Question 1

Research has shown that when considering mental health services, many police officers prefer to work with

Accepted Answer

A)  competent mental health professionals who are not officers. 
B)  officers who have received training in critical incidents stress debriefing. 
C)  peer counselors who understand the cycle of violence. 
D)  same-gender professionals. 
A)  competent mental health professionals who are not officers. 
B)  officers who have received training in critical incidents stress debriefing. 
C)  peer counselors who understand the cycle of violence. 
D)  same-gender professionals.

Question 2

Tragedies, death, serious injuries and life-threatening situations that police officers encounter are called

Accepted Answer

A)  target effects. 
B)  critical incidents. 
C)  dynamic calculus. 
D)  fear-of-failure events. 
A)  target effects. 
B)  critical incidents. 
C)  dynamic calculus. 
D)  fear-of-failure events.

Question 3

The most difficult type of validity to establish in screening candidates for law enforcement positions is __________ validity.

Accepted Answer

A)  true 
B)  predictive 
C)  concurrent 
D)  face 
A)  true 
B)  predictive 
C)  concurrent 
D)  face

Question 4

Research by Worden indicates that female officers differ little from male officers in

Accepted Answer

A)  approach to policing. 
B)  attitudes toward policing. 
C)  use of force. 
D)  motivations for policing. 
A)  approach to policing. 
B)  attitudes toward policing. 
C)  use of force. 
D)  motivations for policing.

Question 5

A critical incident is characterized by an unanticipated and _______event.

Accepted Answer

A)  non-routine 
B)  violent 
C)  confusing 
D)  heroic 
A)  non-routine 
B)  violent 
C)  confusing 
D)  heroic

Question 6

Discuss how a police psychologist's role would differ in a rural police department compared to a large urban department.

Accepted Answer

The role of a police psychologist in a r

Question 7

Which question could a police agency ask a candidate during the pre-offer stage of employment?

Accepted Answer

A)  How long have you suffered from depression? 
B)  Do you have a physical or mental disability? 
C)  How would you handle a situation involving a suicidal citizen? 
D)  Do you require a wheelchair for long distances? 
A)  How long have you suffered from depression? 
B)  Do you have a physical or mental disability? 
C)  How would you handle a situation involving a suicidal citizen? 
D)  Do you require a wheelchair for long distances?

Question 8

Selection, intervention, and post-intervention monitoring are the three basic phases of

Accepted Answer

A)  early warning systems. 
B)  police corruption. 
C)  hostage negotiation. 
D)  job analysis. 
A)  early warning systems. 
B)  police corruption. 
C)  hostage negotiation. 
D)  job analysis.

Question 9

Imagine you are a psychologist who has been asked to complete a fitness for duty evaluation. What would be the first step you take?

Accepted Answer

A)  Assessing whether the officer is fit to return to duty 
B)  Conducting a job analysis 
C)  Determining the officer's physical fitness level 
D)  Establishing departmental credibility 
A)  Assessing whether the officer is fit to return to duty 
B)  Conducting a job analysis 
C)  Determining the officer's physical fitness level 
D)  Establishing departmental credibility

Question 10

Which type of occupational stressor is often the most prevalent and frustrating for law enforcement personnel?

Accepted Answer

A)  Task-related stressors 
B)  Personal stressors 
C)  External stressors 
D)  Organizational stressors 
A)  Task-related stressors 
B)  Personal stressors 
C)  External stressors 
D)  Organizational stressors

Question 11

Research shows that the most effective police officers are physically strong.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Name four police psychology organizations.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Name four police psychology organizations....

Question 13

Why is it so difficult to adequately predict success or failure in law enforcement work?

Accepted Answer

There are several reasons why it is diff

Question 14

Which of the following individuals has a trait that is NOT related to successful police performance?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sam, who scores high on an intelligence test 
B)  Alex, who is trustworthy 
C)  Ryan, who displays good judgment 
D)  Pat, who has excellent communication skills 
A)  Sam, who scores high on an intelligence test 
B)  Alex, who is trustworthy 
C)  Ryan, who displays good judgment 
D)  Pat, who has excellent communication skills

Question 15

Early warning systems are used to identify

Accepted Answer

A)  female officers at risk for sexual harassment. 
B)  potential problem behaviors in officers. 
C)  suspects who are vulnerable to coercion. 
D)  officers who are insensitive to diversity issues. 
A)  female officers at risk for sexual harassment. 
B)  potential problem behaviors in officers. 
C)  suspects who are vulnerable to coercion. 
D)  officers who are insensitive to diversity issues.

Question 16

A hostage situation is synonymous with a barricade situation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A highly structured and potentially hostile working environment, and high value placed on control and authority are all characteristics of police

Accepted Answer

A)  politics. 
B)  obligation. 
C)  investigations. 
D)  culture. 
A)  politics. 
B)  obligation. 
C)  investigations. 
D)  culture.

Question 18

A psychologist who participates in the selection and training of hostage negotiation teams is conducting which type of evaluation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fitness-for-duty 
B)  Critical incident 
C)  Special unit 
D)  Deadly force assessment 
A)  Fitness-for-duty 
B)  Critical incident 
C)  Special unit 
D)  Deadly force assessment

Question 19

According to the text, the most commonly used psychological instrument in public safety screening is the

Accepted Answer

A)  IPI. 
B)  CPI. 
C)  MMPI-2. 
D)  STATIC-99. 
A)  IPI. 
B)  CPI. 
C)  MMPI-2. 
D)  STATIC-99.

Question 20

All of the following tests are commonly used in law enforcement screening today except

Accepted Answer

A)  personality tests. 
B)  situational tests. 
C)  intelligence tests. 
D)  polygraph tests. 
A)  personality tests. 
B)  situational tests. 
C)  intelligence tests. 
D)  polygraph tests.

Research has shown that when considering mental health services, many police officers prefer to work with

Tragedies, death, serious injuries and life-threatening situations that police officers encounter are called

The most difficult type of validity to establish in screening candidates for law enforcement positions is __________ validity.

Research by Worden indicates that female officers differ little from male officers in

A critical incident is characterized by an unanticipated and _______event.

Discuss how a police psychologist's role would differ in a rural police department compared to a large urban department.

Which question could a police agency ask a candidate during the pre-offer stage of employment?

Selection, intervention, and post-intervention monitoring are the three basic phases of

Imagine you are a psychologist who has been asked to complete a fitness for duty evaluation. What would be the first step you take?

Which type of occupational stressor is often the most prevalent and frustrating for law enforcement personnel?

Research shows that the most effective police officers are physically strong.

Name four police psychology organizations.

Why is it so difficult to adequately predict success or failure in law enforcement work?

Which of the following individuals has a trait that is NOT related to successful police performance?

Early warning systems are used to identify

A hostage situation is synonymous with a barricade situation.

A highly structured and potentially hostile working environment, and high value placed on control and authority are all characteristics of police

A psychologist who participates in the selection and training of hostage negotiation teams is conducting which type of evaluation?

According to the text, the most commonly used psychological instrument in public safety screening is the

All of the following tests are commonly used in law enforcement screening today except

Introduction to Forensic Psychology

Psychology of Investigations

Consulting and Testifying

Consulting With Criminal Courts

Family Law and Other Forms of Civil Litigation

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 2: Psychology of Police and Public Safety

Research has shown that when considering mental health services, many police officers prefer to work with

Tragedies, death, serious injuries and life-threatening situations that police officers encounter are called

The most difficult type of validity to establish in screening candidates for law enforcement positions is __________ validity.

Research by Worden indicates that female officers differ little from male officers in

A critical incident is characterized by an unanticipated and _______event.

Discuss how a police psychologist's role would differ in a rural police department compared to a large urban department.

Which question could a police agency ask a candidate during the pre-offer stage of employment?

Selection, intervention, and post-intervention monitoring are the three basic phases of

Imagine you are a psychologist who has been asked to complete a fitness for duty evaluation. What would be the first step you take?

Which type of occupational stressor is often the most prevalent and frustrating for law enforcement personnel?

Research shows that the most effective police officers are physically strong.

Name four police psychology organizations.

Why is it so difficult to adequately predict success or failure in law enforcement work?

Which of the following individuals has a trait that is NOT related to successful police performance?

Early warning systems are used to identify

A hostage situation is synonymous with a barricade situation.

A highly structured and potentially hostile working environment, and high value placed on control and authority are all characteristics of police

A psychologist who participates in the selection and training of hostage negotiation teams is conducting which type of evaluation?

According to the text, the most commonly used psychological instrument in public safety screening is the

All of the following tests are commonly used in law enforcement screening today except

Introduction to Forensic Psychology

Psychology of Investigations

Consulting and Testifying

Consulting With Criminal Courts

Family Law and Other Forms of Civil Litigation

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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