One of the First Cases to Allow Psychologists to Testify

question 50

Multiple Choice

One of the first cases to allow psychologists to testify about trauma in a rape survivor as evidence of a lack of consent was

• A)State v.Marks.
• B)Alphonso v.Charity Hospital of Louisiana at New Orleans.
• C)People v.Mathews.
• D)State v.Willis.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Symptoms

Mental processes related symptoms that affect memory, attention, and problem-solving abilities.

Catastrophic Misinterpretation

In the context of panic, when one misinterprets normal bodily sensations as signals that one is going to have a heart attack, go crazy, lose control, or die.

Clark's Model

A psychological model proposed by David Clark, particularly known for explaining the maintenance of anxiety disorders through a cognitive framework.

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter and hormone involved in the body's fight or flight response, affecting mood, attention, and response to stress.