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Rylie Spaulding
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Exclusion of psychological testimony with the claim that psychologists are unable to diagnose mental disorders is contrary to:

A) federal guidelines
B) several provincial statutes governing the profession of psychologists.
C) the Canadian Code of Ethics.
D) Canadian labour law.
E) regulatory body guidelines for psychologists.

Psychological Testimony

is the expert evidence or opinion provided by psychologists or mental health professionals in legal proceedings, often about the mental state of individuals.

Diagnose Mental Disorders

The process of determining through examination and analysis which mental disorder explains a person's symptoms and behaviors.

Provincial Statutes

Laws or regulations enacted by the legislative authority of a province or territory within a country.

  • Examine the interconnection between psychological disorders, judicial principles, and the duties of psychologists when offering testimony.
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