Why Did the Court Rule to Exclude the Testimony of Profiler

question 3

Multiple Choice

Why did the court rule to exclude the testimony of profiler John Douglas in State of Ohio v.Lowe?

• A)Douglas did not have the proper experience to do a criminal profile.
• B)The State did not follow correct procedure in introducing the testimony.
• C)The testimony was deemed irrelevant to the case.
• D)It did not have the scientific reliability to be considered evidence.

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Definitions:

Psychomotor

Relating to the origination of movement in conscious mental activity, often involving the coordination between cognitive functions and physical movement.

Interpersonal

Pertaining to relationships or communication between people.

Cognitive

Cognitive relates to mental processes such as thinking, reasoning, learning, and memory, which affect the way we acquire knowledge and understand the world around us.

Critical Thinking

The objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment.