Question 1

Which statement is correct about termination of parental rights?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a court decision that has increased dramatically in recent years. 
B)  Parental rights are terminated while a parent is imprisoned. 
C)  Termination is rare and requires exceptional circumstances. 
D)  A mother's rights may not be terminated, but a father's rights may be. 
A)  It is a court decision that has increased dramatically in recent years. 
B)  Parental rights are terminated while a parent is imprisoned. 
C)  Termination is rare and requires exceptional circumstances. 
D)  A mother's rights may not be terminated, but a father's rights may be.

Question 2

Preventive outpatient treatment is synonymous with assisted outpatient treatment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The SEQ-L includes which important component not addressed in the SEQ?

Accepted Answer

A)  behaviors that could be legally constructed as sexual harassment 
B)  a sixth type of harassment called gender harassment 
C)  behaviors relevant to the Latina experience 
D)  prevalence of sexual harassment among the LGBT population 
A)  behaviors that could be legally constructed as sexual harassment 
B)  a sixth type of harassment called gender harassment 
C)  behaviors relevant to the Latina experience 
D)  prevalence of sexual harassment among the LGBT population

Question 4

Imagine you are conducting a relocation evaluation. Describe which factors you would consider when conducting your evaluation.

Accepted Answer

Examples should include the developmenta

Question 5

Who is Kendra Webdale? How does she pertain to concepts in the chapter?

Accepted Answer

Kendra Webdale was a journalist who was

Question 6

Which standard for determining child custody presumes that the child is best left in the care of the mother?

Accepted Answer

A)  best interest of the child standard 
B)  tender years doctrine 
C)  least detrimental alternative standard 
D)  golden nurturer doctrine 
A)  best interest of the child standard 
B)  tender years doctrine 
C)  least detrimental alternative standard 
D)  golden nurturer doctrine

Question 7

A forensic psychologist who has been appointed by family court to provide emotional support during a divorce proceeding is playing the role of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  coach 
B)  review expert 
C)  consultant 
D)  mediator 
A)  coach 
B)  review expert 
C)  consultant 
D)  mediator

Question 8

In most civil cases, an established DSM-5 diagnosis is sufficient to establish that the plaintiff was harmed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In which situation would a psychologist most likely be asked to conduct a visitation risk assessment?

Accepted Answer

A)  when a custodial parent challenges the visitation rights of a noncustodial parent 
B)  at the beginning of the divorce proceeding and before custody has been determined 
C)  when parents separate and were never married 
D)  during a child custody evaluation 
A)  when a custodial parent challenges the visitation rights of a noncustodial parent 
B)  at the beginning of the divorce proceeding and before custody has been determined 
C)  when parents separate and were never married 
D)  during a child custody evaluation

Question 10

Deterring the defendant from further harmful action and discouraging others from committing similar harmful acts in the future are the main goals of ______ damages.

Accepted Answer

A)  compensatory 
B)  exculpatory 
C)  punitive 
D)  vindictive 
A)  compensatory 
B)  exculpatory 
C)  punitive 
D)  vindictive

Question 11

In order to be effective, outpatient civil commitment must involve brief and intense treatment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Alex and Sam are working together on a divorce case that involves one minor child. Alex is a family law attorney representing one of the litigants and Sam is the forensic psychologist conducting the custody evaluation. Which component of Sam's evaluation will Alex find most important?

Accepted Answer

A)  psychological testing of the child 
B)  psychological testing of the parents 
C)  recommendations concerning custodial arrangements 
D)  recommendations to collateral sources such as schools 
A)  psychological testing of the child 
B)  psychological testing of the parents 
C)  recommendations concerning custodial arrangements 
D)  recommendations to collateral sources such as schools

Question 13

According to the least detrimental alternative standard, psychological knowledge can best be used in child custody arrangements by helping to determine which ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  custody arrangement will do the least harm 
B)  parent would be the better caregiver 
C)  living situation would make the child the happiest 
D)  caregiver supports the child's personality 
A)  custody arrangement will do the least harm 
B)  parent would be the better caregiver 
C)  living situation would make the child the happiest 
D)  caregiver supports the child's personality

Question 14

Sexual harassment is sex neutral. What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

A)  Perpetrators are not interested in sex. 
B)  A victim's sexual history is irrelevant. 
C)  Perpetrators don't recognize gender roles. 
D)  Victims can be male or female. 
A)  Perpetrators are not interested in sex. 
B)  A victim's sexual history is irrelevant. 
C)  Perpetrators don't recognize gender roles. 
D)  Victims can be male or female.

Question 15

A proven wrongful act that may be subject to recoverable damages in a civil lawsuit is called a(n) ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  codicil 
B)  proceeding 
C)  evaluation 
D)  tort 
A)  codicil 
B)  proceeding 
C)  evaluation 
D)  tort

Question 16

It is possible for a person to be mentally disordered, yet still capable of making a will.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What burden of proof is required for involuntary civil commitment of a mentally disordered individual?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

Identify the four areas the MacArthur Competence Assessment Tool-Treatment is designed to measure. Briefly explain the concerns with the tool.

Accepted Answer

The MacCAT-T measures decision-making co

Question 19

Research suggests that ______ are the most common examiners involved in custody evaluations.

Accepted Answer

A)  psychiatrists 
B)  attorneys 
C)  psychologists 
D)  social workers 
A)  psychiatrists 
B)  attorneys 
C)  psychologists 
D)  social workers

Question 20

Litigants in family courts often do not have legal representation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which statement is correct about termination of parental rights?

Preventive outpatient treatment is synonymous with assisted outpatient treatment.

The SEQ-L includes which important component not addressed in the SEQ?

Imagine you are conducting a relocation evaluation. Describe which factors you would consider when conducting your evaluation.

Who is Kendra Webdale? How does she pertain to concepts in the chapter?

Which standard for determining child custody presumes that the child is best left in the care of the mother?

A forensic psychologist who has been appointed by family court to provide emotional support during a divorce proceeding is playing the role of ______.

In most civil cases, an established DSM-5 diagnosis is sufficient to establish that the plaintiff was harmed.

In which situation would a psychologist most likely be asked to conduct a visitation risk assessment?

Deterring the defendant from further harmful action and discouraging others from committing similar harmful acts in the future are the main goals of ______ damages.

In order to be effective, outpatient civil commitment must involve brief and intense treatment.

Alex and Sam are working together on a divorce case that involves one minor child. Alex is a family law attorney representing one of the litigants and Sam is the forensic psychologist conducting the custody evaluation. Which component of Sam's evaluation will Alex find most important?

According to the least detrimental alternative standard, psychological knowledge can best be used in child custody arrangements by helping to determine which ______.

Sexual harassment is sex neutral. What does this mean?

A proven wrongful act that may be subject to recoverable damages in a civil lawsuit is called a(n) ______.

It is possible for a person to be mentally disordered, yet still capable of making a will.

What burden of proof is required for involuntary civil commitment of a mentally disordered individual?

Identify the four areas the MacArthur Competence Assessment Tool-Treatment is designed to measure. Briefly explain the concerns with the tool.

Research suggests that ______ are the most common examiners involved in custody evaluations.

Litigants in family courts often do not have legal representation.

Introduction to Forensic Psychology

Police and Public Safety Psychology

Psychology of Investigations

Consulting and Testifying

Consulting With Criminal Courts

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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Exam 6: Family Law and Other Forms of Civil Litigation

Which statement is correct about termination of parental rights?

Preventive outpatient treatment is synonymous with assisted outpatient treatment.

The SEQ-L includes which important component not addressed in the SEQ?

Imagine you are conducting a relocation evaluation. Describe which factors you would consider when conducting your evaluation.

Who is Kendra Webdale? How does she pertain to concepts in the chapter?

Which standard for determining child custody presumes that the child is best left in the care of the mother?

A forensic psychologist who has been appointed by family court to provide emotional support during a divorce proceeding is playing the role of ______.

In most civil cases, an established DSM-5 diagnosis is sufficient to establish that the plaintiff was harmed.

In which situation would a psychologist most likely be asked to conduct a visitation risk assessment?

Deterring the defendant from further harmful action and discouraging others from committing similar harmful acts in the future are the main goals of ______ damages.

In order to be effective, outpatient civil commitment must involve brief and intense treatment.

Alex and Sam are working together on a divorce case that involves one minor child. Alex is a family law attorney representing one of the litigants and Sam is the forensic psychologist conducting the custody evaluation. Which component of Sam's evaluation will Alex find most important?

According to the least detrimental alternative standard, psychological knowledge can best be used in child custody arrangements by helping to determine which ______.

Sexual harassment is sex neutral. What does this mean?

A proven wrongful act that may be subject to recoverable damages in a civil lawsuit is called a(n) ______.

It is possible for a person to be mentally disordered, yet still capable of making a will.

What burden of proof is required for involuntary civil commitment of a mentally disordered individual?

Identify the four areas the MacArthur Competence Assessment Tool-Treatment is designed to measure. Briefly explain the concerns with the tool.

Research suggests that ______ are the most common examiners involved in custody evaluations.

Litigants in family courts often do not have legal representation.

Introduction to Forensic Psychology

Police and Public Safety Psychology

Psychology of Investigations

Consulting and Testifying

Consulting With Criminal Courts

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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