Question 1

Family courts today do not handle juvenile delinquency proceedings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Research suggests that _______ are the most common examiners involved in custody evaluations.

Accepted Answer

A)  psychiatrists 
B)  attorneys 
C)  psychologists 
D)  social workers 
A)  psychiatrists 
B)  attorneys 
C)  psychologists 
D)  social workers

Question 3

Plaintiffs in sexual harassment do not have to prove debilitating psychological deterioration

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In legal guardianship determinations, the burden of proof is on the person seeking guardianship.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In which situation would a psychologist most likely be asked to conduct a visitation risk assessment?

Accepted Answer

A)  When a custodial parents challenges the visitation rights of a parent 
B)  At the beginning of the divorce proceeding and before custody has been determined 
C)  When parents separate and were never married 
D)  During a child custody evaluation 
A)  When a custodial parents challenges the visitation rights of a parent 
B)  At the beginning of the divorce proceeding and before custody has been determined 
C)  When parents separate and were never married 
D)  During a child custody evaluation

Question 6

In re Quinlan, 1976 and Cruzan v. Director, Missouri Department of Health, 1990 were two cases which highlighted the importance of which document?

Accepted Answer

A)  Competency assessments 
B)  Hastened death evaluations 
C)  Testamentary wills 
D)  Advance directives 
A)  Competency assessments 
B)  Hastened death evaluations 
C)  Testamentary wills 
D)  Advance directives

Question 7

Name three civil capacities that may be assessed by forensic psychologists.

Accepted Answer

Forensic psychologists are often called

Question 8

Explain involuntary civil commitment. What important questions does this raise about one's civil liberties. What is your opinion?

Accepted Answer

Involuntary civil commitment refers to t

Question 9

In most civil cases, a plaintiff who has an established DSM-5 diagnosis is sufficient to establish that the plaintiff was harmed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Define the BIC standard, tender years doctrine, least detrimental alternative standard, and friendly parent rule.

Accepted Answer

The BIC standard, or "Best Interests of

Question 11

Compare and contrast gender harassment and sexual harassment.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Compare and contrast gender harassment and sexual...

Question 12

Who governs the rules for obtaining a divorce?

Accepted Answer

A)  State laws 
B)  Mental health professionals 
C)  Federal laws 
D)  The courts 
A)  State laws 
B)  Mental health professionals 
C)  Federal laws 
D)  The courts

Question 13

Rape shield laws are designed to protect victims of rape and sexual harassment from having their sexual history exposed in court.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Why are family courts often considered dangerous places for court officers, personnel, and participants?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are often the setting for the most violent types of crimes 
B)  Litigants are often represented by overzealous attorneys 
C)  There is typically little security, especially at entry points 
D)  The issues involve a high degree of emotion and stress 
A)  They are often the setting for the most violent types of crimes 
B)  Litigants are often represented by overzealous attorneys 
C)  There is typically little security, especially at entry points 
D)  The issues involve a high degree of emotion and stress

Question 15

Deterring the defendant from further harmful action and to discouraging others from committing similar harmful acts in the future are the main goals of __________ damages.

Accepted Answer

A)  compensatory 
B)  exculpatory 
C)  punitive 
D)  vindictive 
A)  compensatory 
B)  exculpatory 
C)  punitive 
D)  vindictive

Question 16

What burden of proof is required for involuntary civil commitment of a mentally disordered individual?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reasonable suspicion 
B)  Clear and convincing evidence 
C)  Beyond a reasonable doubt 
D)  Preponderance of the evidence 
A)  Reasonable suspicion 
B)  Clear and convincing evidence 
C)  Beyond a reasonable doubt 
D)  Preponderance of the evidence

Question 17

Lara and Tom are working together on a divorce case that involves one minor child. Lara is a family law attorney representing one of the litigants and Tom is the forensic psychologist conducting the custody evaluation. Which component of Tom's evaluation will Lara find most important?

Accepted Answer

A)  Psychological testing of the child 
B)  Psychological testing of the parents 
C)  Recommendations concerning custodial arrangements 
D)  Recommendations to collateral sources such as schools 
A)  Psychological testing of the child 
B)  Psychological testing of the parents 
C)  Recommendations concerning custodial arrangements 
D)  Recommendations to collateral sources such as schools

Question 18

Dr. Goodman is a forensic psychologist who has been asked to answer the ultimate issue question in a child custody case. What is this question?

Accepted Answer

A)  Which parent should be given custody of the child? 
B)  Does the child have potential for future violent behavior? 
C)  Does the child meet criteria for juvenile psychopathy? 
D)  Which parent has committed a crime? 
A)  Which parent should be given custody of the child? 
B)  Does the child have potential for future violent behavior? 
C)  Does the child meet criteria for juvenile psychopathy? 
D)  Which parent has committed a crime?

Question 19

Discuss what the literature tells us about plaintiffs in sexual harassment cases who may have experienced prior sexual abuse or presents with symptoms of PTSD.

Accepted Answer

The literature on plaintiffs in sexual h

Question 20

Who makes the custody decision in the majority of divorce cases involving dependent children?

Accepted Answer

A)  The consulting psychologist 
B)  The parents 
C)  The judge 
D)  The child(ren) 
A)  The consulting psychologist 
B)  The parents 
C)  The judge 
D)  The child(ren)

Family courts today do not handle juvenile delinquency proceedings.

Research suggests that _______ are the most common examiners involved in custody evaluations.

Plaintiffs in sexual harassment do not have to prove debilitating psychological deterioration

In legal guardianship determinations, the burden of proof is on the person seeking guardianship.

In which situation would a psychologist most likely be asked to conduct a visitation risk assessment?

In re Quinlan, 1976 and Cruzan v. Director, Missouri Department of Health, 1990 were two cases which highlighted the importance of which document?

Name three civil capacities that may be assessed by forensic psychologists.

Explain involuntary civil commitment. What important questions does this raise about one's civil liberties. What is your opinion?

In most civil cases, a plaintiff who has an established DSM-5 diagnosis is sufficient to establish that the plaintiff was harmed.

Define the BIC standard, tender years doctrine, least detrimental alternative standard, and friendly parent rule.

Compare and contrast gender harassment and sexual harassment.

Who governs the rules for obtaining a divorce?

Rape shield laws are designed to protect victims of rape and sexual harassment from having their sexual history exposed in court.

Why are family courts often considered dangerous places for court officers, personnel, and participants?

Deterring the defendant from further harmful action and to discouraging others from committing similar harmful acts in the future are the main goals of __________ damages.

What burden of proof is required for involuntary civil commitment of a mentally disordered individual?

Lara and Tom are working together on a divorce case that involves one minor child. Lara is a family law attorney representing one of the litigants and Tom is the forensic psychologist conducting the custody evaluation. Which component of Tom's evaluation will Lara find most important?

Dr. Goodman is a forensic psychologist who has been asked to answer the ultimate issue question in a child custody case. What is this question?

Discuss what the literature tells us about plaintiffs in sexual harassment cases who may have experienced prior sexual abuse or presents with symptoms of PTSD.

Who makes the custody decision in the majority of divorce cases involving dependent children?

Introduction to Forensic Psychology

Psychology of Police and Public Safety

Psychology of Investigations

Consulting and Testifying

Consulting With Criminal Courts

The Development of Delinquent and Criminal Behavior

Psychology of Violence and Intimidation

Psychology of Sexual Assault

Forensic Psychology and the Victims of Crime and Other Wrongs

Family Violence and Child Victimization

Correctional Psychology in Adult Settings

Juvenile Justice and Corrections

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Exam 6: Family Law and Other Forms of Civil Litigation

Family courts today do not handle juvenile delinquency proceedings.

Research suggests that _______ are the most common examiners involved in custody evaluations.

Plaintiffs in sexual harassment do not have to prove debilitating psychological deterioration

In legal guardianship determinations, the burden of proof is on the person seeking guardianship.

In which situation would a psychologist most likely be asked to conduct a visitation risk assessment?

In re Quinlan, 1976 and Cruzan v. Director, Missouri Department of Health, 1990 were two cases which highlighted the importance of which document?

Name three civil capacities that may be assessed by forensic psychologists.

Explain involuntary civil commitment. What important questions does this raise about one's civil liberties. What is your opinion?

In most civil cases, a plaintiff who has an established DSM-5 diagnosis is sufficient to establish that the plaintiff was harmed.

Define the BIC standard, tender years doctrine, least detrimental alternative standard, and friendly parent rule.

Compare and contrast gender harassment and sexual harassment.

Who governs the rules for obtaining a divorce?

Rape shield laws are designed to protect victims of rape and sexual harassment from having their sexual history exposed in court.

Why are family courts often considered dangerous places for court officers, personnel, and participants?

Deterring the defendant from further harmful action and to discouraging others from committing similar harmful acts in the future are the main goals of __________ damages.

What burden of proof is required for involuntary civil commitment of a mentally disordered individual?

Lara and Tom are working together on a divorce case that involves one minor child. Lara is a family law attorney representing one of the litigants and Tom is the forensic psychologist conducting the custody evaluation. Which component of Tom's evaluation will Lara find most important?

Dr. Goodman is a forensic psychologist who has been asked to answer the ultimate issue question in a child custody case. What is this question?

Discuss what the literature tells us about plaintiffs in sexual harassment cases who may have experienced prior sexual abuse or presents with symptoms of PTSD.

Who makes the custody decision in the majority of divorce cases involving dependent children?

Introduction to Forensic Psychology

Psychology of Police and Public Safety

Psychology of Investigations

Consulting and Testifying

Consulting With Criminal Courts

The Development of Delinquent and Criminal Behavior

Psychology of Violence and Intimidation

Psychology of Sexual Assault

Forensic Psychology and the Victims of Crime and Other Wrongs

Family Violence and Child Victimization

Correctional Psychology in Adult Settings

Juvenile Justice and Corrections

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