In an Effort to Reduce the Trauma of Testifying by Children

question 15

Multiple Choice

In an effort to reduce the trauma of testifying by children who had been sexually abused,one jurisdiction permitted the testimony of the child to betransmitted via closed-circuit television.

• A)Maryland v.Craig,the Supreme Court approved this procedure.
• B)Maryland v.Craig,the Supreme Court rejected this procedure.
• C)Coy v.Iowa,the Supreme Court approved this procedure.
• D)Coy v.Iowa,the Supreme Court rejected this procedure.

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Definitions:

Individualism

A social theory favoring freedom of action for individuals over collective or state control, emphasizing personal independence and the importance of individual self-reliance and liberty.

Collectivist Perspective

An approach in psychology that focuses on the importance of cultural, social, and familial interdependence, emphasizing the community over individual achievement.

Psychopharmacology

The study of the use of medications in treating mental disorders, focusing on how drugs affect the mind and behavior.

Individualism

A cultural value or social outlook that emphasizes the importance of personal independence and self-reliance over group cohesion.