Question 1

Why was the decision in Jenkins v. United States 1962) extremely significant for forensic psychology?

Accepted Answer

The decision in Jenkins v. United States

Question 2

Why are the APA ethical guidelines especially relevant for forensic psychologists that give expert testimony?

Accepted Answer

The American Psychological Association (

Question 3

Syndrome evidence has been used in the legal system for decades and is largely based on ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  a diagnostic tool 
B)  profiling 
C)  extensive research 
D)  clinical experience 
A)  a diagnostic tool 
B)  profiling 
C)  extensive research 
D)  clinical experience

Question 4

What are some of the potential sources of bias for expert witnesses?

Accepted Answer

Expert witnesses play a crucial role in

Question 5

An expert that explains the findings of a study on eyewitness identification then relates it back to the current case in which he is testifying for has used __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  valid research 
B)  an educational function 
C)  an evaluative approach 
D)  a relevant testimony approach 
A)  valid research 
B)  an educational function 
C)  an evaluative approach 
D)  a relevant testimony approach

Question 6

The jury is likely to give less credit to an expert that is paid because the expert can be seen as ______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  a hired gun 
B)  an opposing expert 
C)  knowing the defendant 
D)  presenting junk science 
A)  a hired gun 
B)  an opposing expert 
C)  knowing the defendant 
D)  presenting junk science

Question 7

____________ ruled that appellate courts should not second-guess a trial judge's decision to exclude expert testimony.

Accepted Answer

A)  Daubert v. Merrell Dow 
B)  General Electric Company v. Joiner 
C)  Kumho Tire Co. v. Carmichael 
D)  Jenkins v. United States 
A)  Daubert v. Merrell Dow 
B)  General Electric Company v. Joiner 
C)  Kumho Tire Co. v. Carmichael 
D)  Jenkins v. United States

Question 8

Evidence that is useful in addressing an issue before a court of law is referred to as __________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  reliable 
B)  probative 
C)  non-prejudicial 
D)  generally accepted 
A)  reliable 
B)  probative 
C)  non-prejudicial 
D)  generally accepted

Question 9

Which of the following was not an empirically supported factor that influenced the credibility of expert witnesses?

Accepted Answer

A)  Professional appearance 
B)  Testifying for only the defense 
C)  Offering your testimony for free 
D)  Actively practicing in your discipline 
A)  Professional appearance 
B)  Testifying for only the defense 
C)  Offering your testimony for free 
D)  Actively practicing in your discipline

Question 10

One problem with the increasing introduction of syndrome evidence is that _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  courts are treating it as junk science 
B)  there are very few syndromes that can be identified 
C)  the empirical evidence supporting their use is overwhelming 
D)  it is being used as substantive evidence to prove the legal issue before the court 
A)  courts are treating it as junk science 
B)  there are very few syndromes that can be identified 
C)  the empirical evidence supporting their use is overwhelming 
D)  it is being used as substantive evidence to prove the legal issue before the court

Question 11

Which one of APA's Ethical Principles 2002) best relates to our notion of scope of practice?

Accepted Answer

A)  Competence 
B)  Confidentiality 
C)  Informed consent 
D)  Training 
A)  Competence 
B)  Confidentiality 
C)  Informed consent 
D)  Training

Question 12

Which of the following is an example of ultimate issues testimony?

Accepted Answer

A)  stating that a defendant's risk to reoffend is high 
B)  stating that a defendant is incompetent to stand trial 
C)  stating that a defendant is mentally ill and dangerous 
D)  stating that a defendant's ability to control their impulses was impaired 
A)  stating that a defendant's risk to reoffend is high 
B)  stating that a defendant is incompetent to stand trial 
C)  stating that a defendant is mentally ill and dangerous 
D)  stating that a defendant's ability to control their impulses was impaired

Question 13

Which statement best characterizes the impact of expert testimony on mock jury verdicts?

Accepted Answer

A)  Experts have very little impact on the decisions of juries 
B)  Expert testimony has a profound impact on the final decisions of juries 
C)  Expert testimony has a modest impact across different types of cases 
D)  Expert testimony is more influential in cases with less complex evidence 
A)  Experts have very little impact on the decisions of juries 
B)  Expert testimony has a profound impact on the final decisions of juries 
C)  Expert testimony has a modest impact across different types of cases 
D)  Expert testimony is more influential in cases with less complex evidence

Question 14

An ethical forensic psychologist that provides expert testimony receives payment for his ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  time 
B)  testimony 
C)  reputation 
D)  conclusion 
A)  time 
B)  testimony 
C)  reputation 
D)  conclusion

Question 15

Which statement best characterizes the findings by Groscup et al. 2002) about the impact of Daubert on the admissibility of expert evidence?

Accepted Answer

A)  It increased the likelihood that poor science was admitted into the courts 
B)  It did not have a significant impact on the admissibility rates of expert testimony 
C)  Courts made drastic changes in their scrutiny of scientific evidence significantly diminishing the admission of junk science 
D)  Although less time was spent on examining the qualifications of experts, more time was spent on examining the scientific merit of their methods 
A)  It increased the likelihood that poor science was admitted into the courts 
B)  It did not have a significant impact on the admissibility rates of expert testimony 
C)  Courts made drastic changes in their scrutiny of scientific evidence significantly diminishing the admission of junk science 
D)  Although less time was spent on examining the qualifications of experts, more time was spent on examining the scientific merit of their methods

Why was the decision in Jenkins v. United States 1962) extremely significant for forensic psychology?

Why are the APA ethical guidelines especially relevant for forensic psychologists that give expert testimony?

Syndrome evidence has been used in the legal system for decades and is largely based on ____________.

What are some of the potential sources of bias for expert witnesses?

An expert that explains the findings of a study on eyewitness identification then relates it back to the current case in which he is testifying for has used __________.

The jury is likely to give less credit to an expert that is paid because the expert can be seen as ______________.

____________ ruled that appellate courts should not second-guess a trial judge's decision to exclude expert testimony.

Evidence that is useful in addressing an issue before a court of law is referred to as __________________.

Which of the following was not an empirically supported factor that influenced the credibility of expert witnesses?

One problem with the increasing introduction of syndrome evidence is that _____________.

Which one of APA's Ethical Principles 2002) best relates to our notion of scope of practice?

Which of the following is an example of ultimate issues testimony?

Which statement best characterizes the impact of expert testimony on mock jury verdicts?

An ethical forensic psychologist that provides expert testimony receives payment for his ___________.

Which statement best characterizes the findings by Groscup et al. 2002) about the impact of Daubert on the admissibility of expert evidence?

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

Why was the decision in Jenkins v. United States 1962) extremely significant for forensic psychology?

Why are the APA ethical guidelines especially relevant for forensic psychologists that give expert testimony?

Syndrome evidence has been used in the legal system for decades and is largely based on ____________.

What are some of the potential sources of bias for expert witnesses?

An expert that explains the findings of a study on eyewitness identification then relates it back to the current case in which he is testifying for has used __________.

The jury is likely to give less credit to an expert that is paid because the expert can be seen as ______________.

____________ ruled that appellate courts should not second-guess a trial judge's decision to exclude expert testimony.

Evidence that is useful in addressing an issue before a court of law is referred to as __________________.

Which of the following was not an empirically supported factor that influenced the credibility of expert witnesses?

One problem with the increasing introduction of syndrome evidence is that _____________.

Which one of APA's Ethical Principles 2002) best relates to our notion of scope of practice?

Which of the following is an example of ultimate issues testimony?

Which statement best characterizes the impact of expert testimony on mock jury verdicts?

An ethical forensic psychologist that provides expert testimony receives payment for his ___________.

Which statement best characterizes the findings by Groscup et al. 2002) about the impact of Daubert on the admissibility of expert evidence?

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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