Question 1

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. D

Question 2

To be considered fit to stand trial, a defendant must

Accepted Answer

A)  must have moderate cognitive capacity. 
B)  must have limited cognitive capacity. 
C)  must have an IQ of at least 90. 
D)  must have an IQ of at least 70. 
E)  must have full cognitive capacity. 
A)  must have moderate cognitive capacity. 
B)  must have limited cognitive capacity. 
C)  must have an IQ of at least 90. 
D)  must have an IQ of at least 70. 
E)  must have full cognitive capacity. B

Question 3

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

Question 4

The four fundamental principles for psychologists in Canada include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  integrity in relationships. 
B)  respect for culture. 
C)  responsible caring. 
D)  responsibility to society. 
E)  respect for the dignity of persons. 
A)  integrity in relationships. 
B)  respect for culture. 
C)  responsible caring. 
D)  responsibility to society. 
E)  respect for the dignity of persons.

Question 5

Section 16 of Canada's criminal code recognizes that mental disorder may negate the principal of

Accepted Answer

A)  actus reus. 
B)  self-defence. 
C)  mens rea. 
D)  insanity. 
E)  good intention. 
A)  actus reus. 
B)  self-defence. 
C)  mens rea. 
D)  insanity. 
E)  good intention.

Question 6

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 7

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 8

Recent changes to criminal justice policy - sometimes referred to as "tough on crime" policies,

Accepted Answer

A)  have caused incarceration rates to rise, and then decline to the point where mental health services are now under-utilized. 
B)  have caused incarceration rates to decline, resulting in under-utilization of correctional and mental health services. 
C)  have caused incarceration rates to rise, resulting in the number of mentally ill offenders exceeding current capacity. 
D)  have not yet been implemented, but will further strain correctional mental health resources that are already overwhelmed. 
E)  have not yet been implemented, but are expected to result in a lessening of demand for mental health services in correctional institutions. 
A)  have caused incarceration rates to rise, and then decline to the point where mental health services are now under-utilized. 
B)  have caused incarceration rates to decline, resulting in under-utilization of correctional and mental health services. 
C)  have caused incarceration rates to rise, resulting in the number of mentally ill offenders exceeding current capacity. 
D)  have not yet been implemented, but will further strain correctional mental health resources that are already overwhelmed. 
E)  have not yet been implemented, but are expected to result in a lessening of demand for mental health services in correctional institutions.

Question 9

The Canadian Criminal Code allows for general practitioners to make judgments in a court of law regarding a defendant's sanity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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 11

Under the law, mental disorders have the following features EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  internal. 
B)  volitional. 
C)  not a reflection of situational or contextual factors. 
D)  involuntary. 
E)  stable. 
A)  internal. 
B)  volitional. 
C)  not a reflection of situational or contextual factors. 
D)  involuntary. 
E)  stable.

Question 12

Comparisons of voluntary and involuntary admissions have found that the primary diagnosis for most voluntary patients to be

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Identify the untrue statement.

Accepted Answer

A)  Most people who commit crimes are likely to have mental disorders. 
B)  Higher prevalence rates of mental illness in inmates have been obtained when samples have consisted only of those inmates referred by jail staff for mental health evaluations. 
C)  Most people with mental disorders are likely to commit crimes. 
D)  The prevalence of mental illness among offenders has generally been found to be higher than for people in the general population. 
E)  Specific rates of mental illness reported for jail inmates vary considerably among studies. 
A)  Most people who commit crimes are likely to have mental disorders. 
B)  Higher prevalence rates of mental illness in inmates have been obtained when samples have consisted only of those inmates referred by jail staff for mental health evaluations. 
C)  Most people with mental disorders are likely to commit crimes. 
D)  The prevalence of mental illness among offenders has generally been found to be higher than for people in the general population. 
E)  Specific rates of mental illness reported for jail inmates vary considerably among studies.

Question 14

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 15

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 of: actus reus

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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 psychoses diagnoses. 
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 psychoses diagnoses. 
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 17

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.

Question 18

Which of the following protections for persons with mental disorder is NOT provided by the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

Accepted Answer

A)  infringement of rights cannot be arbitrary or excessive 
B)  prohibits restricting mobility rights 
C)  prohibits discrimination that may stem from stereotypical attitudes 
D)  prohibits assuming risk of violence on the basis of mentally disordered status 
E)  requires such persons be afforded equal protection under the law 
A)  infringement of rights cannot be arbitrary or excessive 
B)  prohibits restricting mobility rights 
C)  prohibits discrimination that may stem from stereotypical attitudes 
D)  prohibits assuming risk of violence on the basis of mentally disordered status 
E)  requires such persons be afforded equal protection under the law

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

An accused is presumed fit to stand tria

Question 20

Civil commitment can only occur under all of the following circumstances EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  a person is at risk of harming others. 
B)  a person has a mental disorder. 
C)  a person is unwilling or unable to consent to hospitalization. 
D)  a person is deemed in need of hospitalization by a family member. 
E)  a person is at risk of harming him/herself. 
A)  a person is at risk of harming others. 
B)  a person has a mental disorder. 
C)  a person is unwilling or unable to consent to hospitalization. 
D)  a person is deemed in need of hospitalization by a family member. 
E)  a person is at risk of harming him/herself.

Respect for self-determination is the principle of

To be considered fit to stand trial, a defendant must

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

The four fundamental principles for psychologists in Canada include all of the following EXCEPT

Section 16 of Canada's criminal code recognizes that mental disorder may negate the principal of

The M'Naghten standard resulted from the fact that

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

Recent changes to criminal justice policy - sometimes referred to as "tough on crime" policies,

The Canadian Criminal Code allows for general practitioners to make judgments in a court of law regarding a defendant's sanity.

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

Under the law, mental disorders have the following features EXCEPT

Comparisons of voluntary and involuntary admissions have found that the primary diagnosis for most voluntary patients to be

Identify the untrue statement.

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

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?

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

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

Which of the following protections for persons with mental disorder is NOT provided by the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

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

Civil commitment can only occur under all of the following circumstances EXCEPT

Concepts of Abnormality Throughout History

Theoretical Perspectives on Abnormal Behaviour

Classification and Diagnosis

Psychological Assessment and Research Methods

Anxiety and Related Disorders

Dissociative and Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders

Psychological Factors Affecting Medical Conditions

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Schizophrenia

Eating Disorders

Substance-Related Disorders

The Personality Disorders

Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders

Developmental Disorders

Behaviour and Emotional Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

Mental Disorders and Aging

Therapies

Prevention and Mental Health Promotion in the Community

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Exam 19: Mental Disorder and the Law

Respect for self-determination is the principle of

To be considered fit to stand trial, a defendant must

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

The four fundamental principles for psychologists in Canada include all of the following EXCEPT

Section 16 of Canada's criminal code recognizes that mental disorder may negate the principal of

The M'Naghten standard resulted from the fact that

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

Recent changes to criminal justice policy - sometimes referred to as "tough on crime" policies,

The Canadian Criminal Code allows for general practitioners to make judgments in a court of law regarding a defendant's sanity.

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

Under the law, mental disorders have the following features EXCEPT

Comparisons of voluntary and involuntary admissions have found that the primary diagnosis for most voluntary patients to be

Identify the untrue statement.

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

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?

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

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

Which of the following protections for persons with mental disorder is NOT provided by the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

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

Civil commitment can only occur under all of the following circumstances EXCEPT

Concepts of Abnormality Throughout History

Theoretical Perspectives on Abnormal Behaviour

Classification and Diagnosis

Psychological Assessment and Research Methods

Anxiety and Related Disorders

Dissociative and Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders

Psychological Factors Affecting Medical Conditions

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Schizophrenia

Eating Disorders

Substance-Related Disorders

The Personality Disorders

Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders

Developmental Disorders

Behaviour and Emotional Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

Mental Disorders and Aging

Therapies

Prevention and Mental Health Promotion in the Community

Filters