Question 1

What is the difference between the Frye standards and the Daubert standards regarding the admissibility of expert testimony?

Accepted Answer

Frye standards (generally applicable until 1993): Admissibility was based on general acceptance within the field. Daubert standards (generally applicable since 1993): Admissibility is based on reliability and validity, not general acceptance in the field.

Question 2

Generally, how do the goals of clinical psychologists in forensic settings tend to differ from the goals of clinical psychologists in more traditional (e.g., therapy, assessment) settings?

Accepted Answer

In forensic settings, the goal is not necessarily to help the client, but to help the legal system. Forensic settings require a more detached, neutral, objective stance rather than the supportive, empathic approach more typical in other settings. Additionally, the trust that is common to traditional settings for clinical psychologists is necessarily lacking in forensic work.

Question 3

The process by which an expert witness is approved for the court ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  does not apply to clinical psychologists because they are exempt 
B)  is called voir dire 
C)  was established in 1945 by Dundlewood v. Georgia 
D)  is so costly that most clinical psychologists refuse to serve as expert witnesses 
A)  does not apply to clinical psychologists because they are exempt 
B)  is called voir dire 
C)  was established in 1945 by Dundlewood v. Georgia 
D)  is so costly that most clinical psychologists refuse to serve as expert witnesses B

Question 4

Which of the following statements is NOT true? When conducting a forensic evaluation, ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  psychologists should make clear the limits of confidentiality 
B)  test data and results may become public, such as in the case of Mike Tyson 
C)  it is permissible to disclose test results to the public if the assessed individual works for a national organization, such as the National Football League 
D)  the person being assessed may not be entitled to see the results of the assessment 
A)  psychologists should make clear the limits of confidentiality 
B)  test data and results may become public, such as in the case of Mike Tyson 
C)  it is permissible to disclose test results to the public if the assessed individual works for a national organization, such as the National Football League 
D)  the person being assessed may not be entitled to see the results of the assessment

Question 5

Who wrote On the Witness Stand and presented testimony in a case that established the first standard for expert testimony?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Who wrote On the Witness Stand and...

Question 6

______ psychologists can be involved in forensic psychology.

Accepted Answer

A)  Clinical 
B)  Clinical and cognitive 
C)  Clinical, cognitive, and social 
D)  All specializations except clinical 
A)  Clinical 
B)  Clinical and cognitive 
C)  Clinical, cognitive, and social 
D)  All specializations except clinical

Question 7

Clinical psychologists typically focus on four basic therapy tasks when providing treatment to forensic clients. Which of the following is NOT one of these four tasks?

Accepted Answer

A)  crisis management 
B)  outpatient psychotherapy 
C)  interoceptive coping 
D)  targeted programs 
A)  crisis management 
B)  outpatient psychotherapy 
C)  interoceptive coping 
D)  targeted programs

Question 8

The not guilty by reason of insanity defense ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  is used frequently 
B)  is successful in a majority of the instances in which it is used 
C)  results in the defendant being released if the defense is successful 
D)  was successfully used by John Hinckley following his attempted assassination of President Ronald Reagan 
A)  is used frequently 
B)  is successful in a majority of the instances in which it is used 
C)  results in the defendant being released if the defense is successful 
D)  was successfully used by John Hinckley following his attempted assassination of President Ronald Reagan

Question 9

More than 90% of child custody evaluators use ______ during a typical evaluation.

Accepted Answer

A)  clinical interviews with each parent 
B)  clinical interviews with the children 
C)  psychological testing of the parents 
D)  a child custody evaluator typically uses all of the other response choices 
A)  clinical interviews with each parent 
B)  clinical interviews with the children 
C)  psychological testing of the parents 
D)  a child custody evaluator typically uses all of the other response choices

Question 10

What is the current standard for the admissibility of expert testimony as evidence in the United States?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the current standard for the...

Question 11

Forensic psychologists may conduct ______ evaluations with police personnel following an extremely stressful experience by an officer, such as being shot.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Forensic psychologists may conduct ______ evaluations with...

Question 12

The prediction of dangerousness is particularly difficult because it happens so infrequently. This phenomenon is known as ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  the Daubert dilemma 
B)  the base rate problem 
C)  voir dire 
D)  scarceness creep 
A)  the Daubert dilemma 
B)  the base rate problem 
C)  voir dire 
D)  scarceness creep

Question 13

One challenge for psychologists serving as expert witnesses is ______, in which they are asked to defend their statements while being questioned by an opposing attorney.

Accepted Answer

A)  voir dire 
B)  cross-examination 
C)  de novo 
D)  impeachment 
A)  voir dire 
B)  cross-examination 
C)  de novo 
D)  impeachment

Question 14

In about half of U.S. states, a defendant can be found ______, a provision intended to provide a middle ground for jurors contemplating whether to assign criminal responsibility (and punishment) to defendants whose mental status is in question.

Accepted Answer

A)  guilty but mentally ill 
B)  not guilty by reason of insanity 
C)  partially insane 
D)  unknowably guilty 
A)  guilty but mentally ill 
B)  not guilty by reason of insanity 
C)  partially insane 
D)  unknowably guilty

Question 15

When serving as expert witnesses, clinical psychologists should ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  provide information that will support the case of the party that hired them 
B)  accurately provide information based on available data, whether or not that information supports the case of the party that hired them 
C)  refuse to participate in the voir dire process 
D)  disregard the standards set forth in the APA ethical code 
A)  provide information that will support the case of the party that hired them 
B)  accurately provide information based on available data, whether or not that information supports the case of the party that hired them 
C)  refuse to participate in the voir dire process 
D)  disregard the standards set forth in the APA ethical code

Question 16

Forensic psychology is best defined as the application of psychological methods and principles ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  within the legal system 
B)  to issues related to physical health 
C)  in an inpatient setting 
D)  in a private law firm 
A)  within the legal system 
B)  to issues related to physical health 
C)  in an inpatient setting 
D)  in a private law firm

Question 17

Clinical psychologists conducting assessments in forensic settings ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  should build rapport by assuring the person being assessed that no information collected during the assessment can be used against him 
B)  are rarely asked to determine the mental status of a defendant pleading not guilty by reason of insanity 
C)  may be asked to assess for child custody, personal injury lawsuits, and workers' compensation hearings 
D)  must provide copies of the assessment report to the person being assessed, as well as any agency paying for the evaluation 
A)  should build rapport by assuring the person being assessed that no information collected during the assessment can be used against him 
B)  are rarely asked to determine the mental status of a defendant pleading not guilty by reason of insanity 
C)  may be asked to assess for child custody, personal injury lawsuits, and workers' compensation hearings 
D)  must provide copies of the assessment report to the person being assessed, as well as any agency paying for the evaluation

Question 18

The relationship between forensic psychologists and their patients is often described as ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  collaborative 
B)  adversarial 
C)  cooperative 
D)  bifurcated 
A)  collaborative 
B)  adversarial 
C)  cooperative 
D)  bifurcated

Question 19

How do clinical prediction methods of predicting dangerousness differ from actuarial prediction methods of predicting dangerousness?

Accepted Answer

Clinical prediction methods involve psyc

Question 20

Fitness-for-duty evaluations are most typically conducted by clinical psychologists ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  on applicants to the police force who are seriously being considered for employment 
B)  on current police officers who have experienced a traumatic incident or who are struggling with a psychological disorder 
C)  on current police officers who are being considered for promotion to a higher rank 
D)  on current police officers whose weight has significantly increased in recent months 
A)  on applicants to the police force who are seriously being considered for employment 
B)  on current police officers who have experienced a traumatic incident or who are struggling with a psychological disorder 
C)  on current police officers who are being considered for promotion to a higher rank 
D)  on current police officers whose weight has significantly increased in recent months

What is the difference between the Frye standards and the Daubert standards regarding the admissibility of expert testimony?

Generally, how do the goals of clinical psychologists in forensic settings tend to differ from the goals of clinical psychologists in more traditional (e.g., therapy, assessment) settings?

The process by which an expert witness is approved for the court ______.

Which of the following statements is NOT true? When conducting a forensic evaluation, ______.

Who wrote On the Witness Stand and presented testimony in a case that established the first standard for expert testimony?

______ psychologists can be involved in forensic psychology.

Clinical psychologists typically focus on four basic therapy tasks when providing treatment to forensic clients. Which of the following is NOT one of these four tasks?

The not guilty by reason of insanity defense ______.

More than 90% of child custody evaluators use ______ during a typical evaluation.

What is the current standard for the admissibility of expert testimony as evidence in the United States?

Forensic psychologists may conduct ______ evaluations with police personnel following an extremely stressful experience by an officer, such as being shot.

The prediction of dangerousness is particularly difficult because it happens so infrequently. This phenomenon is known as ______.

One challenge for psychologists serving as expert witnesses is ______, in which they are asked to defend their statements while being questioned by an opposing attorney.

In about half of U.S. states, a defendant can be found ______, a provision intended to provide a middle ground for jurors contemplating whether to assign criminal responsibility (and punishment) to defendants whose mental status is in question.

When serving as expert witnesses, clinical psychologists should ______.

Forensic psychology is best defined as the application of psychological methods and principles ______.

Clinical psychologists conducting assessments in forensic settings ______.

The relationship between forensic psychologists and their patients is often described as ______.

How do clinical prediction methods of predicting dangerousness differ from actuarial prediction methods of predicting dangerousness?

Fitness-for-duty evaluations are most typically conducted by clinical psychologists ______.

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Exam 19: Forensic Psychology

What is the difference between the Frye standards and the Daubert standards regarding the admissibility of expert testimony?

Generally, how do the goals of clinical psychologists in forensic settings tend to differ from the goals of clinical psychologists in more traditional (e.g., therapy, assessment) settings?

The process by which an expert witness is approved for the court ______.

Which of the following statements is NOT true? When conducting a forensic evaluation, ______.

Who wrote On the Witness Stand and presented testimony in a case that established the first standard for expert testimony?

______ psychologists can be involved in forensic psychology.

Clinical psychologists typically focus on four basic therapy tasks when providing treatment to forensic clients. Which of the following is NOT one of these four tasks?

The not guilty by reason of insanity defense ______.

More than 90% of child custody evaluators use ______ during a typical evaluation.

What is the current standard for the admissibility of expert testimony as evidence in the United States?

Forensic psychologists may conduct ______ evaluations with police personnel following an extremely stressful experience by an officer, such as being shot.

The prediction of dangerousness is particularly difficult because it happens so infrequently. This phenomenon is known as ______.

One challenge for psychologists serving as expert witnesses is ______, in which they are asked to defend their statements while being questioned by an opposing attorney.

In about half of U.S. states, a defendant can be found ______, a provision intended to provide a middle ground for jurors contemplating whether to assign criminal responsibility (and punishment) to defendants whose mental status is in question.

When serving as expert witnesses, clinical psychologists should ______.

Forensic psychology is best defined as the application of psychological methods and principles ______.

Clinical psychologists conducting assessments in forensic settings ______.

The relationship between forensic psychologists and their patients is often described as ______.

How do clinical prediction methods of predicting dangerousness differ from actuarial prediction methods of predicting dangerousness?

Fitness-for-duty evaluations are most typically conducted by clinical psychologists ______.

Clinical Psychology: Definition and Training

Evolution of Clinical Psychology

Current Controversies and Directions in Clinical Psychology

Diversity and Cultural Issues in Clinical Psychology

Ethical and Professional Issues in Clinical Psychology

Conducting Research in Clinical Psychology

Diagnosis and Classification Issues: Dsm-5 and More

The Clinical Interview

Intellectual and Neuropsychological Assessment

Personality Assessment and Behavioral Assessment

General Issues in Psychotherapy

Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

Humanistic Psychotherapy

Behavior Therapy

Cognitive Psychotherapy and Mindfulness-Based Therapies

Group and Family Therapy

Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology

Health Psychology

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