Exam 7: Syndrome Evidence: Battered Woman Syndrome and Rape Trauma Syndrome

Which of the following is NOT a typical role for the forensic psychologist when a woman is charged with the murder of her spouse or lover?

Which of the following is more characteristic of the acute crisis phase than of the long-term reaction phase,in rape victims?

The term rape trauma syndrome was coined by

RTS is most often used in the courtroom to

Describe the components of the battered woman syndrome.

Which of the following has been offered by experts as an explanation of the question why some women kill their batterers and others do not?

If a batterer controls when and when not his partner can drive,he is displaying what category of psychological abuse?

Why has PTSD been suggested as a substitute for RTS as part of the evidence for the prosecution in contested rape cases?

Describe the origins of the term rape trauma syndrome.

Describe activities by the psychologist in the assessment of the presence of rape trauma syndrome.

Feeling that one has no control over one's life refers to what component of Battered Woman Syndrome?

What are the phases in the cycle of abuse or cycle of violence?

Evaluate the work of Lenore Walker on the battered woman syndrome.

Should a battered woman who has killed her abuser use insanity as a defense?

Describe the purpose and components of the power and control wheel.

In Koss and Harvey's ecological model,the meaning assigned to the traumatic event by the victim is an example of a ________ variable.

What are the goals of a forensic psychologist who testifies as an expert witness in a case in which a battered woman has killed her abuser? Is the psychologist an objective scientist or an advocate?

Define psychological self-defense.Is it an accepted legal defense?

What are some criticisms of the battered woman syndrome,as a concept? What are some criticisms of the use of the battered woman syndrome as part of the defense by a woman who has killed her batterer?

Some courts deny psychological testimony in rape cases because