If a mental-health expert on the witness stand provides an opinion about the defendant's sanity, this expert is said to have given

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The term "ultimate opinion testimony" refers to an expert's opinion regarding the defendant's mental state at the time of the crime. This type of testimony is permitted in court, as it helps the jury to understand complex mental health issues that may be relevant to the case. The other options (APA approved, scientific evidence, ABA approved) do not accurately reflect the role of an expert witness in providing an opinion about a defendant's sanity.

If a Mental-Health Expert on the Witness Stand Provides an Opinion