Question 1

The assessment of _____ focuses on present mental state.

Accepted Answer

A)  insanity 
B)  competency to stand trial 
C)  both of the above 
D)  neither of the above 
A)  insanity 
B)  competency to stand trial 
C)  both of the above 
D)  neither of the above

Question 2

Identify at least four questions a forensic psychologist should address when performing a child custody evaluation.

Accepted Answer

1. What is the psychological and emotion

Question 3

Forensic psychology involves the application of the methods,theories,and concepts of psychology to

Accepted Answer

A)  violent criminal behavior. 
B)  criminal behavior. 
C)  the legal system. 
D)  incarcerated individuals. 
A)  violent criminal behavior. 
B)  criminal behavior. 
C)  the legal system. 
D)  incarcerated individuals.

Question 4

Which of the following is an accurate statement about the right of hospitalized mental patients to refuse medication?

Accepted Answer

A)  Only patients who are hospitalized voluntarily may refuse medication. 
B)  Only patients who are capable of informed consent may refuse medication. 
C)  Only patients who have been hospitalized voluntarily AND are capable of informed consent may refuse medication. 
D)  none of the above 
A)  Only patients who are hospitalized voluntarily may refuse medication. 
B)  Only patients who are capable of informed consent may refuse medication. 
C)  Only patients who have been hospitalized voluntarily AND are capable of informed consent may refuse medication. 
D)  none of the above

Question 5

Who is entitled to provide "ultimate opinion" testimony?

Accepted Answer

A)  lay witnesses only 
B)  expert witnesses only 
C)  both lay witnesses and expert witnesses 
D)  neither lay witnesses nor expert witnesses 
A)  lay witnesses only 
B)  expert witnesses only 
C)  both lay witnesses and expert witnesses 
D)  neither lay witnesses nor expert witnesses

Question 6

Among individuals with mental illness,_____% have no history of violence.

Accepted Answer

A)  20 
B)  50 
C)  70 
D)  90 
A)  20 
B)  50 
C)  70 
D)  90

Question 7

Describe briefly the ALI standard for criminal insanity.Also,indicate at least two effects the Hinckley case (regarding the attempted assassination of Ronald Reagan)had on issues relating to insanity pleas and NGRI verdicts.

Accepted Answer

The ALI standard for criminal insanity,

Question 8

Under which condition below will a person who has been shown to commit a crime be held for treatment rather than punishment?

Accepted Answer

A)  If that person is judged not guilty by reason of insanity. 
B)  If that person receives a "guilty but mentally ill" verdict. 
C)  both of the above 
D)  neither of the above 
A)  If that person is judged not guilty by reason of insanity. 
B)  If that person receives a "guilty but mentally ill" verdict. 
C)  both of the above 
D)  neither of the above

Question 9

The most liberal standard for judging a defendant insane is the

Accepted Answer

A)  M'Naghten rule. 
B)  ALI standard. 
C)  Durham standard. 
D)  concept of biological defect. 
A)  M'Naghten rule. 
B)  ALI standard. 
C)  Durham standard. 
D)  concept of biological defect.

Question 10

A forensic psychologist might conduct a public opinion survey for ALL BUT WHICH of the following purposes?

Accepted Answer

A)  To gather information that will be helpful for planning the presentation of evidence at a trial. 
B)  To determine whether there is sufficient cause to request a change of venue for a trial. 
C)  To help determine which juror characteristics should be considered in jury selection/deselection. 
D)  Public opinion surveys may be used for all of the above purposes. 
A)  To gather information that will be helpful for planning the presentation of evidence at a trial. 
B)  To determine whether there is sufficient cause to request a change of venue for a trial. 
C)  To help determine which juror characteristics should be considered in jury selection/deselection. 
D)  Public opinion surveys may be used for all of the above purposes.

Question 11

Which of the following was NOT one of the three primary issues that the American Psychological Association (1994)recommended be addressed in a child custody evaluation?

Accepted Answer

A)  The way each member of the family interacts with the others. 
B)  The child's ties to relatives on either side of the family. 
C)  The child's development and psychological needs. 
D)  Each parent's strengths and limitations. 
A)  The way each member of the family interacts with the others. 
B)  The child's ties to relatives on either side of the family. 
C)  The child's development and psychological needs. 
D)  Each parent's strengths and limitations.

Question 12

Regarding cross-examination of the expert witness,Schwitzgebel and Schwitzgebel (1980)suggest

Accepted Answer

A)  never admitting weaknesses. 
B)  answering questions quickly rather than taking time to think. 
C)  both of the above 
D)  neither of the above 
A)  never admitting weaknesses. 
B)  answering questions quickly rather than taking time to think. 
C)  both of the above 
D)  neither of the above

Question 13

How is forensic psychology defined? Identify at least four of the eight general activities of forensic psychologists identified in the textbook chapter.

Accepted Answer

Forensic psychology is defined as the in

Question 14

According to the text,when a prisoner wants to refuse psychological treatment,

Accepted Answer

A)  his/her refusal will not be honored. 
B)  his/her family will have to hire a private attorney to represent his/her interests. 
C)  the issue will be taken up by an institutional committee to protect the rights of prisoners. 
D)  a committee of peers (fellow and former prisoners) will be assembled to consider the issue. 
A)  his/her refusal will not be honored. 
B)  his/her family will have to hire a private attorney to represent his/her interests. 
C)  the issue will be taken up by an institutional committee to protect the rights of prisoners. 
D)  a committee of peers (fellow and former prisoners) will be assembled to consider the issue.

Question 15

Seth has been charged with first-degree murder,but there is some question as to whether he is competent to stand trial.Which issue below was NOT among those identified by Greene and Heilbrun (2011)to be considered by clinicians determining competency?

Accepted Answer

A)  Can he appreciate the nature of the charges against him? 
B)  Can he understand now that what he did was wrong? 
C)  Can he cooperate in a reasonable way with counsel? 
D)  Can he appreciate the proceedings of the court? 
A)  Can he appreciate the nature of the charges against him? 
B)  Can he understand now that what he did was wrong? 
C)  Can he cooperate in a reasonable way with counsel? 
D)  Can he appreciate the proceedings of the court?

Question 16

According to Faust et al.(2010),ALL BUT WHICH of the following is an informal criterion that many trial judges rely upon to decide whether expert testimony is admissible?

Accepted Answer

A)  The testimony must be helpful to the jury. 
B)  The testimony must be trustworthy and valid. 
C)  The testimony must be nonredundant with other previous testimony. 
D)  The testimony must help prove or disprove an important issue in the case. 
A)  The testimony must be helpful to the jury. 
B)  The testimony must be trustworthy and valid. 
C)  The testimony must be nonredundant with other previous testimony. 
D)  The testimony must help prove or disprove an important issue in the case.

Question 17

During jury selection,a forensic psychologist

Accepted Answer

A)  who works with one group of attorneys must also offer similar services to the opposing groups of attorneys. 
B)  ultimately tries to assemble a jury that is as favorably disposed toward the patient as possible. 
C)  both of the above 
D)  neither of the above 
A)  who works with one group of attorneys must also offer similar services to the opposing groups of attorneys. 
B)  ultimately tries to assemble a jury that is as favorably disposed toward the patient as possible. 
C)  both of the above 
D)  neither of the above

Question 18

Which of the following is true regarding the prediction of dangerousness?

Accepted Answer

A)  Violent acts tend to be underpredicted. 
B)  The ability of laypersons to predict dangerousness is quite poor, and the ability of psychologists to predict dangerousness is quite strong. 
C)  Psychological evaluations for the purpose of predicting dangerousness are frequently requested by the criminal justice system. 
D)  none of the above 
A)  Violent acts tend to be underpredicted. 
B)  The ability of laypersons to predict dangerousness is quite poor, and the ability of psychologists to predict dangerousness is quite strong. 
C)  Psychological evaluations for the purpose of predicting dangerousness are frequently requested by the criminal justice system. 
D)  none of the above

Question 19

A psychologist working as an expert witness is required by the court to have

Accepted Answer

A)  a Psy.D. or Ph.D. 
B)  board certification in his/her respective specialty. 
C)  both of the above 
D)  neither of the above 
A)  a Psy.D. or Ph.D. 
B)  board certification in his/her respective specialty. 
C)  both of the above 
D)  neither of the above

The assessment of _____ focuses on present mental state.

Identify at least four questions a forensic psychologist should address when performing a child custody evaluation.

Forensic psychology involves the application of the methods,theories,and concepts of psychology to

Which of the following is an accurate statement about the right of hospitalized mental patients to refuse medication?

Who is entitled to provide "ultimate opinion" testimony?

Among individuals with mental illness,_____% have no history of violence.

Describe briefly the ALI standard for criminal insanity.Also,indicate at least two effects the Hinckley case (regarding the attempted assassination of Ronald Reagan)had on issues relating to insanity pleas and NGRI verdicts.

Under which condition below will a person who has been shown to commit a crime be held for treatment rather than punishment?

The most liberal standard for judging a defendant insane is the

A forensic psychologist might conduct a public opinion survey for ALL BUT WHICH of the following purposes?

Which of the following was NOT one of the three primary issues that the American Psychological Association (1994)recommended be addressed in a child custody evaluation?

Regarding cross-examination of the expert witness,Schwitzgebel and Schwitzgebel (1980)suggest

How is forensic psychology defined? Identify at least four of the eight general activities of forensic psychologists identified in the textbook chapter.

According to the text,when a prisoner wants to refuse psychological treatment,

Seth has been charged with first-degree murder,but there is some question as to whether he is competent to stand trial.Which issue below was NOT among those identified by Greene and Heilbrun (2011)to be considered by clinicians determining competency?

According to Faust et al.(2010),ALL BUT WHICH of the following is an informal criterion that many trial judges rely upon to decide whether expert testimony is admissible?

During jury selection,a forensic psychologist

Which of the following is true regarding the prediction of dangerousness?

A psychologist working as an expert witness is required by the court to have

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Exam 19: Forensic Psychology

The assessment of _____ focuses on present mental state.

Identify at least four questions a forensic psychologist should address when performing a child custody evaluation.

Forensic psychology involves the application of the methods,theories,and concepts of psychology to

Which of the following is an accurate statement about the right of hospitalized mental patients to refuse medication?

Who is entitled to provide "ultimate opinion" testimony?

Among individuals with mental illness,_____% have no history of violence.

Describe briefly the ALI standard for criminal insanity.Also,indicate at least two effects the Hinckley case (regarding the attempted assassination of Ronald Reagan)had on issues relating to insanity pleas and NGRI verdicts.

Under which condition below will a person who has been shown to commit a crime be held for treatment rather than punishment?

The most liberal standard for judging a defendant insane is the

A forensic psychologist might conduct a public opinion survey for ALL BUT WHICH of the following purposes?

Which of the following was NOT one of the three primary issues that the American Psychological Association (1994)recommended be addressed in a child custody evaluation?

Regarding cross-examination of the expert witness,Schwitzgebel and Schwitzgebel (1980)suggest

How is forensic psychology defined? Identify at least four of the eight general activities of forensic psychologists identified in the textbook chapter.

According to the text,when a prisoner wants to refuse psychological treatment,

Seth has been charged with first-degree murder,but there is some question as to whether he is competent to stand trial.Which issue below was NOT among those identified by Greene and Heilbrun (2011)to be considered by clinicians determining competency?

According to Faust et al.(2010),ALL BUT WHICH of the following is an informal criterion that many trial judges rely upon to decide whether expert testimony is admissible?

During jury selection,a forensic psychologist

Which of the following is true regarding the prediction of dangerousness?

A psychologist working as an expert witness is required by the court to have

Clinical Psychology: An Introduction

Historical Overview of Clinical Psychology

Current Issues in Clinical Psychology

Research Methods in Clinical Psychology

Diagnosis and Classification of Psychological Problems

The Assessment Interview

The Assessment of Intelligence

Personality Assessment

Behavioral Assessment

Clinical Judgment

Psychological Interventions

Psychotherapy: The Psychodynamic Perspective

Psychotherapy: Phenomenological Humanistic-Existential Perspective

Psychotherapy: Behavioral and Cognitive-Behavioral Perspectives

Group Therapy, Family Therapy, and Couples Therapy

Community Psychology

Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine

Neuropsychology

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