PSYC31H3 Lecture : Lec 10.docx
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Experts testimony should make sense and it should be based in real theoretical way of happening. Not lying or lying based on this test based on alimonies : morschach test reliability and validity (this has to be high. ) It has general acceptance in the field any difficulties working with that frameworkb/c its not scientifically supported : such as the morschach test: its not a validated test. Experts should use well established researched instruments as there are a lot of variability. This is to show that we need to use valid tests and should be based upon. What are the chances of what they range : we have to know the error rate for faking. There should be criterion put in place to see that it is based on validated findings. Things like factecous disorder: intentional production of false gross exaggerating: it is very hard to prove that someone is intentionally doing something it can be a physical or psychological symptom.