Which of the Following Statements Is True of Unconscious Adversarial

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of unconscious adversarial bias for testifying expert witnesses?

• A) It occurs when an expert is specifically hired to represent the engaging attorney's theory.
• B) Identifying and eliminating, or at least neutralizing, unconscious bias is no big task.
• C) It is extremely prevalent among law enforcement and government witnesses.
• D) The first opportunity to identify and eliminate unconscious bias falls to opposing counsel.

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