Question 1

Which of the following is not one of the reforms that Emery et al. 2005) recommend for child custody evaluations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Limit expert testimony 
B)  Improve the legal standards for child custody 
C)  Encourage parents to reach an agreement rather than contest child custody 
D)  Require couples to attend counseling prior to any divorce involving children 
A)  Limit expert testimony 
B)  Improve the legal standards for child custody 
C)  Encourage parents to reach an agreement rather than contest child custody 
D)  Require couples to attend counseling prior to any divorce involving children

Question 2

________ custody means that a child lives with a particular parent and that parent is primarily responsible for the daily care of that child.

Accepted Answer

A)  Sole 
B)  Legal 
C)  Physical 
D)  Parental 
A)  Sole 
B)  Legal 
C)  Physical 
D)  Parental

Question 3

Which of the following is the most frequently administered test to parents, as a part of child-custody evaluations?

Accepted Answer

A)  MMPI-2 
B)  Bricklin scales 
C)  Thematic Apperception Test 
D)  Rorschach Inkblot Technique 
A)  MMPI-2 
B)  Bricklin scales 
C)  Thematic Apperception Test 
D)  Rorschach Inkblot Technique

Question 4

Which of the following is true regarding child custody evaluators?

Accepted Answer

A) Most have experience with children, adolescents , and adults. 
B)  Most of them have very little experience practicing psychology. 
C)  Most do not explain the limitations of confidentiality to their clients. 
D)  They spend less time conducting custody evaluations than the used to. 
A) Most have experience with children, adolescents , and adults. 
B)  Most of them have very little experience practicing psychology. 
C)  Most do not explain the limitations of confidentiality to their clients. 
D)  They spend less time conducting custody evaluations than the used to.

Question 5

According to Bow and Quinnell 2001), which of the following did custody experts rate as the most important procedure in conducting a custody evaluation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Home visits 
B)  Psychological testing of child 
C)  A clinical interview with the child 
D)  A clinical interview with both parents 
A)  Home visits 
B)  Psychological testing of child 
C)  A clinical interview with the child 
D)  A clinical interview with both parents

Question 6

Bauserman 2002) concluded that _________________________, based on his meta-analysis of the literature.

Accepted Answer

A)  children in divided custody experience improved family relationships 
B)  children in joint custody were better adjusted than children in sole custody 
C)  children from sole custody arrangements experiences better emotional adjustment 
D)  children in split custody exhibited increased self-esteem and fewer behavioral problems 
A)  children in divided custody experience improved family relationships 
B)  children in joint custody were better adjusted than children in sole custody 
C)  children from sole custody arrangements experiences better emotional adjustment 
D)  children in split custody exhibited increased self-esteem and fewer behavioral problems

Question 7

_________________ occurs when each parent is awarded custody during different times of the year.

Accepted Answer

A)  Sole custody 
B)  Split custody 
C)  Joint custody 
D)  Divided custody 
A)  Sole custody 
B)  Split custody 
C)  Joint custody 
D)  Divided custody

Question 8

Which of the following is not a difficulty discussed in the text regarding child custody evaluations?

Accepted Answer

A)  The evaluator can become a target. 
B)  There is a lack of empirical information. 
C)  The breadth and depth of knowledge required. 
D)  Forensic psychologists are typically incompetent to perform these evaluations 
A)  The evaluator can become a target. 
B)  There is a lack of empirical information. 
C)  The breadth and depth of knowledge required. 
D)  Forensic psychologists are typically incompetent to perform these evaluations

Question 9

________ is a term used for a seemingly normal adjustment though childhood following the divorce of a child's parents but is then followed by an adulthood with heightened levels of anxiety and betrayal.

Accepted Answer

A)  Sleeper Effect 
B)  Delayed Trauma 
C)  Childhood Divorce Trauma 
D)  Posttraumatic Stress Disorder 
A)  Sleeper Effect 
B)  Delayed Trauma 
C)  Childhood Divorce Trauma 
D)  Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Question 10

At what age do child custody experts believe a child should be allowed to choose a parent?

Accepted Answer

A)  Approximately 9 years-old 
B)  Approximately 11 years-old 
C)  Approximately 13 years-old 
D)  Approximately 15 years-old 
A)  Approximately 9 years-old 
B)  Approximately 11 years-old 
C)  Approximately 13 years-old 
D)  Approximately 15 years-old

Question 11

The _______________________ is now the most widely used standard for determining custody.

Accepted Answer

A)  Reasonable parent standard 
B)  Tender-years doctrine 
C)  Best interest of the child 
D)  Least detrimental caregiver 
A)  Reasonable parent standard 
B)  Tender-years doctrine 
C)  Best interest of the child 
D)  Least detrimental caregiver

Question 12

Approximately _____ of divorces will involve an open court custody battle.

Accepted Answer

A)  1% 
B)  10% 
C)  50% 
D)  80% 
A)  1% 
B)  10% 
C)  50% 
D)  80%

Question 13

The prior use of the term chattel suggested that children were considered _______________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  personal property 
B)  the mother's possession 
C)  under the joint authority of both parents 
D)  the responsibility of the entire family of blood relatives 
A)  personal property 
B)  the mother's possession 
C)  under the joint authority of both parents 
D)  the responsibility of the entire family of blood relatives

Question 14

What is the best practice standard for conducting child custody evaluations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Observing family interactions 
B)  Interviewing both the mother and father 
C)  Conducting an interview with only the child present 
D)  There is no universally accepted best practice standard 
A)  Observing family interactions 
B)  Interviewing both the mother and father 
C)  Conducting an interview with only the child present 
D)  There is no universally accepted best practice standard

Which of the following is not one of the reforms that Emery et al. 2005) recommend for child custody evaluations?

________ custody means that a child lives with a particular parent and that parent is primarily responsible for the daily care of that child.

Which of the following is the most frequently administered test to parents, as a part of child-custody evaluations?

Which of the following is true regarding child custody evaluators?

According to Bow and Quinnell 2001), which of the following did custody experts rate as the most important procedure in conducting a custody evaluation?

Bauserman 2002) concluded that _________________________, based on his meta-analysis of the literature.

_________________ occurs when each parent is awarded custody during different times of the year.

Which of the following is not a difficulty discussed in the text regarding child custody evaluations?

________ is a term used for a seemingly normal adjustment though childhood following the divorce of a child's parents but is then followed by an adulthood with heightened levels of anxiety and betrayal.

At what age do child custody experts believe a child should be allowed to choose a parent?

The _______________________ is now the most widely used standard for determining custody.

Approximately _____ of divorces will involve an open court custody battle.

The prior use of the term chattel suggested that children were considered _______________________.

What is the best practice standard for conducting child custody evaluations?

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Expert Testimony and the Role of an Expert

Psychopathy

Violence Risk Assessment

Sexual Offenders

Civil Commitment

Criminal and Civil Competence

Insanity, Criminal Responsibility, and Diminished Capacity

Domestic Violence and Stalking

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Exam 12: Child Custody

Which of the following is not one of the reforms that Emery et al. 2005) recommend for child custody evaluations?

________ custody means that a child lives with a particular parent and that parent is primarily responsible for the daily care of that child.

Which of the following is the most frequently administered test to parents, as a part of child-custody evaluations?

Which of the following is true regarding child custody evaluators?

According to Bow and Quinnell 2001), which of the following did custody experts rate as the most important procedure in conducting a custody evaluation?

Bauserman 2002) concluded that _________________________, based on his meta-analysis of the literature.

_________________ occurs when each parent is awarded custody during different times of the year.

Which of the following is not a difficulty discussed in the text regarding child custody evaluations?

________ is a term used for a seemingly normal adjustment though childhood following the divorce of a child's parents but is then followed by an adulthood with heightened levels of anxiety and betrayal.

At what age do child custody experts believe a child should be allowed to choose a parent?

The _______________________ is now the most widely used standard for determining custody.

Approximately _____ of divorces will involve an open court custody battle.

The prior use of the term chattel suggested that children were considered _______________________.

What is the best practice standard for conducting child custody evaluations?

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

Criminal and Civil Competence

Insanity, Criminal Responsibility, and Diminished Capacity

Domestic Violence and Stalking

Juvenile Delinquency and Juvenile Justice

Personal Injury and Discrimination in Civil Law

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