Question 1

A diagnosis of psychopathy is considered a mitigating factor in capital sentencing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Research has found that many sex offenders do not suffer from a mental disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Immigration deportation proceedings do not carry a right to legal representation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which standard of proof is required in all criminal proceedings?

Accepted Answer

A)  beyond a reasonable doubt 
B)  the Daubert standard 
C)  preponderance of the evidence 
D)  clear and convincing evidence 
A)  beyond a reasonable doubt 
B)  the Daubert standard 
C)  preponderance of the evidence 
D)  clear and convincing evidence

Question 5

In the typical criminal case where competency is in question, ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  at least three competency evaluations are performed 
B)  at least two evaluations are conducted by different clinicians 
C)  the judge agrees with the recommendation made by the clinician 
D)  the offender is released while the assessment is being conducted 
A)  at least three competency evaluations are performed 
B)  at least two evaluations are conducted by different clinicians 
C)  the judge agrees with the recommendation made by the clinician 
D)  the offender is released while the assessment is being conducted

Question 6

The U.S. Constitution requires judges to consider mitigating factors in capital cases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

List three reasons why competency evaluations are so common.

Accepted Answer

Competency evaluations can occur at many

Question 8

Which statement is true about civil commitment of sexually violent predators?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is allowed in every state but not the federal government. 
B)  It is a strategy that is supported by most psychologists. 
C)  It is a valid treatment option available in all states. 
D)  It is increasing in numbers across the United States. 
A)  It is allowed in every state but not the federal government. 
B)  It is a strategy that is supported by most psychologists. 
C)  It is a valid treatment option available in all states. 
D)  It is increasing in numbers across the United States.

Question 9

Some states allow judge and jurors an alternative to NGRI. This middle ground verdict is called ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  innocent but culpable 
B)  guilty but mentally ill 
C)  guilty but insane 
D)  innocent but unstable 
A)  innocent but culpable 
B)  guilty but mentally ill 
C)  guilty but insane 
D)  innocent but unstable

Question 10

Research has shown that defendants who plead not guilty by reason of insanity comprise ______ of criminal cases.

Accepted Answer

A)  1-3% 
B)  5-7% 
C)  13-15% 
D)  23-25% 
A)  1-3% 
B)  5-7% 
C)  13-15% 
D)  23-25%

Question 11

Sanity refers to mental state ______, whereas competency refers to mental state ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  at sentencing; during pretrial 
B)  at the time of criminal justice proceedings; at the time of crime 
C)  at the time of crime; at the time of criminal justice proceedings 
D)  during the evaluation; during the trial 
A)  at sentencing; during pretrial 
B)  at the time of criminal justice proceedings; at the time of crime 
C)  at the time of crime; at the time of criminal justice proceedings 
D)  during the evaluation; during the trial

Question 12

Which U.S. Supreme Court case dealt with the forced medication of incompetent defendants?

Accepted Answer

A)  Loughner v. U.S. 
B)  Sell v. U.S. 
C)  Colorado v. Connelly 
D)  Arizona v. Dusky 
A)  Loughner v. U.S. 
B)  Sell v. U.S. 
C)  Colorado v. Connelly 
D)  Arizona v. Dusky

Question 13

Compare and contrast restoration to competency in an outpatient and inpatient setting.

Accepted Answer

This is usually achieved through the adm

Question 14

Historically, criminal sentencing was based on the ______ model of corrections.

Accepted Answer

A)  punitive 
B)  progressive 
C)  reactive 
D)  rehabilitative 
A)  punitive 
B)  progressive 
C)  reactive 
D)  rehabilitative

Question 15

Which type of sentencing attempts to make the punishment fit the crime?

Accepted Answer

A)  dominant 
B)  determinant 
C)  intermittent 
D)  indeterminate 
A)  dominant 
B)  determinant 
C)  intermittent 
D)  indeterminate

Question 16

Civil commitment of sexually violent predators requires evidence of mental ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  disorder 
B)  abnormality 
C)  disability 
D)  disease 
A)  disorder 
B)  abnormality 
C)  disability 
D)  disease

Question 17

Most types of forensic mental health assessments require an appraisal of malingering.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

When assessing risk in sexually violent predators, it is important for clinicians to be aware that ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  the majority of SVPs are also substance abusers 
B)  the majority of SVPs have been falsely accused 
C)  comorbid mental disorders are rare in this population 
D)  treatment may not be provided once the individual is civilly committed 
A)  the majority of SVPs are also substance abusers 
B)  the majority of SVPs have been falsely accused 
C)  comorbid mental disorders are rare in this population 
D)  treatment may not be provided once the individual is civilly committed

Question 19

Restoration to competency must be done in an institution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A 17-year-old offender is not eligible for the death penalty.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A diagnosis of psychopathy is considered a mitigating factor in capital sentencing.

Research has found that many sex offenders do not suffer from a mental disorder.

Immigration deportation proceedings do not carry a right to legal representation.

Which standard of proof is required in all criminal proceedings?

In the typical criminal case where competency is in question, ______.

The U.S. Constitution requires judges to consider mitigating factors in capital cases.

List three reasons why competency evaluations are so common.

Which statement is true about civil commitment of sexually violent predators?

Some states allow judge and jurors an alternative to NGRI. This middle ground verdict is called ______.

Research has shown that defendants who plead not guilty by reason of insanity comprise ______ of criminal cases.

Sanity refers to mental state , whereas competency refers to mental state .

Which U.S. Supreme Court case dealt with the forced medication of incompetent defendants?

Compare and contrast restoration to competency in an outpatient and inpatient setting.

Historically, criminal sentencing was based on the ______ model of corrections.

Which type of sentencing attempts to make the punishment fit the crime?

Civil commitment of sexually violent predators requires evidence of mental ______.

Most types of forensic mental health assessments require an appraisal of malingering.

When assessing risk in sexually violent predators, it is important for clinicians to be aware that ______.

Restoration to competency must be done in an institution.

A 17-year-old offender is not eligible for the death penalty.

Introduction to Forensic Psychology

Police and Public Safety Psychology

Psychology of Investigations

Consulting and Testifying

Family Law and Other Forms of Civil Litigation

The Development of Delinquent and Criminal Behavior

Psychology of Violence and Intimidation

Psychology of Sexual Assault

Forensic Psychology and the Victims of Crime

Family Violence and Child Victimization

Correctional Psychology in Adult Settings

Juvenile Justice and Corrections

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A diagnosis of psychopathy is considered a mitigating factor in capital sentencing.

Research has found that many sex offenders do not suffer from a mental disorder.

Immigration deportation proceedings do not carry a right to legal representation.

Which standard of proof is required in all criminal proceedings?

In the typical criminal case where competency is in question, ______.

The U.S. Constitution requires judges to consider mitigating factors in capital cases.

List three reasons why competency evaluations are so common.

Which statement is true about civil commitment of sexually violent predators?

Some states allow judge and jurors an alternative to NGRI. This middle ground verdict is called ______.

Research has shown that defendants who plead not guilty by reason of insanity comprise ______ of criminal cases.

Sanity refers to mental state ______, whereas competency refers to mental state ______.

Which U.S. Supreme Court case dealt with the forced medication of incompetent defendants?

Compare and contrast restoration to competency in an outpatient and inpatient setting.

Historically, criminal sentencing was based on the ______ model of corrections.

Which type of sentencing attempts to make the punishment fit the crime?

Civil commitment of sexually violent predators requires evidence of mental ______.

Most types of forensic mental health assessments require an appraisal of malingering.

When assessing risk in sexually violent predators, it is important for clinicians to be aware that ______.

Restoration to competency must be done in an institution.

A 17-year-old offender is not eligible for the death penalty.

Introduction to Forensic Psychology

Police and Public Safety Psychology

Psychology of Investigations

Consulting and Testifying

Family Law and Other Forms of Civil Litigation

The Development of Delinquent and Criminal Behavior

Psychology of Violence and Intimidation

Psychology of Sexual Assault

Forensic Psychology and the Victims of Crime

Family Violence and Child Victimization

Correctional Psychology in Adult Settings

Juvenile Justice and Corrections

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Sanity refers to mental state , whereas competency refers to mental state .