Question 1

In research looking at real-world settings where someone is actually suspected of a crime, polygraph accuracy is close to:

Accepted Answer

A)   60%.
B)   70%.
C)   80%.
D)   90%. A

Question 2

Leilani is taking a polygraph because she is suspected of stealing money from her job as a bank teller. The examiner asks her, "Have you ever stolen anything in your life?" This is an example of a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)   Neutral control question.
B)   High affect control question.
C)   Investigative question.
D)   Control question technique. B

Question 3

Leilani is taking a polygraph because she is suspected of stealing money from her job as a bank teller. The examiner compares her responses to determine if she is lying. This is an example of a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)   Neutral control method.
B)   High affect comparison technique.
C)   Investigative question method.
D)   Control question technique. D

Question 4

Marcel is learning about the specific guidelines for tasks and practice areas. He is becoming familiar with:

Accepted Answer

A)   Specialist guidelines.
B)   Practice standards.
C)   Proficiency practicums.
D)   Credential training.

Question 5

Briefly discuss the difference between clinical and forensic psychologists in terms of assessment.

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Question 6

The primary goal of treatment for perpetrators of criminal activity is to:

Accepted Answer

A)   Feel better about themselves.
B)   Recognize the influence of bad mothers.
C)   Reduce recidivism.
D)   Treat the cognitive triad.

Question 7

Forensic psychology emerged in the:

Accepted Answer

A)   1950s.
B)   1960s.
C)   1970s.
D)   1980s.

Question 8

Briefly describe the goals of psychological first aid (the book lists eight). What does research show in regards to trauma and treatment?

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Question 9

The text lists seven assumptions and tasks that are different for forensic psychology practices than for traditional clinical practices. List and describe at least five here.

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Question 10

In research looking at real world settings where someone is actually suspected of a crime, if the same examiner gives the test and interprets the data, polygraph accuracy is close to.

Accepted Answer

A)   60%.
B)   70%.
C)   80%.
D)   90%.

Question 11

Examining evidence from a crime scene, interviewing witnesses and/or victims, and then constructing a description of the perpetrator is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)   A guilty knowledge test.
B)   Practice standards.
C)   Crime reconstruction technology.
D)   Criminal profiling.

Question 12

Which 20-item scale that is administered as an interview and assesses the behavioral, affective, and interpersonal characteristics of the pathological personality style, as also includes a review of written records and documents?

Accepted Answer

A)   MMPI-2
B)   MCMI-III
C)   Hare Psychopathology checklist
D)   MacArthur competence assessment tool

Question 13

In terms of ecological validity, does the treatment of psychopathy actually decrease criminal behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)   Some research shows that it may increase criminal behavior.
B)   Some research shows it decreases criminal behavior.
C)   Some research shows that it has no effect.
D)   It is difficult to tell because budget cuts have eliminated most treatment for people in jail.

Question 14

Psychologists that work in prisons deal with:

Accepted Answer

A)   Humanistic psychology.
B)   Jurisprudence psychology.
C)   Systems psychology.
D)   Correctional psychology.

Question 15

Alondra is learning about the credentials and training necessary to work in a specific area. She is becoming familiar with:

Accepted Answer

A)   Specialist guidelines.
B)   Practice standards.
C)   Proficiency practicums.
D)   Credential training.

Question 16

Leilani is taking a polygraph because she is suspected of stealing money from her job as a bank teller. The examiner asks her, "What day of the week is it?" This is an example of a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)   Neutral control question.
B)   High affect control question.
C)   Investigative question.
D)   Control question technique.

Question 17

Briefly describe how treatment goals for the perpetrators of crime differ from the standard treatment goals of a traditional clinical psychologist's patient.

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Question 18

One of the major differences between a traditional clinical practice and a forensic practice is that:

Accepted Answer

A)   The goal of a clinical psychologist is to help the patient and the goal of a forensic psychologist is to help the court.
B)   Clinical psychologists only see patients a few times but forensic psychologists see patients over a long period of time.
C)   Clinical psychologists try to appear neutral while forensic psychologists try to appear empathetic.
D)   Clinical psychologists tend to use more intuition while forensic use more research.

Question 19

In research looking at college students in a highly controlled experiment, polygraph accuracy is close to:

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