Question 1

The capable wishes principle holds that

Accepted Answer

A)  a patient's personal wishes regarding treatment should be given partial weight in the decision-making process. 
B)  a patient's personal wishes regarding treatment should be given the greatest weight in the decision-making process. 
C)  a patient's personal wishes regarding treatment should be given the greatest weight in the decision-making process, regardless of the consequences. 
D)  a patient's personal wishes regarding treatment should be given minimal weight in the decision-making process. 
E)  a treatment that maximizes the chances of a good outcome for the patient is chosen. 
A)  a patient's personal wishes regarding treatment should be given partial weight in the decision-making process. 
B)  a patient's personal wishes regarding treatment should be given the greatest weight in the decision-making process. 
C)  a patient's personal wishes regarding treatment should be given the greatest weight in the decision-making process, regardless of the consequences. 
D)  a patient's personal wishes regarding treatment should be given minimal weight in the decision-making process. 
E)  a treatment that maximizes the chances of a good outcome for the patient is chosen.

Question 2

Which of the following most closely approximates the "typical" Review Panel Applicant as identified by research conducted in British Columbia? (Gray, et al., 1985)

Accepted Answer

A)  a male over 30 years of age, educated with few problems with work 
B)  a male under 30 years of age, uneducated, unskilled, presence of memory deficits 
C)  a male under 30 years of age, problems with work, school and parents, presence of mental retardation and epilepsy 
D)  a male under 30 years of age, transferred from another institution, problems with alcohol abuse, schizophrenic tendencies 
E)  a male under 30 years of age, uneducated, unskilled, presence of mental retardation 
A)  a male over 30 years of age, educated with few problems with work 
B)  a male under 30 years of age, uneducated, unskilled, presence of memory deficits 
C)  a male under 30 years of age, problems with work, school and parents, presence of mental retardation and epilepsy 
D)  a male under 30 years of age, transferred from another institution, problems with alcohol abuse, schizophrenic tendencies 
E)  a male under 30 years of age, uneducated, unskilled, presence of mental retardation

Question 3

According to epidemiological research, about ___percent of Canadians will experience a serious mental disorder at some point in their lives.

Accepted Answer

A)  30 
B)  10 
C)  20 
D)  50 
E)  75 
A)  30 
B)  10 
C)  20 
D)  50 
E)  75

Question 4

Which source of law guarantees that people suffering from mental disorder are treated fairly and retain as many of their rights and freedoms as possible?

Accepted Answer

A)  common law 
B)  statutory law 
C)  constitutional law 
D)  federal criminal law 
E)  Civil code of Canada (CC
C)  
A)  common law 
B)  statutory law 
C)  constitutional law 
D)  federal criminal law 
E)  Civil code of Canada (CC
C)

Question 5

Describe the "typical" patient who is released by a review panel and discuss available research pertaining to the rate at which he/she faces rehospitalization.

Accepted Answer

The "typical" patient released by a Revi

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A)  schizophrenia 
B)  major depressive disorder 
C)  marijuana intoxication 
D)  mental retardation 
E)  dementia 
A)  schizophrenia 
B)  major depressive disorder 
C)  marijuana intoxication 
D)  mental retardation 
E)  dementia

Question 7

Mental health professionals are viewed as consultants to judges, juries and review boards.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The legal system relies upon psychologists to define the legal concept of mental disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The rights and freedoms of persons with mental disorders are protected under the Statutory Law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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 11

With regard to involuntary hospitalization, all jurisdictions require that there be risk of harm to self or others; some jurisdictions allow risk of deterioration in health to satisfy the risk of harm criterion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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 13

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

Accepted Answer

A)  employment problems. 
B)  lack of insight. 
C)  impulsivity. 
D)  active symptoms of major mental illness. 
E)  negative attitudes. 
A)  employment problems. 
B)  lack of insight. 
C)  impulsivity. 
D)  active symptoms of major mental illness. 
E)  negative attitudes.

Question 14

The insanity defense remained unchanged for almost a century. When bill C-30 was passed, changing the legislation governing mentally disordered offenders, which of the following changes was implemented?

Accepted Answer

A)  All mental disorders recognized in the DSM-IV-TR were recognized in the legal system. 
B)  The APA provided the legal system with a definition of insanity. 
C)  The name of the defence was changed from "not guilty by reason of insanity" (NGRI) to "not criminally responsible on account of a mental disorder" (NCRM
D) . 
D)  The word "wrong" was abandoned because of its controversial nature. 
E)  The content in section 16 of the Criminal Code was modified. 
A)  All mental disorders recognized in the DSM-IV-TR were recognized in the legal system. 
B)  The APA provided the legal system with a definition of insanity. 
C)  The name of the defence was changed from "not guilty by reason of insanity" (NGRI) to "not criminally responsible on account of a mental disorder" (NCRM
D) . 
D)  The word "wrong" was abandoned because of its controversial nature. 
E)  The content in section 16 of the Criminal Code was modified.

Question 15

Ken is a welder who lives in Toronto. Recently, he was diagnosed as being mentally ill. Which specific criteria must be examined to determine whether he should be involuntarily committed to a psychiatric hospital?

Accepted Answer

A)  whether or not he will benefit from treatment 
B)  whether or not his mental illness is recognized by the DSM-TR-IV 
C)  whether or not his mental disorder will result in serious bodily harm to another person 
D)  whether or not he needs treatment; demonstrated danger need not be present 
E)  whether or not he will deteriorate mentally or physically if he is not held in hospital 
A)  whether or not he will benefit from treatment 
B)  whether or not his mental illness is recognized by the DSM-TR-IV 
C)  whether or not his mental disorder will result in serious bodily harm to another person 
D)  whether or not he needs treatment; demonstrated danger need not be present 
E)  whether or not he will deteriorate mentally or physically if he is not held in hospital

Question 16

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 mental retardation. 
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 mental retardation. 
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 17

People who are unable to participate actively 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.

Question 18

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 behavior change in response to brief and intense punishment. 
E)  includes specific recommendations for behavioral 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 behavior change in response to brief and intense punishment. 
E)  includes specific recommendations for behavioral interventions.

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

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

The capable wishes principle holds that

Which of the following most closely approximates the "typical" Review Panel Applicant as identified by research conducted in British Columbia? (Gray, et al., 1985)

According to epidemiological research, about ___percent of Canadians will experience a serious mental disorder at some point in their lives.

Which source of law guarantees that people suffering from mental disorder are treated fairly and retain as many of their rights and freedoms as possible?

Describe the "typical" patient who is released by a review panel and discuss available research pertaining to the rate at which he/she faces rehospitalization.

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

Mental health professionals are viewed as consultants to judges, juries and review boards.

The legal system relies upon psychologists to define the legal concept of mental disorder.

The rights and freedoms of persons with mental disorders are protected under the Statutory Law.

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?

With regard to involuntary hospitalization, all jurisdictions require that there be risk of harm to self or others; some jurisdictions allow risk of deterioration in health to satisfy the risk of harm criterion.

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

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

The insanity defense remained unchanged for almost a century. When bill C-30 was passed, changing the legislation governing mentally disordered offenders, which of the following changes was implemented?

Ken is a welder who lives in Toronto. Recently, he was diagnosed as being mentally ill. Which specific criteria must be examined to determine whether he should be involuntarily committed to a psychiatric hospital?

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

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

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

The Fitness Interview Test (FIT-R)

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

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Mood Disorders and Suicide

Schizophrenia

Eating Disorders

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Exam 19: Mental Disorder and the Law

The capable wishes principle holds that

Which of the following most closely approximates the "typical" Review Panel Applicant as identified by research conducted in British Columbia? (Gray, et al., 1985)

According to epidemiological research, about ___percent of Canadians will experience a serious mental disorder at some point in their lives.

Which source of law guarantees that people suffering from mental disorder are treated fairly and retain as many of their rights and freedoms as possible?

Describe the "typical" patient who is released by a review panel and discuss available research pertaining to the rate at which he/she faces rehospitalization.

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

Mental health professionals are viewed as consultants to judges, juries and review boards.

The legal system relies upon psychologists to define the legal concept of mental disorder.

The rights and freedoms of persons with mental disorders are protected under the Statutory Law.

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?

With regard to involuntary hospitalization, all jurisdictions require that there be risk of harm to self or others; some jurisdictions allow risk of deterioration in health to satisfy the risk of harm criterion.

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

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

The insanity defense remained unchanged for almost a century. When bill C-30 was passed, changing the legislation governing mentally disordered offenders, which of the following changes was implemented?

Ken is a welder who lives in Toronto. Recently, he was diagnosed as being mentally ill. Which specific criteria must be examined to determine whether he should be involuntarily committed to a psychiatric hospital?

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

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

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

The Fitness Interview Test (FIT-R)

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

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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