Question 1

What are the important elements of the legal definition of mental disorder?

Accepted Answer

cognitive or volitio

Question 2

Exclusion of psychological testimony with the claim that psychologists are unable to diagnose mental disorders is contrary to:

Accepted Answer

A)  federal guidelines 
B)  several provincial statutes governing the profession of psychologists. 
C)  the Canadian Code of Ethics. 
D)  Canadian labour law. 
E)  regulatory body guidelines for psychologists. 
A)  federal guidelines 
B)  several provincial statutes governing the profession of psychologists. 
C)  the Canadian Code of Ethics. 
D)  Canadian labour law. 
E)  regulatory body guidelines for psychologists.

Question 3

Which of the following statements concerning the status of psychology in the legal system is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  psychologists can conduct court-ordered assessments of fitness to stand trial but not assessments of criminal responsibility. 
B)  psychologists can conduct court-ordered assessments of criminal responsibility but not of fitness to stand trial. 
C)  in some jurisdictions psychologists have the legal authority to involuntarily hospitalize people. 
D)  medical practitioners play a more dominant role in many areas in which mental health input is needed. 
E)  psychologists are rarely, if ever, asked to give evidence before courts as professionals. 
A)  psychologists can conduct court-ordered assessments of fitness to stand trial but not assessments of criminal responsibility. 
B)  psychologists can conduct court-ordered assessments of criminal responsibility but not of fitness to stand trial. 
C)  in some jurisdictions psychologists have the legal authority to involuntarily hospitalize people. 
D)  medical practitioners play a more dominant role in many areas in which mental health input is needed. 
E)  psychologists are rarely, if ever, asked to give evidence before courts as professionals.

Question 4

The rights and freedoms of individuals with a mental disorder are protected by The Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In a study comparing patients who had applied for a review of their involuntary hospitalization and those who did not found that those who applied were

Accepted Answer

A)  more likely to be older. 
B)  more likely to have a diagnosis of intellectual disability. 
C)  more likely to have fewer education and employment problems. 
D)  more likely to have a diagnosis of schizophrenic disorder. 
E)  more likely to be female. 
A)  more likely to be older. 
B)  more likely to have a diagnosis of intellectual disability. 
C)  more likely to have fewer education and employment problems. 
D)  more likely to have a diagnosis of schizophrenic disorder. 
E)  more likely to be female.

Question 6

The Hadfield case (R. v. Hadfield, 1800)

Accepted Answer

A)  preceded the passing of the Criminal Lunatics Act. 
B)  led to the Unfit to Stand Trial (UST) act. 
C)  marked the end of the "not guilty by reason of insanity" (NGRI) verdict. 
D)  defined a standard of insanity known as the M'Naghten standard. 
E)  led to a guilty verdict. 
A)  preceded the passing of the Criminal Lunatics Act. 
B)  led to the Unfit to Stand Trial (UST) act. 
C)  marked the end of the "not guilty by reason of insanity" (NGRI) verdict. 
D)  defined a standard of insanity known as the M'Naghten standard. 
E)  led to a guilty verdict.

Question 7

Describe the evolution of the insanity defence.

Accepted Answer

James Hadfield was charged with high tre

Question 8

What is true regarding the four fundamental principles in the Code of Ethics?

Accepted Answer

A)  All four of the principles are considered equally important. 
B)  Principle III is considered the most important of all four principles. 
C)  The principles are ranked from most important to the next most important. 
D)  It is up to the psychologist to determine which principles is important for him/her. 
E)  The principles are ranked from least important to most important. 
A)  All four of the principles are considered equally important. 
B)  Principle III is considered the most important of all four principles. 
C)  The principles are ranked from most important to the next most important. 
D)  It is up to the psychologist to determine which principles is important for him/her. 
E)  The principles are ranked from least important to most important.

Question 9

The case of R. v. F. D. M. is important because

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A)  it raised doubts about the ability of psychologists to diagnose mental disorders. 
B)  it raised doubts about the ability of either psychologists or psychiatrists to diagnose mental disorders. 
C)  it raised doubts about the validity of the psychosis diagnosis. 
D)  it raised doubts about the ability of psychiatrists to diagnose mental disorders. 
E)  it raised doubts about the validity of the schizophrenia diagnoses. 
A)  it raised doubts about the ability of psychologists to diagnose mental disorders. 
B)  it raised doubts about the ability of either psychologists or psychiatrists to diagnose mental disorders. 
C)  it raised doubts about the validity of the psychosis diagnosis. 
D)  it raised doubts about the ability of psychiatrists to diagnose mental disorders. 
E)  it raised doubts about the validity of the schizophrenia diagnoses.

Question 10

Laws regarding involuntary hospitalization

Accepted Answer

A)  explicitly intend to be mildly punitive, for motivation and treatment purposes. 
B)  attempt to reduce the punitive aspects as much as possible. 
C)  assume some degree of moral culpability for risks that are posed to the community. 
D)  cannot be punitive and assume no moral culpability for risks posed. 
E)  vary, with only some jurisdictions retaining the old English punitive aspects. 
A)  explicitly intend to be mildly punitive, for motivation and treatment purposes. 
B)  attempt to reduce the punitive aspects as much as possible. 
C)  assume some degree of moral culpability for risks that are posed to the community. 
D)  cannot be punitive and assume no moral culpability for risks posed. 
E)  vary, with only some jurisdictions retaining the old English punitive aspects.

Question 11

Respect for self-determination is the principle of

Accepted Answer

A)  beneficence. 
B)  justice. 
C)  nonmaleficence. 
D)  autonomy. 
E)  fidelity. 
A)  beneficence. 
B)  justice. 
C)  nonmaleficence. 
D)  autonomy. 
E)  fidelity.

Question 12

Comparisons of voluntary and involuntary admissions have found that the primary diagnosis for most voluntary patients is:

Accepted Answer

A)  anxiety disorder. 
B)  dissociative disorder. 
C)  depressive disorder. 
D)  personality disorder. 
E)  psychotic disorder. 
A)  anxiety disorder. 
B)  dissociative disorder. 
C)  depressive disorder. 
D)  personality disorder. 
E)  psychotic disorder.

Question 13

The best interests principle holds that

Accepted Answer

A)  a patient's best interests regarding treatment should be given partial weight in the decision-making process. 
B)  a temporary substitute decision-maker should choose the treatment that maximizes the chances of a good outcome for the patient, taking into account the risks and benefits of all available treatments. 
C)  a temporary substitute decision-maker should choose a treatment that is on the official list of empirically supported treatments. 
D)  a temporary substitute decision-maker should choose a treatment that is consistent with the religion and culture of the patient. 
E)  a temporary substitute decision-maker should choose a treatment in accordance with what the patient's family wants. 
A)  a patient's best interests regarding treatment should be given partial weight in the decision-making process. 
B)  a temporary substitute decision-maker should choose the treatment that maximizes the chances of a good outcome for the patient, taking into account the risks and benefits of all available treatments. 
C)  a temporary substitute decision-maker should choose a treatment that is on the official list of empirically supported treatments. 
D)  a temporary substitute decision-maker should choose a treatment that is consistent with the religion and culture of the patient. 
E)  a temporary substitute decision-maker should choose a treatment in accordance with what the patient's family wants.

Question 14

What are forensic psychologists? What roles do they play in the legal system? Give examples.

Accepted Answer

Forensic psychologists are specialists w

Question 15

What is actus reus?

Accepted Answer

A)  The demonstration that one has acted in good faith. 
B)  The demonstration that one committed a crime with premeditation. 
C)  The idea that people can be convicted of criminal offences only when they commit a prohibited act. 
D)  The demonstration that one was mental ill at the time they committed a crime. 
E)  The demonstration that one was not able to distinguish between right and wrong at the time they committed a crime. 
A)  The demonstration that one has acted in good faith. 
B)  The demonstration that one committed a crime with premeditation. 
C)  The idea that people can be convicted of criminal offences only when they commit a prohibited act. 
D)  The demonstration that one was mental ill at the time they committed a crime. 
E)  The demonstration that one was not able to distinguish between right and wrong at the time they committed a crime.

Question 16

What specific type of mental disorder can result in a person being acquitted, or NCRMD?

Accepted Answer

Under Section 16, it must be a

Question 17

Robert has assaulted a neighbor. Even though he understands the act itself, he is declared, according to the M'Naghten standard, to be insane. Which of the following would most effectively help us judge the accuracy of this claim?

Accepted Answer

A)  Robert is unable to give a detailed account of his actions at the time of the offense. 
B)  Robert had been heavily intoxicated at the time of the offense. 
C)  Robert had a long history of mental illness during his childhood. 
D)  It has been determined that at the time of his offense, Robert was suffering from a defect of the mind. 
E)  Robert is unable to understand that the act is wrong. 
A)  Robert is unable to give a detailed account of his actions at the time of the offense. 
B)  Robert had been heavily intoxicated at the time of the offense. 
C)  Robert had a long history of mental illness during his childhood. 
D)  It has been determined that at the time of his offense, Robert was suffering from a defect of the mind. 
E)  Robert is unable to understand that the act is wrong.

Question 18

In common law, the King (or Queen) was not obligated to protect and provide care for those who were incapable of caring for themselves.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The M'Naghten standard resulted from the fact that

Accepted Answer

A)  M'Naghten's crime was the result of his delusions. 
B)  M'Naghten accidentally committed murder. 
C)  M'Naghten tried unsuccessfully to argue that his crime was the result of his delusions. 
D)  M'Naghten knowingly committed murder. 
E)  M'Naghten's crime was not the results of his delusions. 
A)  M'Naghten's crime was the result of his delusions. 
B)  M'Naghten accidentally committed murder. 
C)  M'Naghten tried unsuccessfully to argue that his crime was the result of his delusions. 
D)  M'Naghten knowingly committed murder. 
E)  M'Naghten's crime was not the results of his delusions.

Question 20

The concepts "fit to stand trial" and "not criminally responsible on account of a mental disorder (NCRMD)"

Accepted Answer

A)  both require the examiner to determine the accused's present mental state. 
B)  are unrelated issues. 
C)  are distinct and call for different questions to be answered. 
D)  both require an examiner to determine the accused's mental state at the time of the offence. 
E)  mean the same thing. 
A)  both require the examiner to determine the accused's present mental state. 
B)  are unrelated issues. 
C)  are distinct and call for different questions to be answered. 
D)  both require an examiner to determine the accused's mental state at the time of the offence. 
E)  mean the same thing.

What are the important elements of the legal definition of mental disorder?

Exclusion of psychological testimony with the claim that psychologists are unable to diagnose mental disorders is contrary to:

Which of the following statements concerning the status of psychology in the legal system is true?

The rights and freedoms of individuals with a mental disorder are protected by The Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

In a study comparing patients who had applied for a review of their involuntary hospitalization and those who did not found that those who applied were

The Hadfield case (R. v. Hadfield, 1800)

Describe the evolution of the insanity defence.

What is true regarding the four fundamental principles in the Code of Ethics?

The case of R. v. F. D. M. is important because

Laws regarding involuntary hospitalization

Respect for self-determination is the principle of

Comparisons of voluntary and involuntary admissions have found that the primary diagnosis for most voluntary patients is:

The best interests principle holds that

What are forensic psychologists? What roles do they play in the legal system? Give examples.

What is actus reus?

What specific type of mental disorder can result in a person being acquitted, or NCRMD?

Robert has assaulted a neighbor. Even though he understands the act itself, he is declared, according to the M'Naghten standard, to be insane. Which of the following would most effectively help us judge the accuracy of this claim?

In common law, the King (or Queen) was not obligated to protect and provide care for those who were incapable of caring for themselves.

The M'Naghten standard resulted from the fact that

The concepts "fit to stand trial" and "not criminally responsible on account of a mental disorder (NCRMD)"

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

What are the important elements of the legal definition of mental disorder?

Exclusion of psychological testimony with the claim that psychologists are unable to diagnose mental disorders is contrary to:

Which of the following statements concerning the status of psychology in the legal system is true?

The rights and freedoms of individuals with a mental disorder are protected by The Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

In a study comparing patients who had applied for a review of their involuntary hospitalization and those who did not found that those who applied were

The Hadfield case (R. v. Hadfield, 1800)

Describe the evolution of the insanity defence.

What is true regarding the four fundamental principles in the Code of Ethics?

The case of R. v. F. D. M. is important because

Laws regarding involuntary hospitalization

Respect for self-determination is the principle of

Comparisons of voluntary and involuntary admissions have found that the primary diagnosis for most voluntary patients is:

The best interests principle holds that

What are forensic psychologists? What roles do they play in the legal system? Give examples.

What is actus reus?

What specific type of mental disorder can result in a person being acquitted, or NCRMD?

Robert has assaulted a neighbor. Even though he understands the act itself, he is declared, according to the M'Naghten standard, to be insane. Which of the following would most effectively help us judge the accuracy of this claim?

In common law, the King (or Queen) was not obligated to protect and provide care for those who were incapable of caring for themselves.

The M'Naghten standard resulted from the fact that

The concepts "fit to stand trial" and "not criminally responsible on account of a mental disorder (NCRMD)"

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

Filters