Question 1

Canada's Charter of Rights and Freedoms is unique in what respect?

Accepted Answer

A)  it protects people with certain mental disorders, but not others 
B)  it guarantees that people with mental disorders cannot be charged with a criminal offence 
C)  it guarantees rights and freedoms to people who suffer from mental disorder 
D)  it gives some freedoms to people with mental disorders but takes away some rights 
E)  it allows for the discrimination of people with mental disorders under the law 
A)  it protects people with certain mental disorders, but not others 
B)  it guarantees that people with mental disorders cannot be charged with a criminal offence 
C)  it guarantees rights and freedoms to people who suffer from mental disorder 
D)  it gives some freedoms to people with mental disorders but takes away some rights 
E)  it allows for the discrimination of people with mental disorders under the law C

Question 2

Psychiatrists, but not psychologists, are able to determine when a person has a mental disorder that satisfies the NCRMD criteria.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Conditional discharge and detention in hospital are the two disposition options available to individuals found "not criminally responsible of a mental disorder" (NCRMD).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

What is the status of psychologists in the legal system?

Accepted Answer

Although psychologists are often asked t

Question 5

Which of the following is true regarding NCRMD?

Accepted Answer

A)  Of those claiming to be NCRMD, most are found to be NCRMD. 
B)  Of those claiming to be UST, most are found to be UST. 
C)  Very few people charged with criminal offences claim to be NCRMD. 
D)  A large number of people charged with criminal offences claim to be NCRMD. 
E)  A large number of people charged with criminal offences claim to be UST. 
A)  Of those claiming to be NCRMD, most are found to be NCRMD. 
B)  Of those claiming to be UST, most are found to be UST. 
C)  Very few people charged with criminal offences claim to be NCRMD. 
D)  A large number of people charged with criminal offences claim to be NCRMD. 
E)  A large number of people charged with criminal offences claim to be UST.

Question 6

Why are certain individuals found unfit to stand trial? What means are available to make this assessment in Canada?

Accepted Answer

An accused is presumed fit to stand tria

Question 7

The five general ethical principles stated in the code of ethics for psychologists include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  principle of beneficence. 
B)  principle of autonomy. 
C)  principle of fidelity. 
D)  principle of science. 
E)  principle of nonmaleficence. 
A)  principle of beneficence. 
B)  principle of autonomy. 
C)  principle of fidelity. 
D)  principle of science. 
E)  principle of nonmaleficence.

Question 8

Grant and his colleagues reported that of 279 psychiatric patients in British Columbia who applied for review of their detention

Accepted Answer

A)  the average age was about 54 years. 
B)  68 percent of the patients had a history of suicidal or other self-injurious behaviour prior to hospitalization. 
C)  almost all patients had prior arrests for violent offences (well above 3/4 of the sample). 
D)  close to the entire sample was employed prior to admission. 
E)  20 percent had a primary diagnosis of a psychotic disorder. 
A)  the average age was about 54 years. 
B)  68 percent of the patients had a history of suicidal or other self-injurious behaviour prior to hospitalization. 
C)  almost all patients had prior arrests for violent offences (well above 3/4 of the sample). 
D)  close to the entire sample was employed prior to admission. 
E)  20 percent had a primary diagnosis of a psychotic disorder.

Question 9

Legal arguments concerning mental disorder tend to focus on

Accepted Answer

A)  the suffering caused by the accused person. 
B)  whether the mental disorder causes a specific cognitive impairment. 
C)  the severity of the mental illness. 
D)  the criminal act. 
E)  whether the mental disorder is real or valid. 
A)  the suffering caused by the accused person. 
B)  whether the mental disorder causes a specific cognitive impairment. 
C)  the severity of the mental illness. 
D)  the criminal act. 
E)  whether the mental disorder is real or valid.

Question 10

The capable wishes principle does not grant any weight to a patient's personal wishes even if they were competent at the time that they were expressed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In comparison to the Criminal Code of Canada, the Youth Criminal Justice Act

Accepted Answer

A)  has a more punitive philosophy although the punishments are less severe. 
B)  has a more rehabilitative philosophy. 
C)  is based on research findings that young offenders learn well from negative reinforcement. 
D)  is based on research findings that young offenders show behaviour change in response to brief and intense punishment. 
E)  includes specific recommendations for behavioural interventions. 
A)  has a more punitive philosophy although the punishments are less severe. 
B)  has a more rehabilitative philosophy. 
C)  is based on research findings that young offenders learn well from negative reinforcement. 
D)  is based on research findings that young offenders show behaviour change in response to brief and intense punishment. 
E)  includes specific recommendations for behavioural interventions.

Question 12

Follow-up research examining the community adjustment of patients released from involuntary hospitalization found that __________ percent were readmitted within a year.

Accepted Answer

A)  45 
B)  60 
C)  10 
D)  25 
E)  75 
A)  45 
B)  60 
C)  10 
D)  25 
E)  75

Question 13

Persons deemed unfit to stand trial are specifically, on account of mental disorder, unable to do each of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  understand the nature of the proceedings. 
B)  clearly relate the important facts about their offence to a judge. 
C)  understand the possible consequences of the proceedings. 
D)  communicate with counsel. 
E)  understand the object of the proceedings. 
A)  understand the nature of the proceedings. 
B)  clearly relate the important facts about their offence to a judge. 
C)  understand the possible consequences of the proceedings. 
D)  communicate with counsel. 
E)  understand the object of the proceedings.

Question 14

What are the two requirements for conviction of an offence in Canada? Use and define the legal terms. What are the two ways that mens rea can be affected by psychological concepts?

Accepted Answer

Conviction requires both actus reus (com

Question 15

Given a legal definition of mental disorder, __________ would not normally be considered a mental disorder.

Accepted Answer

A)  schizophrenia 
B)  chronic major depressive disorder 
C)  marijuana intoxication 
D)  intellectual disability 
E)  dementia 
A)  schizophrenia 
B)  chronic major depressive disorder 
C)  marijuana intoxication 
D)  intellectual disability 
E)  dementia

Question 16

Clinical factors in the HCR-20 include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  employment problems. 
B)  lack of insight. 
C)  violent ideation. 
D)  active symptoms of a major mental disorder. 
E)  violent intent. 
A)  employment problems. 
B)  lack of insight. 
C)  violent ideation. 
D)  active symptoms of a major mental disorder. 
E)  violent intent.

Question 17

Ken is charged with first-degree murder. He fully comprehends and remembers what he has done, yet shows no remorse and is unable to accept moral responsibility for his actions. Ken should

Accepted Answer

A)  be given a normal trial. 
B)  be found not criminally responsible on account of a mental disorder (NCRM
D) . 
C)  be declared unfit to stand trial. 
D)  be denied the capacity to participate in his legal procedure. 
E)  be automatically sent for psychiatric treatment in a hospital. 
A)  be given a normal trial. 
B)  be found not criminally responsible on account of a mental disorder (NCRM
D) . 
C)  be declared unfit to stand trial. 
D)  be denied the capacity to participate in his legal procedure. 
E)  be automatically sent for psychiatric treatment in a hospital.

Question 18

Historical factors in the HCR-20 include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  previous violence. 
B)  early maladjustment. 
C)  relationship stability. 
D)  daily stress. 
E)  prior supervision failure. 
A)  previous violence. 
B)  early maladjustment. 
C)  relationship stability. 
D)  daily stress. 
E)  prior supervision failure.

Question 19

The Fitness Interview Test (FIT-R)

Accepted Answer

A)  identifies whether a person committed an act intentionally or not. 
B)  helps determine what mental disorder a person is suffering from, according to the law. 
C)  was of key use in the Owen Swain case. 
D)  is only used with the most violent offenders. 
E)  helps psychologists and psychiatrists assess whether an individual is fit to stand trial. 
A)  identifies whether a person committed an act intentionally or not. 
B)  helps determine what mental disorder a person is suffering from, according to the law. 
C)  was of key use in the Owen Swain case. 
D)  is only used with the most violent offenders. 
E)  helps psychologists and psychiatrists assess whether an individual is fit to stand trial.

Question 20

People who are unable to participate actively and effectively in their own defence due to mental disorder are

Accepted Answer

A)  often referred to a substitute decision-maker who decides what the plea will be. 
B)  automatically declared guilty and sentenced. 
C)  referred to as unfit to stand trial. 
D)  referred to as not criminally responsible on account of mental disorder. 
E)  automatically declared not guilty and acquitted. 
A)  often referred to a substitute decision-maker who decides what the plea will be. 
B)  automatically declared guilty and sentenced. 
C)  referred to as unfit to stand trial. 
D)  referred to as not criminally responsible on account of mental disorder. 
E)  automatically declared not guilty and acquitted.

Canada's Charter of Rights and Freedoms is unique in what respect?

Psychiatrists, but not psychologists, are able to determine when a person has a mental disorder that satisfies the NCRMD criteria.

Conditional discharge and detention in hospital are the two disposition options available to individuals found "not criminally responsible of a mental disorder" (NCRMD).

What is the status of psychologists in the legal system?

Which of the following is true regarding NCRMD?

Why are certain individuals found unfit to stand trial? What means are available to make this assessment in Canada?

The five general ethical principles stated in the code of ethics for psychologists include all of the following EXCEPT

Grant and his colleagues reported that of 279 psychiatric patients in British Columbia who applied for review of their detention

Legal arguments concerning mental disorder tend to focus on

The capable wishes principle does not grant any weight to a patient's personal wishes even if they were competent at the time that they were expressed.

In comparison to the Criminal Code of Canada, the Youth Criminal Justice Act

Follow-up research examining the community adjustment of patients released from involuntary hospitalization found that __________ percent were readmitted within a year.

Persons deemed unfit to stand trial are specifically, on account of mental disorder, unable to do each of the following EXCEPT

What are the two requirements for conviction of an offence in Canada? Use and define the legal terms. What are the two ways that mens rea can be affected by psychological concepts?

Given a legal definition of mental disorder, __________ would not normally be considered a mental disorder.

Clinical factors in the HCR-20 include all of the following EXCEPT

Ken is charged with first-degree murder. He fully comprehends and remembers what he has done, yet shows no remorse and is unable to accept moral responsibility for his actions. Ken should

Historical factors in the HCR-20 include all of the following EXCEPT

The Fitness Interview Test (FIT-R)

People who are unable to participate actively and effectively in their own defence due to mental disorder are

Concepts of Abnormality Throughout History

Theoretical Perspectives on Abnormal Behaviour

Classification and Diagnosis

Psychological Assessment and Research Methods

Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive, and Trauma -Related Disorders

Dissociative Disorder and Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders

Psychological Factors Affecting Medical Conditions

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Eating Disorders

Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

The Personality Disorders

Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Behaviour and Emotional Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

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Exam 19: Mental Disorder and the Law

Canada's Charter of Rights and Freedoms is unique in what respect?

Psychiatrists, but not psychologists, are able to determine when a person has a mental disorder that satisfies the NCRMD criteria.

Conditional discharge and detention in hospital are the two disposition options available to individuals found "not criminally responsible of a mental disorder" (NCRMD).

What is the status of psychologists in the legal system?

Which of the following is true regarding NCRMD?

Why are certain individuals found unfit to stand trial? What means are available to make this assessment in Canada?

The five general ethical principles stated in the code of ethics for psychologists include all of the following EXCEPT

Grant and his colleagues reported that of 279 psychiatric patients in British Columbia who applied for review of their detention

Legal arguments concerning mental disorder tend to focus on

The capable wishes principle does not grant any weight to a patient's personal wishes even if they were competent at the time that they were expressed.

In comparison to the Criminal Code of Canada, the Youth Criminal Justice Act

Follow-up research examining the community adjustment of patients released from involuntary hospitalization found that __________ percent were readmitted within a year.

Persons deemed unfit to stand trial are specifically, on account of mental disorder, unable to do each of the following EXCEPT

What are the two requirements for conviction of an offence in Canada? Use and define the legal terms. What are the two ways that mens rea can be affected by psychological concepts?

Given a legal definition of mental disorder, __________ would not normally be considered a mental disorder.

Clinical factors in the HCR-20 include all of the following EXCEPT

Ken is charged with first-degree murder. He fully comprehends and remembers what he has done, yet shows no remorse and is unable to accept moral responsibility for his actions. Ken should

Historical factors in the HCR-20 include all of the following EXCEPT

The Fitness Interview Test (FIT-R)

People who are unable to participate actively and effectively in their own defence due to mental disorder are

Concepts of Abnormality Throughout History

Theoretical Perspectives on Abnormal Behaviour

Classification and Diagnosis

Psychological Assessment and Research Methods

Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive, and Trauma -Related Disorders

Dissociative Disorder and Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders

Psychological Factors Affecting Medical Conditions

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Eating Disorders

Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

The Personality Disorders

Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Behaviour and Emotional Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

Aging and Mental Health

Therapies

Prevention and Mental Health Promotion in the Community

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