Which of the following was listed in Chapter 12 as a reason why "trial consultants" may be better thought of as " litigation consultants"?
A)Because of lack of certification,the term 'trial consultant' may be misleading to the public.
B)The increasing addition of social scientists to the field has expanded duties beyond simply consulting at the trial.
C)Attorneys may be reluctant to hire 'trial consultants' because they feel that they do not need help with the actual trial portion of the case.
D)People see the name 'trial consultant' and attach negative connotations.

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Chapter 12 states that the field of trial consulting has expanded beyond just providing advice for the trial itself, and now includes tasks such as pretrial research and witness preparation. Therefore, the term "litigation consultant" better reflects the wider range of services offered by these professionals. The other options do not adequately capture the reasoning presented in the chapter.

Which of the Following Was Listed in Chapter 12 as a Reason