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What is a common mistake made when testifying as a witness?
What is a common mistake made when testifying as a witness?
- Leaving personal beliefs out of answers
- Highlighting evidence that doesn't exist
- Assuming your published work is authoritative in the field
- Being defensive and defending your program or yourself (correct)
How should psychologists treat requests from lawyers for client information?
How should psychologists treat requests from lawyers for client information?
- Check the release of client information carefully/verified (correct)
- Ignore the requests
- Limit subsequent disclosure without consent
- Obtain written consent without verifying the release of information
What should you do if a lawyer attacks your assumptions during cross-examination?
What should you do if a lawyer attacks your assumptions during cross-examination?
- Defend your assumptions aggressively
- Acknowledge the limitations of your position (correct)
- Assume your article is authoritative in the field
- Ignore the attack on your assumptions
How should you respond to lawyers highlighting evidence that doesn't exist during testimony?
How should you respond to lawyers highlighting evidence that doesn't exist during testimony?
What is a key behavior to avoid when testifying as a witness?
What is a key behavior to avoid when testifying as a witness?
What is a common tactic lawyers use during cross-examination to make a witness contradict themselves?
What is a common tactic lawyers use during cross-examination to make a witness contradict themselves?
Which strategy can lawyers employ to make a witness feel hurried to answer during cross-examination?
Which strategy can lawyers employ to make a witness feel hurried to answer during cross-examination?
What role does a lawyer typically play in court regarding the credibility of evidence and witnesses?
What role does a lawyer typically play in court regarding the credibility of evidence and witnesses?
Why do lawyers ask questions in ways that may make a witness feel foolish during cross-examination?
Why do lawyers ask questions in ways that may make a witness feel foolish during cross-examination?
What should a witness understand about lawyers' agendas in court based on the text?
What should a witness understand about lawyers' agendas in court based on the text?
What does a psychologist need to do if there are concerns about responding to a subpoena?
What does a psychologist need to do if there are concerns about responding to a subpoena?
If there are compelling reasons, what action can be taken in response to a particular subpoena?
If there are compelling reasons, what action can be taken in response to a particular subpoena?
When facing a subpoena that has not been withdrawn or modified, what must a psychologist do?
When facing a subpoena that has not been withdrawn or modified, what must a psychologist do?
What are the three ways in which psychologists can become involved in the court system?
What are the three ways in which psychologists can become involved in the court system?
In high-stakes criminal matters, what is a common practice for a psychologist regarding meetings with lawyers?
In high-stakes criminal matters, what is a common practice for a psychologist regarding meetings with lawyers?
What is the most common role for individuals testifying in court?
What is the most common role for individuals testifying in court?
What is the recommended course of action if a psychologist needs guidance on a particular subpoena?
What is the recommended course of action if a psychologist needs guidance on a particular subpoena?
Which type of legal proceeding involves someone giving testimony?
Which type of legal proceeding involves someone giving testimony?
What is a possible reason for psychologists to be called as an 'expert' witness?
What is a possible reason for psychologists to be called as an 'expert' witness?
What is the primary responsibility of psychologists who are requested to provide support for personnel called to testify?
What is the primary responsibility of psychologists who are requested to provide support for personnel called to testify?
What is a common mistake made by witnesses in court related to answering questions?
What is a common mistake made by witnesses in court related to answering questions?
Why is it essential for witnesses to avoid providing answers if they are not sure?
Why is it essential for witnesses to avoid providing answers if they are not sure?
What can happen if a witness answers beyond the scope of the question asked?
What can happen if a witness answers beyond the scope of the question asked?
Why is it advisable for a witness to take time before responding to questions?
Why is it advisable for a witness to take time before responding to questions?
What should a witness do if they are asked a question outside their area of expertise?
What should a witness do if they are asked a question outside their area of expertise?
What should psychologists do when faced with a subpoena for client information?
What should psychologists do when faced with a subpoena for client information?
What is a crucial step for psychologists when responding to a subpoena or court order?
What is a crucial step for psychologists when responding to a subpoena or court order?
Why is it important for psychologists to limit disclosure to only the information requested by the court?
Why is it important for psychologists to limit disclosure to only the information requested by the court?
What did the Ontario Court of Appeal rule regarding shredding records after receiving a court order?
What did the Ontario Court of Appeal rule regarding shredding records after receiving a court order?
What should psychologists do if they are unsure about how to respond to a subpoena?
What should psychologists do if they are unsure about how to respond to a subpoena?
What should you do if you have to stand for long periods during your testimony?
What should you do if you have to stand for long periods during your testimony?
Why is it advised to refer to people by their legally recognized titles in court?
Why is it advised to refer to people by their legally recognized titles in court?
In what type of legal proceeding might it be acceptable to refer to an offender as a 'client'?
In what type of legal proceeding might it be acceptable to refer to an offender as a 'client'?
What is the nature of the court system in Canada according to the text?
What is the nature of the court system in Canada according to the text?
What happens during cross-examination in a court case?
What happens during cross-examination in a court case?
Why should you avoid referring to an offender as a 'client' in most court cases?
Why should you avoid referring to an offender as a 'client' in most court cases?
What is the significance of not discussing your testimony with others during a recess?
What is the significance of not discussing your testimony with others during a recess?
How can calling an offender a 'client' impact your credibility in court?
How can calling an offender a 'client' impact your credibility in court?
What is expected if there is a recess during your court testimony?
What is expected if there is a recess during your court testimony?
How does using legally recognized titles help in courtroom etiquette?
How does using legally recognized titles help in courtroom etiquette?
