Cross Examining Experts in the Behavioral Sciences

Terence W. Campbell and Demosthenes Lorandos

This set provides step-by-step guidance on how to refute behavioral scientists’ conjecture and speculation in order to ensure favorable rulings on Daubert, Kuhmo Tire and Frye standards.  Integrates hundreds of questioning strategies as well as actual questions to save you time and energy in preparing your cases.  Demonstrates how to examine and challenge the expertise of mental health experts and the use of psychological tests.  Details both the scientific research and the legal aspects behind a mental health expert’s testimony.

Summary of contents:

Mental Health Experts: Science and the Law

Who Qualifies As An Expert?

Challenging Clinical Judgment

• Challenging Claims Of Professional Experience

• Challenging Diagnostic Classification

• Psychological Testing—Objective Tests

• Psychological Testing—Projective Tests

• Child Custody Evaluations and Appropriate Standards Of Psychological Practice

• Predicting Future Violence

• Psychotherapy and Appropriate Standards Of Practice

• Sample Motions

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