acceptable behaviors.

Case Study

A research methodology that involves the intensive analysis of an individual unit such as a person, group, or event to explore and understand broader principles.

Moral Anxiety

A feeling of discomfort or distress that arises from the conflict between one's actions or desires and one's moral standards.