Question 1

____________________ focus on the strengths and weaknesses of a defendant as they apply to the legal context.

Accepted Answer

A)  Causal explanation 
B)  Functional abilities 
C)  Interactive significance 
D)  Prescriptive remediation 
A)  Causal explanation 
B)  Functional abilities 
C)  Interactive significance 
D)  Prescriptive remediation B

Question 2

The focus of a competency evaluation is _____________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the defendant's present mental status 
B)  the defendant's past mental status 
C)  the ability of the defendant to stand trial 
D)  the defendant's potential for future violence 
A)  the defendant's present mental status 
B)  the defendant's past mental status 
C)  the ability of the defendant to stand trial 
D)  the defendant's potential for future violence A

Question 3

The most frequently occurring mental health question in criminal law is ________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  insanity 
B)  competency 
C)  civil commitment 
D)  identification as a sexual predator 
A)  insanity 
B)  competency 
C)  civil commitment 
D)  identification as a sexual predator B

Question 4

Based on the research presented in the textbook, which profession is the most likely to find a defendant incompetent?

Accepted Answer

A)  Psychologists 
B)  Psychiatrists 
C)  Social Workers 
D)  Profession does not play a role in the likelihood. 
A)  Psychologists 
B)  Psychiatrists 
C)  Social Workers 
D)  Profession does not play a role in the likelihood.

Question 5

Which assessment method do experts report using most frequently in competency evaluations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Clinical interview 
B)  Psychological tests 
C)  Mental status exam 
D)  Competency specific forensic instruments 
A)  Clinical interview 
B)  Psychological tests 
C)  Mental status exam 
D)  Competency specific forensic instruments

Question 6

According to Grisso 1988), the _______________ objective takes into account that different abilities may be required for different trials.

Accepted Answer

A)  functional 
B)  causal 
C)  interactive 
D)  prescriptive 
A)  functional 
B)  causal 
C)  interactive 
D)  prescriptive

Question 7

The prohibition against in abstentia developed into which of the following legal issues?

Accepted Answer

A)  Insanity 
B)  Competency 
C)  Civil commitment 
D)  Identification as a sexual predator 
A)  Insanity 
B)  Competency 
C)  Civil commitment 
D)  Identification as a sexual predator

Question 8

_____________________ formally recognized the competency rights of defendants awaiting execution.

Accepted Answer

A)  Godinez v. Moran 
B)  Jackson v. Indiana 
C)  Ford v. Wainwright 
D)  Sell v. United States 
A)  Godinez v. Moran 
B)  Jackson v. Indiana 
C)  Ford v. Wainwright 
D)  Sell v. United States

Question 9

Incompetent defendants typically ________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  are poorly educated 
B)  are married and gainfully employed 
C)  score well on competency measures 
D)  are largely free from mental illnesses 
A)  are poorly educated 
B)  are married and gainfully employed 
C)  score well on competency measures 
D)  are largely free from mental illnesses

Question 10

Distinguish between malingering and feigning, then explain their relations to competency evaluations.

Accepted Answer

Malingering and feigning are both terms

Question 11

In Jackson v. Indiana 1972), the Supreme Court ruled _________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  a trial may be delayed until a defendant is found competent 
B)  a defendant can only be held for a reasonable period of time 
C)  charges may be dismissed if a defendant is found incompetent 
D)  a defendant who is found incompetent is automatically civilly committed 
A)  a trial may be delayed until a defendant is found competent 
B)  a defendant can only be held for a reasonable period of time 
C)  charges may be dismissed if a defendant is found incompetent 
D)  a defendant who is found incompetent is automatically civilly committed

Question 12

Which of the following civil competencies is likely to be based on the most informal legal standards?

Accepted Answer

A)  Competence to Stand Trial 
B)  Competence for Treatment 
C)  Competence to Execute a Will 
D)  Competence Related to Guardianship 
A)  Competence to Stand Trial 
B)  Competence for Treatment 
C)  Competence to Execute a Will 
D)  Competence Related to Guardianship

Question 13

Which of the following are differences between psychologists and psychiatrists who conduct competency evaluations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Psychiatrists conduct longer interviews. 
B)  Psychologists use less collateral information. 
C)  Psychiatrists are more likely to use psychological testing. 
D)  Psychologists are more likely to find defendants incompetent. 
A)  Psychiatrists conduct longer interviews. 
B)  Psychologists use less collateral information. 
C)  Psychiatrists are more likely to use psychological testing. 
D)  Psychologists are more likely to find defendants incompetent.

Question 14

According to Grisso, what are the five elements that should be included in a competency evaluation?

Accepted Answer

According to Thomas Grisso, a prominent

Question 15

According to Wulach, there are several reasons for ensuring competency, including all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  It increases the accuracy of the trial. 
B)  Using it for trial strategy purposes. 
C)  It ensures fairness and the defendant's due process. 
D)  Without it, the integrity of the process can be questioned. 
A)  It increases the accuracy of the trial. 
B)  Using it for trial strategy purposes. 
C)  It ensures fairness and the defendant's due process. 
D)  Without it, the integrity of the process can be questioned.

Question 16

_______ of defendants referred for competency evaluations are found incompetent.

Accepted Answer

A)  <5% 
B)  10% 
C)  20% 
D)  45% 
A)  <5% 
B)  10% 
C)  20% 
D)  45%

Question 17

Is the rate of agreement between mental health evaluators and judicial determinations of competency a concern? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the rate of agreement between menta

Question 18

Which instrument was developed based on Canadian law?

Accepted Answer

A)  Competency Screening Test CST) 
B)  Fitness Interview Test- Revised FIT-R) 
C)  Georgia Court Competency Test GCCT) 
D)  Competency to Stand Trial Assessment Instrument CAI) 
A)  Competency Screening Test CST) 
B)  Fitness Interview Test- Revised FIT-R) 
C)  Georgia Court Competency Test GCCT) 
D)  Competency to Stand Trial Assessment Instrument CAI)

Question 19

Competency differs from insanity in that, _____________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  competency focuses on the defendant's future mental state 
B)  competency focuses on both the defendant's past and present mental state 
C)  competency focuses on the defendant’s present mental state, while insanity is retrospective 
D)  insanity focuses on the defendant's present mental state, while competency is retrospective 
A)  competency focuses on the defendant's future mental state 
B)  competency focuses on both the defendant's past and present mental state 
C)  competency focuses on the defendant’s present mental state, while insanity is retrospective 
D)  insanity focuses on the defendant's present mental state, while competency is retrospective

Question 20

Competency restoration _________________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  tends to be unsuccessful 
B)  involves lengthy hospitalization 
C)  only involves the use of psychotropic medication 
D)  research has suffered because of a small number of people who could not be restored to competency 
A)  tends to be unsuccessful 
B)  involves lengthy hospitalization 
C)  only involves the use of psychotropic medication 
D)  research has suffered because of a small number of people who could not be restored to competency

____________________ focus on the strengths and weaknesses of a defendant as they apply to the legal context.

The focus of a competency evaluation is _____________________.

The most frequently occurring mental health question in criminal law is ________________.

Based on the research presented in the textbook, which profession is the most likely to find a defendant incompetent?

Which assessment method do experts report using most frequently in competency evaluations?

According to Grisso 1988), the _______________ objective takes into account that different abilities may be required for different trials.

The prohibition against in abstentia developed into which of the following legal issues?

_____________________ formally recognized the competency rights of defendants awaiting execution.

Incompetent defendants typically ________________.

Distinguish between malingering and feigning, then explain their relations to competency evaluations.

In Jackson v. Indiana 1972), the Supreme Court ruled _________________.

Which of the following civil competencies is likely to be based on the most informal legal standards?

Which of the following are differences between psychologists and psychiatrists who conduct competency evaluations?

According to Grisso, what are the five elements that should be included in a competency evaluation?

According to Wulach, there are several reasons for ensuring competency, including all of the following except:

_______ of defendants referred for competency evaluations are found incompetent.

Is the rate of agreement between mental health evaluators and judicial determinations of competency a concern? Why or why not?

Which instrument was developed based on Canadian law?

Competency differs from insanity in that, _____________________.

Competency restoration _________________________.

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

Sexual Offenders

Civil Commitment

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 8: Criminal and Civil Competence

____________________ focus on the strengths and weaknesses of a defendant as they apply to the legal context.

The focus of a competency evaluation is _____________________.

The most frequently occurring mental health question in criminal law is ________________.

Based on the research presented in the textbook, which profession is the most likely to find a defendant incompetent?

Which assessment method do experts report using most frequently in competency evaluations?

According to Grisso 1988), the _______________ objective takes into account that different abilities may be required for different trials.

The prohibition against in abstentia developed into which of the following legal issues?

_____________________ formally recognized the competency rights of defendants awaiting execution.

Incompetent defendants typically ________________.

Distinguish between malingering and feigning, then explain their relations to competency evaluations.

In Jackson v. Indiana 1972), the Supreme Court ruled _________________.

Which of the following civil competencies is likely to be based on the most informal legal standards?

Which of the following are differences between psychologists and psychiatrists who conduct competency evaluations?

According to Grisso, what are the five elements that should be included in a competency evaluation?

According to Wulach, there are several reasons for ensuring competency, including all of the following except:

_______ of defendants referred for competency evaluations are found incompetent.

Is the rate of agreement between mental health evaluators and judicial determinations of competency a concern? Why or why not?

Which instrument was developed based on Canadian law?

Competency differs from insanity in that, _____________________.

Competency restoration _________________________.

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

Sexual Offenders

Civil Commitment

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