Psychologists who are called on by the courts to render an opinion regarding a person's sanity must be prepared to
A) explain all the ramifications of the fact that "sanity" and "insanity" are psychological, and not legal terms.
B) deal with all the ramifications of the fact that the determination of "sanity" and "insanity" are ultimately left to a judge or a jury to decide.
C) be sued by the patient if their opinions regarding the sanity of the patient are at odds with the determination of the court.
D) undergo an examination evaluating their own mental status prior to being admitted to the courtroom.
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