Question 1

Joint custody

Accepted Answer

A) is the same as shared physical custody. 
B) means the child lives with each parent an equal amount of the time. 
C) means the parents split financial responsibility of the child equally. 
D) differs widely from state to state. 
A) is the same as shared physical custody. 
B) means the child lives with each parent an equal amount of the time. 
C) means the parents split financial responsibility of the child equally. 
D) differs widely from state to state.

Question 2

In child-custody evaluations,observing a child interacting with his or her parent is

Accepted Answer

A) not useful because parents are on their best behavior. 
B) often helpful. 
C) not admissible in court. 
D) very rarely relied on by experienced evaluators. 
A) not useful because parents are on their best behavior. 
B) often helpful. 
C) not admissible in court. 
D) very rarely relied on by experienced evaluators.

Question 3

There is a move toward more compulsory mediation of custody disputes mainly because it

Accepted Answer

A) results in better adjustment of children post-divorce. 
B) reduces the workload of the courts. 
C) decreases the association between parental and child problems. 
D) allows the mediator to advocate for the less powerful spouse. 
A) results in better adjustment of children post-divorce. 
B) reduces the workload of the courts. 
C) decreases the association between parental and child problems. 
D) allows the mediator to advocate for the less powerful spouse.

Question 4

What is meant by joint custody?

Accepted Answer

Joint custody refers to a legal arrangem

Question 5

A comprehensive procedure that uses testing,observation,and interviewers with each parent and child,as part of custody evaluation is the

Accepted Answer

A) Ackerman-Schoendorf Scales for Parent Evaluation of Custody. 
B) Parent-Child Relationship Inventory. 
C) Parenting Stress Index. 
D) Parenting Satisfaction Scale. 
A) Ackerman-Schoendorf Scales for Parent Evaluation of Custody. 
B) Parent-Child Relationship Inventory. 
C) Parenting Stress Index. 
D) Parenting Satisfaction Scale.

Question 6

For joint custody to work beneficially for children,parents must

Accepted Answer

A) be able to empathize with the child. 
B) trust the other parent's parenting skills. 
C) separate their own feelings about the other parent from the child's needs. 
D) all of the above 
A) be able to empathize with the child. 
B) trust the other parent's parenting skills. 
C) separate their own feelings about the other parent from the child's needs. 
D) all of the above

Question 7

Describe and evaluate four psychological tests and scales used in a child-custody evaluation.

Accepted Answer

1. Parenting Stress Index (PSI): This te

Question 8

Which of the following was NOT listed in Chapter 9 as a factor that is important for joint custody?

Accepted Answer

A) Empathizing between parents 
B) Trust between parents 
C) Cooperation between parents 
D) Motivation to provide continued access to the other parent 
A) Empathizing between parents 
B) Trust between parents 
C) Cooperation between parents 
D) Motivation to provide continued access to the other parent

Question 9

What is the tender-years doctrine? Is it still in favor?

Accepted Answer

The tender-years doctrine is a legal pri

Question 10

Which of these is NOT a type of client for the psychologist who does child-custody evaluations?

Accepted Answer

A) Society in general 
B) The child or children 
C) The parents 
D) The judge 
A) Society in general 
B) The child or children 
C) The parents 
D) The judge

Question 11

If a psychologist who acted as a couple's marriage counselor advised the judge on custody when the couple divorced,they would have

Accepted Answer

A) served as a mediator. 
B) a dual relationship. 
C) broken the law. 
D) served the best interests of the child. 
A) served as a mediator. 
B) a dual relationship. 
C) broken the law. 
D) served the best interests of the child.

Question 12

The principle of confidentiality between client and psychologist,in child custody evaluations is applicable to

Accepted Answer

A) both minors and adults. 
B) minors,but not adults. 
C) adults,but not minors. 
D) neither minors nor adults. 
A) both minors and adults. 
B) minors,but not adults. 
C) adults,but not minors. 
D) neither minors nor adults.

Question 13

Psychologists testifying in child custody cases should

Accepted Answer

A) reflect objectivity. 
B) stick to one side or the other. 
C) not provide an "expert opinion". 
D) merely assist the lawyers. 
A) reflect objectivity. 
B) stick to one side or the other. 
C) not provide an "expert opinion". 
D) merely assist the lawyers.

Question 14

Custody is contested in ________ of divorces.

Accepted Answer

A) almost all 
B) a majority 
C) about half 
D) a minority 
A) almost all 
B) a majority 
C) about half 
D) a minority

Question 15

The purpose of the ______________ is to assess the type and severity of stresses associated with the child-rearing role.

Accepted Answer

A) Ackerman-Schoendorf Scales for Parent Evaluation of Custody 
B) Parent-Child Relationship Inventory 
C) Parenting Stress Index 
D) Parenting Satisfaction Scale 
A) Ackerman-Schoendorf Scales for Parent Evaluation of Custody 
B) Parent-Child Relationship Inventory 
C) Parenting Stress Index 
D) Parenting Satisfaction Scale

Question 16

Do judges want ultimate-opinion testimony from psychologists in custody-determination cases?

Accepted Answer

The desire for ultimate-opinion testimon

Joint custody

In child-custody evaluations,observing a child interacting with his or her parent is

There is a move toward more compulsory mediation of custody disputes mainly because it

What is meant by joint custody?

A comprehensive procedure that uses testing,observation,and interviewers with each parent and child,as part of custody evaluation is the

For joint custody to work beneficially for children,parents must

Describe and evaluate four psychological tests and scales used in a child-custody evaluation.

Which of the following was NOT listed in Chapter 9 as a factor that is important for joint custody?

What is the tender-years doctrine? Is it still in favor?

Which of these is NOT a type of client for the psychologist who does child-custody evaluations?

If a psychologist who acted as a couple's marriage counselor advised the judge on custody when the couple divorced,they would have

The principle of confidentiality between client and psychologist,in child custody evaluations is applicable to

Psychologists testifying in child custody cases should

Custody is contested in ________ of divorces.

The purpose of the ______________ is to assess the type and severity of stresses associated with the child-rearing role.

Do judges want ultimate-opinion testimony from psychologists in custody-determination cases?

Forensic Psychology: Promises and Problems

Forensic Psychologists: Roles and Responsibilities

Psychology and Law Enforcement: Selection, Training, and Evaluation

Techniques of Criminal Investigation: Profiling, Psychological Autopsies, Hypnosis, and Lie Detection

Insanity and Competency

From Dangerousness to Risk Assessment: Violence, Sexual Offending, Domestic Violence, Child Abuse, and Suicide

Syndrome Evidence: Battered Woman Syndrome and Rape Trauma Syndrome

Child Sexual Abuse

Improving Eyewitness Identification Procedures

Interrogations and Confessions

Discrimination

Sexual Harassment

Death Penalty Trials and Appeals

Influencing Public Policy

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Exam 9: Child Custody and Related Decisions

Joint custody

In child-custody evaluations,observing a child interacting with his or her parent is

There is a move toward more compulsory mediation of custody disputes mainly because it

What is meant by joint custody?

A comprehensive procedure that uses testing,observation,and interviewers with each parent and child,as part of custody evaluation is the

For joint custody to work beneficially for children,parents must

Describe and evaluate four psychological tests and scales used in a child-custody evaluation.

Which of the following was NOT listed in Chapter 9 as a factor that is important for joint custody?

What is the tender-years doctrine? Is it still in favor?

Which of these is NOT a type of client for the psychologist who does child-custody evaluations?

If a psychologist who acted as a couple's marriage counselor advised the judge on custody when the couple divorced,they would have

The principle of confidentiality between client and psychologist,in child custody evaluations is applicable to

Psychologists testifying in child custody cases should

Custody is contested in ________ of divorces.

The purpose of the ______________ is to assess the type and severity of stresses associated with the child-rearing role.

Do judges want ultimate-opinion testimony from psychologists in custody-determination cases?

Forensic Psychology: Promises and Problems

Forensic Psychologists: Roles and Responsibilities

Psychology and Law Enforcement: Selection, Training, and Evaluation

Techniques of Criminal Investigation: Profiling, Psychological Autopsies, Hypnosis, and Lie Detection

Insanity and Competency

From Dangerousness to Risk Assessment: Violence, Sexual Offending, Domestic Violence, Child Abuse, and Suicide

Syndrome Evidence: Battered Woman Syndrome and Rape Trauma Syndrome

Child Sexual Abuse

Improving Eyewitness Identification Procedures

Interrogations and Confessions

Discrimination

Sexual Harassment

Death Penalty Trials and Appeals

Influencing Public Policy

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