What Is Problematic About Experts Testifying on the Importance of Psychopathy

question 13

Multiple Choice

What is problematic about experts testifying on the importance of psychopathy in death penalty cases?

• A) Labeling an offender as psychopathic does not alter juror verdicts.
• B) Psychopathy is not an aggravating factor for the death penalty.
• C) The research supporting the link between violence and psychopathy focuses on community violence.
• D) There is an extremely strong relationship between institutional violence and psychopathy.

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