A Civil Law System Tends to Be Less Adversarial Than

question 52

Multiple Choice

A civil law system tends to be less adversarial than a common law system because the

• A) judges' decisions are based on detailed legal codes.
• B) judges have the freedom to interpret laws based on the situation.
• C) judges' decisions are based on religious teachings.
• D) judges are guided by interpretations made in prior legal cases.

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Definitions:

Informed Consent

The process by which a fully informed person can participate in choices about their care or participation in research, based on understanding the risks, benefits, and alternatives involved.

Meta-Analysis

A statistical procedure that combines the results of multiple scientific studies to find an overall effect.

Debriefing

A discussion or interview that follows after a task or experiment, often used in psychological studies to explain the purpose and need for the study, and to ensure the well-being of participants.

Clinical Interview

A method used by psychologists to gather information about a person's mental health and functioning through a structured conversation.