Which of the Following Statements Concerning the Status of Psychology

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning the status of psychology in the legal system is true?

A) psychologists can conduct court-ordered assessments of fitness to stand trial but not assessments of criminal responsibility.
B) psychologists can conduct court-ordered assessments of criminal responsibility but not of fitness to stand trial.
C) in some jurisdictions psychologists have the legal authority to involuntarily hospitalize people.
D) medical practitioners play a more dominant role in many areas in which mental health input is needed.
E) psychologists are rarely, if ever, asked to give evidence before courts as professionals.