Question 1

Clinical factors in the HCR-20 include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) employment problems. 
B) lack of insight. 
C) impulsivity. 
D) active symptoms of major mental illness. 
E) negative attitudes. 
A) employment problems. 
B) lack of insight. 
C) impulsivity. 
D) active symptoms of major mental illness. 
E) negative attitudes. A

Question 2

The capable wishes principle holds that

Accepted Answer

A) a patient's personal wishes regarding treatment should be given partial weight in the decision-making process. 
B) a patient's personal wishes regarding treatment should be given the greatest weight in the decision-making process. 
C) a patient's personal wishes regarding treatment should be given the greatest weight in the decision-making process,regardless of the consequences. 
D) a patient's personal wishes regarding treatment should be given minimal weight in the decision-making process. 
E) a treatment that maximizes the chances of a good outcome for the patient is chosen. 
A) a patient's personal wishes regarding treatment should be given partial weight in the decision-making process. 
B) a patient's personal wishes regarding treatment should be given the greatest weight in the decision-making process. 
C) a patient's personal wishes regarding treatment should be given the greatest weight in the decision-making process,regardless of the consequences. 
D) a patient's personal wishes regarding treatment should be given minimal weight in the decision-making process. 
E) a treatment that maximizes the chances of a good outcome for the patient is chosen. B

Question 3

Persons deemed Unfit to stand trial are specifically,on account of mental disorder,unable to do each of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) understand the nature of the proceeding. 
B) clearly relate the important facts about their offence to a judge. 
C) understand the possible consequences of the proceeding. 
D) communicate with counsel. 
E) understand the object of the proceeding. 
A) understand the nature of the proceeding. 
B) clearly relate the important facts about their offence to a judge. 
C) understand the possible consequences of the proceeding. 
D) communicate with counsel. 
E) understand the object of the proceeding. B

Question 4

Conditional discharge and detention in hospital are the two disposition options available to individuals found "not criminally responsible of a mental disorder" (NCRMD).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Psychiatrists,but not psychologists,are able to determine when a person has a mental disorder that satisfies the NCRMD criteria.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The case of R.v.F.D.M.is important because

Accepted Answer

A) it raised doubts about the ability of psychologists to diagnose mental disorders. 
B) it raised doubts about the ability of either psychologists or psychiatrists to diagnose mental disorders. 
C) it raised doubts about the validity of the psychoses diagnoses. 
D) it raised doubts about the ability of psychiatrists to diagnose mental disorders. 
E) it raised doubts about the validity of the schizophrenia diagnoses. 
A) it raised doubts about the ability of psychologists to diagnose mental disorders. 
B) it raised doubts about the ability of either psychologists or psychiatrists to diagnose mental disorders. 
C) it raised doubts about the validity of the psychoses diagnoses. 
D) it raised doubts about the ability of psychiatrists to diagnose mental disorders. 
E) it raised doubts about the validity of the schizophrenia diagnoses.

Question 7

People who are unable to participate actively in their own defence due to mental disorder are

Accepted Answer

A) often referred to a substitute decision-maker who decides what the plea will be. 
B) automatically declared guilty and sentenced. 
C) referred to as unfit to stand trial. 
D) referred to as not criminally responsible on account of mental disorder. 
E) automatically declared not guilty and acquitted. 
A) often referred to a substitute decision-maker who decides what the plea will be. 
B) automatically declared guilty and sentenced. 
C) referred to as unfit to stand trial. 
D) referred to as not criminally responsible on account of mental disorder. 
E) automatically declared not guilty and acquitted.

Question 8

The four fundamental principles for psychologists in Canada include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) integrity in relationships. 
B) respect for culture. 
C) responsible caring. 
D) responsibility to society. 
E) respect for the dignity of persons. 
A) integrity in relationships. 
B) respect for culture. 
C) responsible caring. 
D) responsibility to society. 
E) respect for the dignity of persons.

Question 9

The Canadian Criminal Code allows for general practitioners to make judgments in a court of law regarding a defendant's sanity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A) In determining whether an individual is fit to stand trial,a person need not understand the possible consequences of the proceedings. 
B) It has generally been easy to determine the degree of capacity required for fitness for an individual charged with an offence. 
C) In R v.Taylor (1992),the Court stipulated that,when communicating with counsel,the accused must have the ability to act in his or her own best interest. 
D) The party who raises the issue of an accused's fitness,does not have the burden of proving the issue of unfitness. 
E) In determining whether an individual is fit to stand trial,his or her ability to communicate with counsel must be evaluated. 
A) In determining whether an individual is fit to stand trial,a person need not understand the possible consequences of the proceedings. 
B) It has generally been easy to determine the degree of capacity required for fitness for an individual charged with an offence. 
C) In R v.Taylor (1992),the Court stipulated that,when communicating with counsel,the accused must have the ability to act in his or her own best interest. 
D) The party who raises the issue of an accused's fitness,does not have the burden of proving the issue of unfitness. 
E) In determining whether an individual is fit to stand trial,his or her ability to communicate with counsel must be evaluated.

Question 11

The capable wishes principle does not grant any weight to a patient's personal wishes even if they were competent at the time that they were expressed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Comparisons of voluntary and involuntary admissions have found that the primary diagnosis for most involuntary patients to be

Accepted Answer

A) dissociative disorder. 
B) personality disorder. 
C) psychotic disorder. 
D) depressive disorder. 
E) anxiety disorder. 
A) dissociative disorder. 
B) personality disorder. 
C) psychotic disorder. 
D) depressive disorder. 
E) anxiety disorder.

Question 13

Which of the following professionals is not qualified to determine whether a person meets the criteria for civil commitment into a psychiatric hospital?

Accepted Answer

A) psychologist 
B) anaesthesiologist 
C) psychiatrist 
D) dermatologist 
E) physician 
A) psychologist 
B) anaesthesiologist 
C) psychiatrist 
D) dermatologist 
E) physician

Question 14

In comparison to the Criminal Code of Canada,the Youth Criminal Justice Act

Accepted Answer

A) has a more punitive philosophy although the punishments are less severe. 
B) has a more rehabilitative philosophy. 
C) is based on research findings that young offenders learn well from negative reinforcement. 
D) is based on research findings that young offenders show behavior change in response to brief and intense punishment. 
E) includes specific recommendations for behavioral interventions. 
A) has a more punitive philosophy although the punishments are less severe. 
B) has a more rehabilitative philosophy. 
C) is based on research findings that young offenders learn well from negative reinforcement. 
D) is based on research findings that young offenders show behavior change in response to brief and intense punishment. 
E) includes specific recommendations for behavioral interventions.

Question 15

The ancient common law principle parens patriae is recognized in all provinces EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) Manitoba. 
B) Ontario. 
C) Quebec. 
D) British Columbia. 
E) Prince Edward Island. 
A) Manitoba. 
B) Ontario. 
C) Quebec. 
D) British Columbia. 
E) Prince Edward Island.

Question 16

Although Canadian involuntary civil commitment criteria vary from province to province,similar elements do exist.List these and indicate how involuntary civil commitment in Canada differs from the conviction for a criminal offence.

Accepted Answer

Although legislation differs across prov

Question 17

In common law,the King (or Queen)was not obligated to protect and provide care for those who were incapable of caring for themselves.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Although the standard of insanity known as the M'Naghten standard became the accepted rule in England,in the United States and Canada it could not be labelled as a true cognitive test of insanity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Describe the "typical" patient who is released by a review panel and discuss available research pertaining to the rate at which he/she faces rehospitalization.

Accepted Answer

The "typical" patient released by a Revi

Question 20

The rights and freedoms of persons with mental disorders are protected under the Statutory Law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Clinical factors in the HCR-20 include all of the following EXCEPT

The capable wishes principle holds that

Persons deemed Unfit to stand trial are specifically,on account of mental disorder,unable to do each of the following EXCEPT

Conditional discharge and detention in hospital are the two disposition options available to individuals found "not criminally responsible of a mental disorder" (NCRMD).

Psychiatrists,but not psychologists,are able to determine when a person has a mental disorder that satisfies the NCRMD criteria.

The case of R.v.F.D.M.is important because

People who are unable to participate actively in their own defence due to mental disorder are

The four fundamental principles for psychologists in Canada include all of the following EXCEPT

The Canadian Criminal Code allows for general practitioners to make judgments in a court of law regarding a defendant's sanity.

Which of the following is true?

The capable wishes principle does not grant any weight to a patient's personal wishes even if they were competent at the time that they were expressed.

Comparisons of voluntary and involuntary admissions have found that the primary diagnosis for most involuntary patients to be

Which of the following professionals is not qualified to determine whether a person meets the criteria for civil commitment into a psychiatric hospital?

In comparison to the Criminal Code of Canada,the Youth Criminal Justice Act

The ancient common law principle parens patriae is recognized in all provinces EXCEPT

Although Canadian involuntary civil commitment criteria vary from province to province,similar elements do exist.List these and indicate how involuntary civil commitment in Canada differs from the conviction for a criminal offence.

In common law,the King (or Queen)was not obligated to protect and provide care for those who were incapable of caring for themselves.

Although the standard of insanity known as the M'Naghten standard became the accepted rule in England,in the United States and Canada it could not be labelled as a true cognitive test of insanity.

Describe the "typical" patient who is released by a review panel and discuss available research pertaining to the rate at which he/she faces rehospitalization.

The rights and freedoms of persons with mental disorders are protected under the Statutory Law.

Concepts of Abnormality Throughout History

Theoretical Perspectives on Abnormal Behaviour

Classification and Diagnosis

Psychological Assessment and Research Methods

Anxiety and Related Disorders

Dissociative and Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders

Psychological Factors Affecting Medical Conditions

Depressive Disorders and Suicide

Schizophrenia Spectrum and other Psychotic Disorders

Eating Disorders

Substance-Related Disorders

The Personality Disorders

Sexual Dysfunction Disorders and Gender Dysphoria

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Behaviour and Emotional Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

Aging and Mental Health

Therapies

Prevention and Mental Health Promotion in the Community

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Exam 19: Mental Disorder and the Law

Clinical factors in the HCR-20 include all of the following EXCEPT

The capable wishes principle holds that

Persons deemed Unfit to stand trial are specifically,on account of mental disorder,unable to do each of the following EXCEPT

Conditional discharge and detention in hospital are the two disposition options available to individuals found "not criminally responsible of a mental disorder" (NCRMD).

Psychiatrists,but not psychologists,are able to determine when a person has a mental disorder that satisfies the NCRMD criteria.

The case of R.v.F.D.M.is important because

People who are unable to participate actively in their own defence due to mental disorder are

The four fundamental principles for psychologists in Canada include all of the following EXCEPT

The Canadian Criminal Code allows for general practitioners to make judgments in a court of law regarding a defendant's sanity.

Which of the following is true?

The capable wishes principle does not grant any weight to a patient's personal wishes even if they were competent at the time that they were expressed.

Comparisons of voluntary and involuntary admissions have found that the primary diagnosis for most involuntary patients to be

Which of the following professionals is not qualified to determine whether a person meets the criteria for civil commitment into a psychiatric hospital?

In comparison to the Criminal Code of Canada,the Youth Criminal Justice Act

The ancient common law principle parens patriae is recognized in all provinces EXCEPT

Although Canadian involuntary civil commitment criteria vary from province to province,similar elements do exist.List these and indicate how involuntary civil commitment in Canada differs from the conviction for a criminal offence.

In common law,the King (or Queen)was not obligated to protect and provide care for those who were incapable of caring for themselves.

Although the standard of insanity known as the M'Naghten standard became the accepted rule in England,in the United States and Canada it could not be labelled as a true cognitive test of insanity.

Describe the "typical" patient who is released by a review panel and discuss available research pertaining to the rate at which he/she faces rehospitalization.

The rights and freedoms of persons with mental disorders are protected under the Statutory Law.

Concepts of Abnormality Throughout History

Theoretical Perspectives on Abnormal Behaviour

Classification and Diagnosis

Psychological Assessment and Research Methods

Anxiety and Related Disorders

Dissociative and Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders

Psychological Factors Affecting Medical Conditions

Depressive Disorders and Suicide

Schizophrenia Spectrum and other Psychotic Disorders

Eating Disorders

Substance-Related Disorders

The Personality Disorders

Sexual Dysfunction Disorders and Gender Dysphoria

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Behaviour and Emotional Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

Aging and Mental Health

Therapies

Prevention and Mental Health Promotion in the Community

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