心理学家专家证人的角色：观点与信息提供者。

The role of the psychologist expert witness: provider of perspective and input.

作者信息

Newman R

机构信息

American Psychological Association, Washington, DC 20002-4242.

出版信息

Neuropsychol Rev. 1991 Sep;2(3):241-9. doi: 10.1007/BF01109047.

DOI:10.1007/BF01109047

PMID:1844711

Abstract

The definition and role of the expert witness is reviewed. Two conceptual systems for viewing the world, the scientific method and the adversarial system, are compared. The reconciliation and integration of these two discrepant systems are discussed in terms of input versus outcome. The rules of evidence, as well as problems of communication between the systems, are reviewed with the aim of providing expert witnesses with a better understanding of effective testimony. Finally, collaboration between the two systems is called for in order to provide guidelines for both neuropsychologists and attorneys.

摘要

本文回顾了专家证人的定义和作用。比较了两种看待世界的概念体系：科学方法和对抗制。从输入与结果的角度讨论了这两种不同体系的协调与整合。审查了证据规则以及各体系之间的沟通问题，目的是让专家证人更好地理解有效作证。最后，呼吁两个体系进行合作，以便为神经心理学家和律师提供指导方针。