Question 1

Identify the ways in which deviant sexual urges can be assessed.

Accepted Answer

Deviant sexual urges can be assessed in a variety of ways, including through clinical interviews with trained mental health professionals, self-report questionnaires, and psychological testing. Additionally, behavioral assessments and observation of sexual behaviors can also be used to identify deviant sexual urges. It is important for assessments to be conducted in a sensitive and non-judgmental manner, with a focus on understanding the individual's experiences and providing appropriate support and treatment.

Question 2

Paraphilias are _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  illegal in all states. 
B)  sexual deviations resulting from the use of illicit substances. 
C)  mental illnesses that focus on sexual attraction to illegal activities . 
D)  sexual disorders in which sexual arousal occurs because of atypical objects or individuals. 
A)  illegal in all states. 
B)  sexual deviations resulting from the use of illicit substances. 
C)  mental illnesses that focus on sexual attraction to illegal activities . 
D)  sexual disorders in which sexual arousal occurs because of atypical objects or individuals. D

Question 3

Sexual predators are _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  anyone who has sexually assaulted a child. 
B)  anyone who has perpetrated a sexual crime. 
C)  legally designated sexual offenders found to be mentally ill and dangerous. 
D)  sexual offenders who expose their genitals to unwilling individuals. 
A)  anyone who has sexually assaulted a child. 
B)  anyone who has perpetrated a sexual crime. 
C)  legally designated sexual offenders found to be mentally ill and dangerous. 
D)  sexual offenders who expose their genitals to unwilling individuals. C

Question 4

Which of the following is a structured approach to assessing sexual violence?

Accepted Answer

A)  SVR-20 
B)  SORAG 
C)  HCR-20 
D)  Static-99 
A)  SVR-20 
B)  SORAG 
C)  HCR-20 
D)  Static-99

Question 5

Components of potentially successful treatment programs for sexual offenders include all of the following, except __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  relapse prevention 
B)  sexual dysfunctions 
C)  targeting underlying deficits 
D)  a cognitive-behavioral approach 
A)  relapse prevention 
B)  sexual dysfunctions 
C)  targeting underlying deficits 
D)  a cognitive-behavioral approach

Question 6

All of the following is true of online child pornography offenders, except:

Accepted Answer

A)  The majority of online child pornography offenders previous history of violence. 
B)  Compared to contact offenders, online child pornography offenders have greater psychological barriers. 
C)  The majority of online child pornography offenders will commit a new sexual offense during a 1.5-6 year follow-up. 
D)  When compared to offenders convicted of soliciting minors online for sex, online child pornography offenders had greater levels of sexual deviation. 
A)  The majority of online child pornography offenders previous history of violence. 
B)  Compared to contact offenders, online child pornography offenders have greater psychological barriers. 
C)  The majority of online child pornography offenders will commit a new sexual offense during a 1.5-6 year follow-up. 
D)  When compared to offenders convicted of soliciting minors online for sex, online child pornography offenders had greater levels of sexual deviation.

Question 7

All of the following are mentioned as target areas for sexual offender psychological assessment, except ______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive distortions 
B)  sexual fantasies 
C)  victim empathy 
D)  relapse prevention 
A)  cognitive distortions 
B)  sexual fantasies 
C)  victim empathy 
D)  relapse prevention

Question 8

Which psychological measure has the most difficulty assessing specifically whether a person expressed any sexually deviant behavior or sexually deviant thoughts?

Accepted Answer

A)  MMPI-II 
B)  Sex fantasy inventory 
C)  Phallometric measure 
D)  Multiphasic Sex Inventory-II 
A)  MMPI-II 
B)  Sex fantasy inventory 
C)  Phallometric measure 
D)  Multiphasic Sex Inventory-II

Question 9

More juvenile sexual offenders ________________ than adult sex offenders.

Accepted Answer

A)  use violence 
B)  do not know their victim 
C)  have been sexually victimized 
D)  select victims slightly older than they are 
A)  use violence 
B)  do not know their victim 
C)  have been sexually victimized 
D)  select victims slightly older than they are

Question 10

______________________ laws require that sexual offenders live a minimum distance from locations typically seen as high risk to them recidivating.

Accepted Answer

A)  Residency 
B)  Registration 
C)  Notification 
D)  Sexual predator 
A)  Residency 
B)  Registration 
C)  Notification 
D)  Sexual predator

Question 11

Studies on the effectiveness of treatment for sexual offenders has been criticized for all of the following reasons except:

Accepted Answer

A)  poor comparison groups 
B)  there are too few well-controlled studies 
C)  follow-up studies did not find the same differences found by the original studies 
D)  researchers appear to be biased in their selection of more or less dangerous offenders 
A)  poor comparison groups 
B)  there are too few well-controlled studies 
C)  follow-up studies did not find the same differences found by the original studies 
D)  researchers appear to be biased in their selection of more or less dangerous offenders

Question 12

The three primary types of laws passed in the past decade regarding sexual offenders include all of the following, except ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  residency laws 
B)  sexual predator laws 
C)  place of employment laws 
D)  registration and notification laws 
A)  residency laws 
B)  sexual predator laws 
C)  place of employment laws 
D)  registration and notification laws

Question 13

Which of the following is an example of a cognitive distortion, specific to sexual offending, found among sexual offenders?

Accepted Answer

A)  Viewing nude bodies is sexual arousing 
B)  A four year-old victim wore suggestive clothing 
C)  Sexual offenders are more likely to reoffend than non sexual offenders 
D)  The goals of sexual offending is sexual gratification and control of the victim 
A)  Viewing nude bodies is sexual arousing 
B)  A four year-old victim wore suggestive clothing 
C)  Sexual offenders are more likely to reoffend than non sexual offenders 
D)  The goals of sexual offending is sexual gratification and control of the victim

Question 14

What are the three primary types of laws in relation to sexual offenders?

Accepted Answer

The three primary types of laws in relat

Question 15

Female sex offenders resemble male sexual offenders in which way?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prior abuse 
B)  Anger levels 
C)  Presence of mental illness 
D)  Higher rates of male victims than female victims 
A)  Prior abuse 
B)  Anger levels 
C)  Presence of mental illness 
D)  Higher rates of male victims than female victims

Question 16

Does research support the use of actuarial measures in the field?
3. Identify the most important risk factors for assessing sexual violence.

Accepted Answer

Research in the field of forensic psycho

Question 17

SSRIs __________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  reduce testosterone levels in sexual offenders 
B)  reduce sexual interest because of their common side effects 
C)  have been fount to hold little promise in the treatment of sexual offenders 
D)  are rarely used for treatment in sexual offenders because of the poor treatment compliance 
A)  reduce testosterone levels in sexual offenders 
B)  reduce sexual interest because of their common side effects 
C)  have been fount to hold little promise in the treatment of sexual offenders 
D)  are rarely used for treatment in sexual offenders because of the poor treatment compliance

Question 18

Define and distinguish between the terms child molester, pedophile, hebephile, rapist, and sexually violent predator.

Accepted Answer

A child molester is an individual who en

Question 19

Which is true regarding the assessment of sexual violence in juvenile sexual offenders?

Accepted Answer

A)  Base rates for juvenile sexual violence is relatively high. 
B)  There is more information available to use for juvenile assessments. 
C)  The reliability and validity for juvenile risk assessment measures is limited. 
D)  There are no measures available for the assessment of sexual violence in juveniles. 
A)  Base rates for juvenile sexual violence is relatively high. 
B)  There is more information available to use for juvenile assessments. 
C)  The reliability and validity for juvenile risk assessment measures is limited. 
D)  There are no measures available for the assessment of sexual violence in juveniles.

Question 20

According to the text, a consequence of this type of law is a decrease in the reporting of incest offenses because families do not want to face the possibility of negative publicity.

Accepted Answer

A)  residency laws 
B)  sexual predator laws 
C)  place of employment laws 
D)  registration and notification laws 
A)  residency laws 
B)  sexual predator laws 
C)  place of employment laws 
D)  registration and notification laws

Identify the ways in which deviant sexual urges can be assessed.

Paraphilias are _____________.

Sexual predators are _____________.

Which of the following is a structured approach to assessing sexual violence?

Components of potentially successful treatment programs for sexual offenders include all of the following, except __________.

All of the following is true of online child pornography offenders, except:

All of the following are mentioned as target areas for sexual offender psychological assessment, except ______________.

Which psychological measure has the most difficulty assessing specifically whether a person expressed any sexually deviant behavior or sexually deviant thoughts?

More juvenile sexual offenders ________________ than adult sex offenders.

______________________ laws require that sexual offenders live a minimum distance from locations typically seen as high risk to them recidivating.

Studies on the effectiveness of treatment for sexual offenders has been criticized for all of the following reasons except:

The three primary types of laws passed in the past decade regarding sexual offenders include all of the following, except ___________.

Which of the following is an example of a cognitive distortion, specific to sexual offending, found among sexual offenders?

What are the three primary types of laws in relation to sexual offenders?

Female sex offenders resemble male sexual offenders in which way?

Does research support the use of actuarial measures in the field? 3. Identify the most important risk factors for assessing sexual violence.

SSRIs __________________.

Define and distinguish between the terms child molester, pedophile, hebephile, rapist, and sexually violent predator.

Which is true regarding the assessment of sexual violence in juvenile sexual offenders?

According to the text, a consequence of this type of law is a decrease in the reporting of incest offenses because families do not want to face the possibility of negative publicity.

What Is Forensic Psychology an Introduction

Assessment, Treatment, and Consultation in Forensic Psychology

Expert Testimony and the Role of an Expert

Psychopathy

Violence Risk Assessment

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 6: Sexual Offenders

Identify the ways in which deviant sexual urges can be assessed.

Paraphilias are _____________.

Sexual predators are _____________.

Which of the following is a structured approach to assessing sexual violence?

Components of potentially successful treatment programs for sexual offenders include all of the following, except __________.

All of the following is true of online child pornography offenders, except:

All of the following are mentioned as target areas for sexual offender psychological assessment, except ______________.

Which psychological measure has the most difficulty assessing specifically whether a person expressed any sexually deviant behavior or sexually deviant thoughts?

More juvenile sexual offenders ________________ than adult sex offenders.

______________________ laws require that sexual offenders live a minimum distance from locations typically seen as high risk to them recidivating.

Studies on the effectiveness of treatment for sexual offenders has been criticized for all of the following reasons except:

The three primary types of laws passed in the past decade regarding sexual offenders include all of the following, except ___________.

Which of the following is an example of a cognitive distortion, specific to sexual offending, found among sexual offenders?

What are the three primary types of laws in relation to sexual offenders?

Female sex offenders resemble male sexual offenders in which way?

Does research support the use of actuarial measures in the field? 3. Identify the most important risk factors for assessing sexual violence.

SSRIs __________________.

Define and distinguish between the terms child molester, pedophile, hebephile, rapist, and sexually violent predator.

Which is true regarding the assessment of sexual violence in juvenile sexual offenders?

According to the text, a consequence of this type of law is a decrease in the reporting of incest offenses because families do not want to face the possibility of negative publicity.

What Is Forensic Psychology an Introduction

Assessment, Treatment, and Consultation in Forensic Psychology

Expert Testimony and the Role of an Expert

Psychopathy

Violence Risk Assessment

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

Filters