Which federal case was instrumental in allowing psychologists to serve as expert witnesses in matters involving criminal responsibility?
A) Jenkins v. U.S.
B) Harlow v. U.S.
C) Nixon v. Indiana
D) Jackson v. U.S.

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Jenkins v. U.S. was a federal case that established the admissibility of expert testimony in determining the criminal responsibility of a defendant. This case was instrumental in allowing psychologists to serve as expert witnesses in such matters.

Which Federal Case Was Instrumental in Allowing Psychologists to Serve