A psychologist testifying in court feels it is his responsibility to correctly and clearly present scientific findings, even if this may lead to an unfair verdict by the jury. According to Saks (1990), such an expert fulfills the role of:

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A psychologist who feels responsible to present scientific findings correctly and clearly is fulfilling the role of a conduit-educator, whose goal is to provide accurate and unbiased information to the court. This expert does not manipulate or advocate for a particular side, as in the case of a hired gun or a philosopher-advocate, respectively. A con artist, on the other hand, deliberately misleads and deceives others for personal gain, which is not the case here.

A Psychologist Testifying in Court Feels It Is His Responsibility