trial consultant

a social scientist who assists attorneys with various aspects of a trial in which his or her expertise is relevant. Trial consultation typically includes helping to prepare individuals for testimony, developing surveys to help in jury selection and trial strategy development, and conducting change of venue surveys. Also called jury consultant.

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November 28th 2024

indirect method of therapy

a method of conducting therapy, particularly exemplified by client-centered therapy, in which the therapist does not attempt to direct the client’s communication or evaluate the client’s remarks, although he or she may refer back to the client’s remarks or restate them (see restatement).