A psychologist working as an expert witness is required by the court to have
a. a Psy.D. or Ph.D.
b. board certification in his/her respective specialty.
c. both of the above
d. neither of the above
Question 2Which of the following is true regarding lay witnesses and expert witnesses?
a. A lay witness, unlike an expert witness, can offer opinions or inferences.
b. An expert witness, unlike a lay witness, can offer opinions or inferences.
c. Both lay witnesses and expert witnesses can offer opinions or inferences.
d. Neither lay witnesses nor expert witnesses can offer opinions or inferences.
Question 3According to the ethical standards specifically applicable to forensic psychology (e.g., Blau, 1998),
a. the psychologist should accept a fee contingent upon the outcome of a case only if the case is criminal (rather than civil).
b. the psychologist should receive all fees after testifying.
c. the psychologist who regularly testifies as an expert witness should devote some professional time to pro bono publico (charity) cases.
d. all of the above
Question 4Ashlee, who is wrapping up her undergraduate degree in psychology, is interested in becoming a forensic psychologist. ALL BUT WHICH of the following options are available to her (and others like her) for graduate training in this area?
a. doctoral psychology programs with a law emphasis
b. master's programs in psychology with a law emphasis
c. joint programs that award both law and psychology degrees
d. All of the above training options are available to Ashlee and others.
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