Question 1

Compared to sexual harassment, gender harassment ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  is usually not as degrading 
B)  doesn't necessitate unwelcome sexual advances 
C)  involves subjective, not objectively offensive behavior 
D)  doesn't involve a hostile environment 
A)  is usually not as degrading 
B)  doesn't necessitate unwelcome sexual advances 
C)  involves subjective, not objectively offensive behavior 
D)  doesn't involve a hostile environment

Question 2

The procedure for assessing testamentary capacity is similar to a ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  civil commitment hearing 
B)  psychological autopsy 
C)  child custody evaluation 
D)  risk assessment 
A)  civil commitment hearing 
B)  psychological autopsy 
C)  child custody evaluation 
D)  risk assessment

Question 3

Parental rights are not terminated when parents of young children are incarcerated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Why must psychologists be especially cautious when assessing the need for involuntary civil commitment?

Accepted Answer

A)  The presence of mental illness is difficult to ascertain. 
B)  There is a high risk of suicide following the evaluations. 
C)  Civil commitment involves the loss of many freedoms. 
D)  Most patients are represented by overzealous attorneys. 
A)  The presence of mental illness is difficult to ascertain. 
B)  There is a high risk of suicide following the evaluations. 
C)  Civil commitment involves the loss of many freedoms. 
D)  Most patients are represented by overzealous attorneys.

Question 5

Today, the ______ has replaced the ______ as the child custody standard.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Who makes the custody decision in the majority of divorce cases involving dependent children?

Accepted Answer

A)  the consulting psychologist 
B)  the parents 
C)  the judge 
D)  the child(ren) 
A)  the consulting psychologist 
B)  the parents 
C)  the judge 
D)  the child(ren)

Question 7

Who governs the rules for obtaining a divorce?

Accepted Answer

A)  state laws 
B)  mental health professionals 
C)  federal laws 
D)  the courts 
A)  state laws 
B)  mental health professionals 
C)  federal laws 
D)  the courts

Question 8

What is the most common custody arrangement in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  divided custody 
B)  sole custody 
C)  joint custody 
D)  split custody 
A)  divided custody 
B)  sole custody 
C)  joint custody 
D)  split custody

Question 9

Explain how a forensic evaluation for mental and neurological damages is both retrospective and prospective in nature.

Accepted Answer

The reports are retrospective in that th

Question 10

Why are family courts often considered dangerous places for court officers, other court personnel, and participants?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are often the setting for the most violent types of crimes. 
B)  Litigants are often represented by overzealous attorneys. 
C)  There is typically little security, especially at entry points. 
D)  The issues involve a high degree of emotion and stress. 
A)  They are often the setting for the most violent types of crimes. 
B)  Litigants are often represented by overzealous attorneys. 
C)  There is typically little security, especially at entry points. 
D)  The issues involve a high degree of emotion and stress.

Question 11

What is the standard of proof for most civil cases?

Accepted Answer

A)  beyond a reasonable doubt 
B)  preponderance of evidence 
C)  clear and convincing evidence 
D)  nolo contendere 
A)  beyond a reasonable doubt 
B)  preponderance of evidence 
C)  clear and convincing evidence 
D)  nolo contendere

Question 12

Imagine you are a forensic psychologist who has been retained by an attorney for the plaintiff in a civil injury case. Which step would you take first?

Accepted Answer

A)  determine whether or not the plaintiff meets the DSM-V criteria for post-traumatic stress disorder 
B)  evaluate which type of damages the defendant should receive, compensatory or punitive damages 
C)  determine the specific behavior the defendant used to harm the plaintiff 
D)  evaluate the type and degree of harm suffered by the plaintiff 
A)  determine whether or not the plaintiff meets the DSM-V criteria for post-traumatic stress disorder 
B)  evaluate which type of damages the defendant should receive, compensatory or punitive damages 
C)  determine the specific behavior the defendant used to harm the plaintiff 
D)  evaluate the type and degree of harm suffered by the plaintiff

Question 13

Gretchen has decided to complete a legal document to make her health wishes known, should she become physically incapacitated. Gretchen is working on a(n) ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  advance directive 
B)  competency evaluation 
C)  death with dignity application 
D)  treatment assessment tool 
A)  advance directive 
B)  competency evaluation 
C)  death with dignity application 
D)  treatment assessment tool

Question 14

Sue has been offered a job in a city far away. Sue has four minor children: Val aged 5, Nic aged 7, Stella aged 10, and Millie aged 15. According to available research, which child is more likely to show better adjustment to the move?

Accepted Answer

A)  Val, 5 
B)  Nic, 7 
C)  Stella, 10 
D)  Millie, 15 
A)  Val, 5 
B)  Nic, 7 
C)  Stella, 10 
D)  Millie, 15

Question 15

Advances in medical technology such as the MRI have made standardized neuropsychological tests obsolete in cases involving alleged neuropsychological damages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Family courts today do not handle juvenile delinquency proceedings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which controversial type of outpatient civil commitment is designed for individuals who don't qualify for the dangerousness standard but need treatment to prevent further deterioration?

Accepted Answer

A)  conditional release 
B)  reasonable woman 
C)  least restrictive alternative 
D)  preventive commitment 
A)  conditional release 
B)  reasonable woman 
C)  least restrictive alternative 
D)  preventive commitment

Question 18

Plaintiffs in sexual harassment do not have to prove debilitating psychological deterioration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A case-blind consultant is typically perceived as more ______ than a trial consultant.

Accepted Answer

A)  credible 
B)  objective 
C)  knowledgeable 
D)  heterogeneous 
A)  credible 
B)  objective 
C)  knowledgeable 
D)  heterogeneous

Question 20

Which statement accurately summarizes research findings on the effects of divorce on children?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sole custody is the optimal custody arrangement for both parents and children. 
B)  Children are best served when they have strong and healthy relationships with both parents. 
C)  The financial standard of living rises precipitously for most children following divorce. 
D)  Most children of divorced parents are resilient and show no long-term negative effects from the experience. 
A)  Sole custody is the optimal custody arrangement for both parents and children. 
B)  Children are best served when they have strong and healthy relationships with both parents. 
C)  The financial standard of living rises precipitously for most children following divorce. 
D)  Most children of divorced parents are resilient and show no long-term negative effects from the experience.

Compared to sexual harassment, gender harassment ______.

The procedure for assessing testamentary capacity is similar to a ______.

Parental rights are not terminated when parents of young children are incarcerated.

Why must psychologists be especially cautious when assessing the need for involuntary civil commitment?

Today, the has replaced the as the child custody standard.

Who makes the custody decision in the majority of divorce cases involving dependent children?

Who governs the rules for obtaining a divorce?

What is the most common custody arrangement in the United States?

Explain how a forensic evaluation for mental and neurological damages is both retrospective and prospective in nature.

Why are family courts often considered dangerous places for court officers, other court personnel, and participants?

What is the standard of proof for most civil cases?

Imagine you are a forensic psychologist who has been retained by an attorney for the plaintiff in a civil injury case. Which step would you take first?

Gretchen has decided to complete a legal document to make her health wishes known, should she become physically incapacitated. Gretchen is working on a(n) ______.

Sue has been offered a job in a city far away. Sue has four minor children: Val aged 5, Nic aged 7, Stella aged 10, and Millie aged 15. According to available research, which child is more likely to show better adjustment to the move?

Advances in medical technology such as the MRI have made standardized neuropsychological tests obsolete in cases involving alleged neuropsychological damages.

Family courts today do not handle juvenile delinquency proceedings.

Which controversial type of outpatient civil commitment is designed for individuals who don't qualify for the dangerousness standard but need treatment to prevent further deterioration?

Plaintiffs in sexual harassment do not have to prove debilitating psychological deterioration.

A case-blind consultant is typically perceived as more ______ than a trial consultant.

Which statement accurately summarizes research findings on the effects of divorce on children?

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

Compared to sexual harassment, gender harassment ______.

The procedure for assessing testamentary capacity is similar to a ______.

Parental rights are not terminated when parents of young children are incarcerated.

Why must psychologists be especially cautious when assessing the need for involuntary civil commitment?

Today, the ______ has replaced the ______ as the child custody standard.

Who makes the custody decision in the majority of divorce cases involving dependent children?

Who governs the rules for obtaining a divorce?

What is the most common custody arrangement in the United States?

Explain how a forensic evaluation for mental and neurological damages is both retrospective and prospective in nature.

Why are family courts often considered dangerous places for court officers, other court personnel, and participants?

What is the standard of proof for most civil cases?

Imagine you are a forensic psychologist who has been retained by an attorney for the plaintiff in a civil injury case. Which step would you take first?

Gretchen has decided to complete a legal document to make her health wishes known, should she become physically incapacitated. Gretchen is working on a(n) ______.

Sue has been offered a job in a city far away. Sue has four minor children: Val aged 5, Nic aged 7, Stella aged 10, and Millie aged 15. According to available research, which child is more likely to show better adjustment to the move?

Advances in medical technology such as the MRI have made standardized neuropsychological tests obsolete in cases involving alleged neuropsychological damages.

Family courts today do not handle juvenile delinquency proceedings.

Which controversial type of outpatient civil commitment is designed for individuals who don't qualify for the dangerousness standard but need treatment to prevent further deterioration?

Plaintiffs in sexual harassment do not have to prove debilitating psychological deterioration.

A case-blind consultant is typically perceived as more ______ than a trial consultant.

Which statement accurately summarizes research findings on the effects of divorce on children?

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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Today, the has replaced the as the child custody standard.