Question 1

Involuntary hospitalization requires:

Accepted Answer

A) risk of mental disorder ; inability to recognize risk ; disorder carries risk of harm 
B) presence of mental disorder ; unwilling /unable to consent ; risk of harm to self /other 
C) presence of mental disorder ; resistant to treatment ; risk of harm to self /other 
D) grave risk of mental disorder ; unwilling or unable to consent ; risk of deterioration 
E) risk of mental disorder ; unable /unwilling to consent ; risk of harm to self /other 
A) risk of mental disorder ; inability to recognize risk ; disorder carries risk of harm 
B) presence of mental disorder ; unwilling /unable to consent ; risk of harm to self /other 
C) presence of mental disorder ; resistant to treatment ; risk of harm to self /other 
D) grave risk of mental disorder ; unwilling or unable to consent ; risk of deterioration 
E) risk of mental disorder ; unable /unwilling to consent ; risk of harm to self /other

Question 2

The Hadfield case (Rex v.Hadfield,1820)

Accepted Answer

A) preceded the passing of the Criminal Lunatics Act. 
B) led to the Unfit to Stand Trial (UST)act. 
C) marked the end of the "not guilty by reason of insanity" (NGRI)verdict. 
D) defined a standard of insanity known as the M'Naghten standard. 
E) led to a guilty verdict. 
A) preceded the passing of the Criminal Lunatics Act. 
B) led to the Unfit to Stand Trial (UST)act. 
C) marked the end of the "not guilty by reason of insanity" (NGRI)verdict. 
D) defined a standard of insanity known as the M'Naghten standard. 
E) led to a guilty verdict.

Question 3

Respect for self-determination is the principle of

Accepted Answer

A) beneficence. 
B) justice. 
C) nonmaleficence. 
D) autonomy. 
E) fidelity. 
A) beneficence. 
B) justice. 
C) nonmaleficence. 
D) autonomy. 
E) fidelity.

Question 4

Identify the untrue statement.

Accepted Answer

A) Most people who commit crimes are likely to have mental disorders. 
B) Higher prevalence rates of mental illness in inmates have been obtained when samples have consisted only of those inmates referred by jail staff for mental health evaluations. 
C) Most people with mental disorders are likely to commit crimes. 
D) The prevalence of mental illness among offenders has generally been found to be higher than for people in the general population. 
E) Specific rates of mental illness reported for jail inmates vary considerably among studies. 
A) Most people who commit crimes are likely to have mental disorders. 
B) Higher prevalence rates of mental illness in inmates have been obtained when samples have consisted only of those inmates referred by jail staff for mental health evaluations. 
C) Most people with mental disorders are likely to commit crimes. 
D) The prevalence of mental illness among offenders has generally been found to be higher than for people in the general population. 
E) Specific rates of mental illness reported for jail inmates vary considerably among studies.

Question 5

Forensic psychologists are judged according to a higher standard of practice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following concerning the status of psychology in the legal system is true?

Accepted Answer

A) psychologists can conduct court-ordered assessments of fitness to stand trial but not criminal responsibility. 
B) psychologists can conduct court-ordered assessments of criminal responsibility but not fitness to stand trial. 
C) in some jurisdictions psychologists have the legal authority to involuntarily hospitalize people. 
D) medical practitioners play a more dominant role in many areas in which mental health input is needed. 
E) psychologists are rarely,if ever,asked to give evidence before courts as professionals. 
A) psychologists can conduct court-ordered assessments of fitness to stand trial but not criminal responsibility. 
B) psychologists can conduct court-ordered assessments of criminal responsibility but not fitness to stand trial. 
C) in some jurisdictions psychologists have the legal authority to involuntarily hospitalize people. 
D) medical practitioners play a more dominant role in many areas in which mental health input is needed. 
E) psychologists are rarely,if ever,asked to give evidence before courts as professionals.

Question 7

The discretionary approach to violence risk assessment is,whereas the nondiscretionary approach is.

Accepted Answer

A) actuarial; clinical 
B) flexible and idiographic ; objective and consistent 
C) mechanistic ; informal 
D) objective and consistent ; intuitive and flexible 
E) algorithmic; heuristic 
A) actuarial; clinical 
B) flexible and idiographic ; objective and consistent 
C) mechanistic ; informal 
D) objective and consistent ; intuitive and flexible 
E) algorithmic; heuristic

Question 8

Which source of law guarantees that people suffering from mental disorder are treated fairly and retain as many of their rights and freedoms as possible?

Accepted Answer

A) common law 
B) statutory law 
C) constitutional law 
D) federal criminal law 
E) Civil code of Canada (CC
C)  
A) common law 
B) statutory law 
C) constitutional law 
D) federal criminal law 
E) Civil code of Canada (CC
C)

Question 9

The five general ethical principles stated in the Code of Ethics include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) principle of beneficence. 
B) principle of autonomy. 
C) principle of fidelity. 
D) principle of science. 
E) principle of nonmaleficence. 
A) principle of beneficence. 
B) principle of autonomy. 
C) principle of fidelity. 
D) principle of science. 
E) principle of nonmaleficence.

Question 10

What is true regarding the four fundamental principles in the Code of Ethics?

Accepted Answer

A) All four of the principles are considered equally important. 
B) Principle III is considered the most important of all four principles. 
C) The principles are ranked from most important to least important. 
D) It is up to the psychologist to determine which principles is important for him/her. 
E) The principles are ranked from least important to most important. 
A) All four of the principles are considered equally important. 
B) Principle III is considered the most important of all four principles. 
C) The principles are ranked from most important to least important. 
D) It is up to the psychologist to determine which principles is important for him/her. 
E) The principles are ranked from least important to most important.

Question 11

Canada's Charter of Rights and Freedoms is unique in what respect?

Accepted Answer

A) it protects people with certain mental disorders rights and freedoms,but not others 
B) it guarantees that people with mental disorders cannot be charged with a criminal offence 
C) it guarantees rights and freedoms to people who suffer from mental disorder 
D) it gives some freedoms to people with mental disorders but takes away some rights 
E) it allows for the discrimination of people with mental disorders under the law 
A) it protects people with certain mental disorders rights and freedoms,but not others 
B) it guarantees that people with mental disorders cannot be charged with a criminal offence 
C) it guarantees rights and freedoms to people who suffer from mental disorder 
D) it gives some freedoms to people with mental disorders but takes away some rights 
E) it allows for the discrimination of people with mental disorders under the law

Question 12

Under the law,mental disorders have the following features EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) internal. 
B) volitional. 
C) not a reflection of situational or contextual factors. 
D) involuntary. 
E) stable. 
A) internal. 
B) volitional. 
C) not a reflection of situational or contextual factors. 
D) involuntary. 
E) stable.

Question 13

The legal system relies upon psychologists to define the legal concept of mental disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Grant and his colleagues reported that of 279 psychiatric patients in British Columbia

Accepted Answer

A) the average age was about 54 years. 
B) 68 percent of the patients had a history of suicidal behaviour prior to hospitalization. 
C) almost all patients had prior arrests for violent offences (well above 3/4 of the sample). 
D) close to the entire sample was employed prior to admission. 
E) 20 percent had a primary diagnosis of a psychotic disorder. 
A) the average age was about 54 years. 
B) 68 percent of the patients had a history of suicidal behaviour prior to hospitalization. 
C) almost all patients had prior arrests for violent offences (well above 3/4 of the sample). 
D) close to the entire sample was employed prior to admission. 
E) 20 percent had a primary diagnosis of a psychotic disorder.

Question 15

To be considered fit to stand trial,a defendant must

Accepted Answer

A) must have moderate cognitive capacity. 
B) must have limited cognitive capacity. 
C) must have an IQ of at least 90. 
D) must have an IQ of at least 70. 
E) must have full cognitive capacity. 
A) must have moderate cognitive capacity. 
B) must have limited cognitive capacity. 
C) must have an IQ of at least 90. 
D) must have an IQ of at least 70. 
E) must have full cognitive capacity.

Question 16

Given a legal definition of mental disorder,would not normally be considered a mental disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) schizophrenia 
B) major depressive disorder 
C) marijuana intoxication 
D) intellectual disability 
E) dementia 
A) schizophrenia 
B) major depressive disorder 
C) marijuana intoxication 
D) intellectual disability 
E) dementia

Question 17

According to epidemiological research,aboutpercent of Canadians will experience a serious mental disorder at some point in their lives.

Accepted Answer

A) 30 
B) 10 
C) 20 
D) 50 
E) 75 
A) 30 
B) 10 
C) 20 
D) 50 
E) 75

Question 18

Mental health professionals are viewed as consultants to judges,juries and review boards.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Why are certain individuals found unfit to stand trial? Which means are available to make this assessment in Canada?

Accepted Answer

An accused is presumed fit to stand tria

Question 20

Legal arguments tend to focus on whether a person's mental disorder is valid according to the law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Involuntary hospitalization requires:

The Hadfield case (Rex v.Hadfield,1820)

Respect for self-determination is the principle of

Identify the untrue statement.

Forensic psychologists are judged according to a higher standard of practice.

Which of the following concerning the status of psychology in the legal system is true?

The discretionary approach to violence risk assessment is,whereas the nondiscretionary approach is.

Which source of law guarantees that people suffering from mental disorder are treated fairly and retain as many of their rights and freedoms as possible?

The five general ethical principles stated in the Code of Ethics include all of the following EXCEPT

What is true regarding the four fundamental principles in the Code of Ethics?

Canada's Charter of Rights and Freedoms is unique in what respect?

Under the law,mental disorders have the following features EXCEPT

The legal system relies upon psychologists to define the legal concept of mental disorder.

Grant and his colleagues reported that of 279 psychiatric patients in British Columbia

To be considered fit to stand trial,a defendant must

Given a legal definition of mental disorder,would not normally be considered a mental disorder.

According to epidemiological research,aboutpercent of Canadians will experience a serious mental disorder at some point in their lives.

Mental health professionals are viewed as consultants to judges,juries and review boards.

Why are certain individuals found unfit to stand trial? Which means are available to make this assessment in Canada?

Legal arguments tend to focus on whether a person's mental disorder is valid according to the 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

Involuntary hospitalization requires:

The Hadfield case (Rex v.Hadfield,1820)

Respect for self-determination is the principle of

Identify the untrue statement.

Forensic psychologists are judged according to a higher standard of practice.

Which of the following concerning the status of psychology in the legal system is true?

The discretionary approach to violence risk assessment is,whereas the nondiscretionary approach is.

Which source of law guarantees that people suffering from mental disorder are treated fairly and retain as many of their rights and freedoms as possible?

The five general ethical principles stated in the Code of Ethics include all of the following EXCEPT

What is true regarding the four fundamental principles in the Code of Ethics?

Canada's Charter of Rights and Freedoms is unique in what respect?

Under the law,mental disorders have the following features EXCEPT

The legal system relies upon psychologists to define the legal concept of mental disorder.

Grant and his colleagues reported that of 279 psychiatric patients in British Columbia

To be considered fit to stand trial,a defendant must

Given a legal definition of mental disorder,would not normally be considered a mental disorder.

According to epidemiological research,aboutpercent of Canadians will experience a serious mental disorder at some point in their lives.

Mental health professionals are viewed as consultants to judges,juries and review boards.

Why are certain individuals found unfit to stand trial? Which means are available to make this assessment in Canada?

Legal arguments tend to focus on whether a person's mental disorder is valid according to the 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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