AAFP: Ethical and Effective Expert Testimony
AAFP: Presented by Joel Dvoskin, PhD, ABPP
This self-paced training program on Ethical and Effective Expert Witness is presented by Joel Dvoskin, PhD, ABPP.
This program addresses the provision of expert psychological testimony in the courtroom. Topics include use of humor as an expert witness; how to deal with discourteous opposing counsel; how to give good answers to bad questions; the importance of humility; legal rules governing the admissibility of expert testimony; preparing for depositions; the myth of the “objective” expert; learning from opposing counsel; and ultimate issue testimony.
Upon completion of this course you will be able to:
Describe the pros and cons of recording interviews
Describe at least one difference between an expert witness and a maggot eating at a wound
Describe the importance of humility in serving as an expert witness
Describe the value of transparency and showing one’s work
Describe the most important meaning of Frye and Daubert
Describe how to respond to compound questions
Describe how to approach expert testimony with increased confidence and humility
Joel Dvoskin, PhD, ABPP
Overview
Lesson 1 Video
On Being an Expert Witness: It's not about you
Lesson Quiz
Lesson 2 Video
Temptations for the Expert Witness
Lesson Quiz
Lesson 3 Video
Harnessing the Science of Persuasion for Expert Witness Testimony
Cognitive Bias in Forensic Mental Health Assessment
Lesson Quiz
Lesson 4 Video
Lesson Quiz
Course Evaluation
Custom training options for groups of 5 to 500+