Question 1

_____________ critiqued early attempts by psychologists to apply psychology to the legal system.

Accepted Answer

A)  John Johnson 
B)  Hugo Munsterberg 
C)  Dean John Wigmore 
D)  Judge David Bazelon 
A)  John Johnson 
B)  Hugo Munsterberg 
C)  Dean John Wigmore 
D)  Judge David Bazelon C

Question 2

The real danger in all the different potential sources of bias is that ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  there are no legal sanctions 
B)  experts fail to recognize the sources of bias 
C)  there are different ethics for psychologists and attorneys 
D)  graduate programs fail to train psychologists in regard to these issues 
A)  there are no legal sanctions 
B)  experts fail to recognize the sources of bias 
C)  there are different ethics for psychologists and attorneys 
D)  graduate programs fail to train psychologists in regard to these issues B

Question 3

Which of the following are not one of the 4 Cs identified by Kwartner and Boccaccini 2008)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Clarity 
B)  Certainty 
C)  Case-specificity 
D)  Client knowledge 
A)  Clarity 
B)  Certainty 
C)  Case-specificity 
D)  Client knowledge D

Question 4

The dominant standard for the admissibility of scientific evidence for 70 years under Frye was _______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  a falsifiable theory 
B)  known or potential error rate 
C)  a reasonable degree of certainty 
D)  general acceptance by the scientific community 
A)  a falsifiable theory 
B)  known or potential error rate 
C)  a reasonable degree of certainty 
D)  general acceptance by the scientific community

Question 5

Asking an expert to take a reference to a psychological test out of a report because it will harm the defendant's case is an example of which potential source of bias?

Accepted Answer

A)  Notoriety 
B)  Attorney pressure 
C)  Financial incentives 
D)  Extra-forensic relationship 
A)  Notoriety 
B)  Attorney pressure 
C)  Financial incentives 
D)  Extra-forensic relationship

Question 6

Psychologists may not be able to reasonably avoid a multiple relationship if they _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  are routinely retained by either side 
B)  are the only psychologist in that geographic area 
C)  are already providing therapy to a client who becomes involved in a custody dispute 
D)  are asked by an attorney to conduct an evaluation on a person and treat them simultaneously 
A)  are routinely retained by either side 
B)  are the only psychologist in that geographic area 
C)  are already providing therapy to a client who becomes involved in a custody dispute 
D)  are asked by an attorney to conduct an evaluation on a person and treat them simultaneously

Question 7

The purpose of a forensic psychologist acting as an expert witness is to _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  emotionally support the client 
B)  make a legal decision for the court 
C)  assist the court’s decision-making 
D)  add credibility to the legal proceedings 
A)  emotionally support the client 
B)  make a legal decision for the court 
C)  assist the court’s decision-making 
D)  add credibility to the legal proceedings

Question 8

What percentage of evidence offered in court is likely both probative and prejudicial?

Accepted Answer

A)  0% 
B)  33% 
C)  66% 
D)  100% 
A)  0% 
B)  33% 
C)  66% 
D)  100%

Question 9

Which challenge to expert testimony appears to be the most effective?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cross-examination 
B)  Judicial instructions 
C)  Employing an opposing expert 
D)  Identifying the qualifications of the expert 
A)  Cross-examination 
B)  Judicial instructions 
C)  Employing an opposing expert 
D)  Identifying the qualifications of the expert

Question 10

In a survey of 160 different published cases, Edens and colleagues 2012) found _______________ was the most frequent bias leveled at forensic psychologists.

Accepted Answer

A)  being for sale 
B)  dual relationships 
C)  corrupting science 
D)  delivering ultimate issue testimony 
A)  being for sale 
B)  dual relationships 
C)  corrupting science 
D)  delivering ultimate issue testimony

Question 11

______________ ruled that Daubert applied to technical and specialized knowledge, not just scientific expert testimony.

Accepted Answer

A)  Jenkins v. United States 
B)  General Electric Co. v. Joiner 
C)  Kuhmo Tire Co., Ltd. v. Carmichael 
D)  Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals 
A)  Jenkins v. United States 
B)  General Electric Co. v. Joiner 
C)  Kuhmo Tire Co., Ltd. v. Carmichael 
D)  Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals

Question 12

One of the major problems identified in the text with the use of judicial instructions to challenge expert testimony is that _______________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the use is barred in federal court 
B)  jurors have difficulty understanding them 
C)  judges are not perceived as credible sources of scientific knowledge 
D)  they actually increase the attention jurors pay to the improper testimony 
A)  the use is barred in federal court 
B)  jurors have difficulty understanding them 
C)  judges are not perceived as credible sources of scientific knowledge 
D)  they actually increase the attention jurors pay to the improper testimony

Question 13

Research examining the influence of ultimate issues testimony on juries has found

Accepted Answer

A)  ultimate issue testimony is never allowed in court. 
B)  ultimate issue testimony leads to incorrect jury decisions. 
C)  ultimate issue testimony leads to longer jury deliberations. 
D)  ultimate issue testimony does not overly bias jury decisions. 
A)  ultimate issue testimony is never allowed in court. 
B)  ultimate issue testimony leads to incorrect jury decisions. 
C)  ultimate issue testimony leads to longer jury deliberations. 
D)  ultimate issue testimony does not overly bias jury decisions.

Question 14

All of the following are drawbacks of using an opposing expert, except _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  criticism of both experts 
B)  increasing the cost of the trial 
C)  confusing the judge and the jury 
D)  discrediting another expert witness 
A)  criticism of both experts 
B)  increasing the cost of the trial 
C)  confusing the judge and the jury 
D)  discrediting another expert witness

Question 15

A survey of attorneys found that the majority chose a forensic psychologist because of their ______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  price and expertise 
B)  political and moral beliefs 
C)  knowledge, ability to communicate, and overall reputation 
D)  willingness to testify in a case as the attorney recommended 
A)  price and expertise 
B)  political and moral beliefs 
C)  knowledge, ability to communicate, and overall reputation 
D)  willingness to testify in a case as the attorney recommended

Question 16

Ethics relating to financial arrangements usually encourage psychologists to ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  avoid exorbitantly high fees 
B)  take on pro bono cases 
C)  avoid billing on an hourly basis 
D)  require payment in advance of providing services 
A)  avoid exorbitantly high fees 
B)  take on pro bono cases 
C)  avoid billing on an hourly basis 
D)  require payment in advance of providing services

Question 17

What is the difference between substantive evidence and character evidence?

Accepted Answer

Substantive evidence and character evide

Question 18

Many scholars suggested that concern over ____________________ was part of the impetus for the Daubert decision.

Accepted Answer

A)  the admission of junk science 
B)  the reduction in the power of judges 
C)  the complete ban of psychological evidence 
D)  the lack of expert witnesses in complicated cases 
A)  the admission of junk science 
B)  the reduction in the power of judges 
C)  the complete ban of psychological evidence 
D)  the lack of expert witnesses in complicated cases

Question 19

Under the Daubert standard, what are the criteria that must be evaluated by the judge?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reliability, testable theory or technique, legal sufficiency, lack of bias 
B)  Validity, legal sufficiency, relevance, general acceptance 
C)  Reliability, validity, general acceptance in the scientific community, known error rate 
D)  General acceptance, known error rate, peer review, testable theory or technique 
A)  Reliability, testable theory or technique, legal sufficiency, lack of bias 
B)  Validity, legal sufficiency, relevance, general acceptance 
C)  Reliability, validity, general acceptance in the scientific community, known error rate 
D)  General acceptance, known error rate, peer review, testable theory or technique

Question 20

Explain each case in the Daubert Trilogy and their contributions to the procedures concerning the admissibility of modern expert testimony.

Accepted Answer

The Daubert Trilogy refers to three land

_____________ critiqued early attempts by psychologists to apply psychology to the legal system.

The real danger in all the different potential sources of bias is that ___________.

Which of the following are not one of the 4 Cs identified by Kwartner and Boccaccini 2008)?

The dominant standard for the admissibility of scientific evidence for 70 years under Frye was _______________.

Asking an expert to take a reference to a psychological test out of a report because it will harm the defendant's case is an example of which potential source of bias?

Psychologists may not be able to reasonably avoid a multiple relationship if they _____________.

The purpose of a forensic psychologist acting as an expert witness is to _____________.

What percentage of evidence offered in court is likely both probative and prejudicial?

Which challenge to expert testimony appears to be the most effective?

In a survey of 160 different published cases, Edens and colleagues 2012) found _______________ was the most frequent bias leveled at forensic psychologists.

______________ ruled that Daubert applied to technical and specialized knowledge, not just scientific expert testimony.

One of the major problems identified in the text with the use of judicial instructions to challenge expert testimony is that _______________________.

Research examining the influence of ultimate issues testimony on juries has found

All of the following are drawbacks of using an opposing expert, except _________.

A survey of attorneys found that the majority chose a forensic psychologist because of their ______________.

Ethics relating to financial arrangements usually encourage psychologists to ___________.

What is the difference between substantive evidence and character evidence?

Many scholars suggested that concern over ____________________ was part of the impetus for the Daubert decision.

Under the Daubert standard, what are the criteria that must be evaluated by the judge?

Explain each case in the Daubert Trilogy and their contributions to the procedures concerning the admissibility of modern expert testimony.

What Is Forensic Psychology an Introduction

Assessment, Treatment, and Consultation in Forensic Psychology

Psychopathy

Violence Risk Assessment

Sexual Offenders

Civil Commitment

Criminal and Civil Competence

Insanity, Criminal Responsibility, and Diminished Capacity

Domestic Violence and Stalking

Juvenile Delinquency and Juvenile Justice

Child Custody

Personal Injury and Discrimination in Civil Law

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Exam 3: Expert Testimony and the Role of an Expert

_____________ critiqued early attempts by psychologists to apply psychology to the legal system.

The real danger in all the different potential sources of bias is that ___________.

Which of the following are not one of the 4 Cs identified by Kwartner and Boccaccini 2008)?

The dominant standard for the admissibility of scientific evidence for 70 years under Frye was _______________.

Asking an expert to take a reference to a psychological test out of a report because it will harm the defendant's case is an example of which potential source of bias?

Psychologists may not be able to reasonably avoid a multiple relationship if they _____________.

The purpose of a forensic psychologist acting as an expert witness is to _____________.

What percentage of evidence offered in court is likely both probative and prejudicial?

Which challenge to expert testimony appears to be the most effective?

In a survey of 160 different published cases, Edens and colleagues 2012) found _______________ was the most frequent bias leveled at forensic psychologists.

______________ ruled that Daubert applied to technical and specialized knowledge, not just scientific expert testimony.

One of the major problems identified in the text with the use of judicial instructions to challenge expert testimony is that _______________________.

Research examining the influence of ultimate issues testimony on juries has found

All of the following are drawbacks of using an opposing expert, except _________.

A survey of attorneys found that the majority chose a forensic psychologist because of their ______________.

Ethics relating to financial arrangements usually encourage psychologists to ___________.

What is the difference between substantive evidence and character evidence?

Many scholars suggested that concern over ____________________ was part of the impetus for the Daubert decision.

Under the Daubert standard, what are the criteria that must be evaluated by the judge?

Explain each case in the Daubert Trilogy and their contributions to the procedures concerning the admissibility of modern expert testimony.

What Is Forensic Psychology an Introduction

Assessment, Treatment, and Consultation in Forensic Psychology

Psychopathy

Violence Risk Assessment

Sexual Offenders

Civil Commitment

Criminal and Civil Competence

Insanity, Criminal Responsibility, and Diminished Capacity

Domestic Violence and Stalking

Juvenile Delinquency and Juvenile Justice

Child Custody

Personal Injury and Discrimination in Civil Law

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