Question 1

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. C

Question 2

With regard to involuntary hospitalization,all jurisdictions require that there be risk of harm to self or others;some jurisdictions allow risk of deterioration in health to satisfy the risk of harm criterion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The HCR-20

Accepted Answer

A) is nondiscretionary with regard to institutional,but not community violence. 
B) is a discretionary instrument,although it provides structured professional guidelines and codes risk factors that are based on empirical research. 
C) is a nondiscretionary instrument because it provides a predictive score,though it does allow for clinical judgment with regard to some items. 
D) is primarily used to develop treatment or management plans and has not fared well in studies of predictive validity. 
E) has been replaced with discretionary instruments that have greater inter-rater reliability. 
A) is nondiscretionary with regard to institutional,but not community violence. 
B) is a discretionary instrument,although it provides structured professional guidelines and codes risk factors that are based on empirical research. 
C) is a nondiscretionary instrument because it provides a predictive score,though it does allow for clinical judgment with regard to some items. 
D) is primarily used to develop treatment or management plans and has not fared well in studies of predictive validity. 
E) has been replaced with discretionary instruments that have greater inter-rater reliability.

Question 6

The Fitness Interview Test (FIT-R)

Accepted Answer

A) identifies whether a person committed an act intentionally or not. 
B) helps determine what mental disorder a person is suffering from,according to the law. 
C) was of key use in the Owen Swain case. 
D) is only used with the most violent offenders. 
E) helps psychologists and psychiatrists assess whether an individual is fit to stand trial. 
A) identifies whether a person committed an act intentionally or not. 
B) helps determine what mental disorder a person is suffering from,according to the law. 
C) was of key use in the Owen Swain case. 
D) is only used with the most violent offenders. 
E) helps psychologists and psychiatrists assess whether an individual is fit to stand trial.

Question 7

Which of the following is not mentioned in the textbook as something forensic psychologists do?

Accepted Answer

A) Conduct custody evaluations. 
B) Train correctional officers. 
C) Investigate cases of discrimination. 
D) Provide expert evidence in court concerning the assessment of violence risk. 
E) Provide expert opinion on empirically supported treatments for mood and anxiety disorders. 
A) Conduct custody evaluations. 
B) Train correctional officers. 
C) Investigate cases of discrimination. 
D) Provide expert evidence in court concerning the assessment of violence risk. 
E) Provide expert opinion on empirically supported treatments for mood and anxiety disorders.

Question 8

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.

Question 9

Temporary substitute decision makers (TSDMs)for persons committed and deemed incapable of making decisions about treatment are

Accepted Answer

A) Public Trustees appointed by the state. 
B) chosen by the family,by procedures that are specific to jurisdictions. 
C) appointed by the person when they are healthy. 
D) selected by methods specific to jurisdictions,but such persons are chosen by the individual,family,or are appointed by the state. 
E) are selected by methods specific to jurisdictions,but always comprise committees selected by court or tribunal. 
A) Public Trustees appointed by the state. 
B) chosen by the family,by procedures that are specific to jurisdictions. 
C) appointed by the person when they are healthy. 
D) selected by methods specific to jurisdictions,but such persons are chosen by the individual,family,or are appointed by the state. 
E) are selected by methods specific to jurisdictions,but always comprise committees selected by court or tribunal.

Question 10

Which of the following protections for persons with mental disorder is NOT provided by the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

Accepted Answer

A) infringement of rights cannot be arbitrary or excessive 
B) prohibits restriction of mobility rights 
C) prohibits discrimination that may stem from stereotypical attitudes 
D) prohibits assuming risk of violence on the basis of mental disorder status 
E) requires such persons be afforded equal protection under the law 
A) infringement of rights cannot be arbitrary or excessive 
B) prohibits restriction of mobility rights 
C) prohibits discrimination that may stem from stereotypical attitudes 
D) prohibits assuming risk of violence on the basis of mental disorder status 
E) requires such persons be afforded equal protection under the law

Question 11

Laws regarding involuntary hospitalization

Accepted Answer

A) explicitly intend to be mildly punitive,for motivation and treatment purposes. 
B) attempt to reduce the punitive aspects as much as possible. 
C) assume some degree of moral culpability for risks that are posed to the community. 
D) cannot be punitive and assume no moral culpability for risks posed. 
E) vary,with only some jurisdictions retaining the old English punitive aspects. 
A) explicitly intend to be mildly punitive,for motivation and treatment purposes. 
B) attempt to reduce the punitive aspects as much as possible. 
C) assume some degree of moral culpability for risks that are posed to the community. 
D) cannot be punitive and assume no moral culpability for risks posed. 
E) vary,with only some jurisdictions retaining the old English punitive aspects.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Follow-up research examining the community adjustment of patients released from involuntary hospitalization found that __________ percent were readmitted within a year.

Accepted Answer

A) 45 
B) 60 
C) 10 
D) 25 
E) 75 
A) 45 
B) 60 
C) 10 
D) 25 
E) 75

Question 14

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 15

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 16

Ken is charged with first-degree murder.He fully comprehends and remembers what he has done,yet shows no remorse and is unable to accept moral responsibility for his actions.Ken should

Accepted Answer

A) be given a normal trial. 
B) be found not criminally responsible on account of a mental disorder (NCRM
D) . 
C) be declared unfit to stand trial. 
D) be denied the capacity to participate in his legal procedure. 
E) be automatically sent for psychiatric treatment in a hospital. 
A) be given a normal trial. 
B) be found not criminally responsible on account of a mental disorder (NCRM
D) . 
C) be declared unfit to stand trial. 
D) be denied the capacity to participate in his legal procedure. 
E) be automatically sent for psychiatric treatment in a hospital.

Question 17

The Hadfield case (R.v.Hadfield,1800)

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 18

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

What are the important elements of the legal definition of mental disorder?

Accepted Answer

cognitive or volitio

Question 20

Describe the evolution of the insanity defence.

Accepted Answer

James Hadfield was charged with high tre

Identify the untrue statement.

With regard to involuntary hospitalization,all jurisdictions require that there be risk of harm to self or others;some jurisdictions allow risk of deterioration in health to satisfy the risk of harm criterion.

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

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

The HCR-20

The Fitness Interview Test (FIT-R)

Which of the following is not mentioned in the textbook as something forensic psychologists do?

The capable wishes principle holds that

Temporary substitute decision makers (TSDMs)for persons committed and deemed incapable of making decisions about treatment are

Which of the following protections for persons with mental disorder is NOT provided by the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

Laws regarding involuntary hospitalization

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

Follow-up research examining the community adjustment of patients released from involuntary hospitalization found that __________ percent were readmitted within a year.

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?

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

Ken is charged with first-degree murder.He fully comprehends and remembers what he has done,yet shows no remorse and is unable to accept moral responsibility for his actions.Ken should

The Hadfield case (R.v.Hadfield,1800)

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

What are the important elements of the legal definition of mental disorder?

Describe the evolution of the insanity defence.

Concepts of Abnormality Throughout History

Theoretical Perspectives on Abnormal Behaviour

Classification and Diagnosis

Psychological Assessment and Research Methods

Anxiety, obsessive-Compulsive, and Trauma -Related Disorders

Dissociative Disorder and Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders

Psychological Factors Affecting Medical Conditions

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Eating Disorders

Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

The Personality Disorders

Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders

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

Identify the untrue statement.

With regard to involuntary hospitalization,all jurisdictions require that there be risk of harm to self or others;some jurisdictions allow risk of deterioration in health to satisfy the risk of harm criterion.

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

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

The HCR-20

The Fitness Interview Test (FIT-R)

Which of the following is not mentioned in the textbook as something forensic psychologists do?

The capable wishes principle holds that

Temporary substitute decision makers (TSDMs)for persons committed and deemed incapable of making decisions about treatment are

Which of the following protections for persons with mental disorder is NOT provided by the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

Laws regarding involuntary hospitalization

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

Follow-up research examining the community adjustment of patients released from involuntary hospitalization found that __________ percent were readmitted within a year.

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?

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

Ken is charged with first-degree murder.He fully comprehends and remembers what he has done,yet shows no remorse and is unable to accept moral responsibility for his actions.Ken should

The Hadfield case (R.v.Hadfield,1800)

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

What are the important elements of the legal definition of mental disorder?

Describe the evolution of the insanity defence.

Concepts of Abnormality Throughout History

Theoretical Perspectives on Abnormal Behaviour

Classification and Diagnosis

Psychological Assessment and Research Methods

Anxiety, obsessive-Compulsive, and Trauma -Related Disorders

Dissociative Disorder and Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders

Psychological Factors Affecting Medical Conditions

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Eating Disorders

Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

The Personality Disorders

Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Behaviour and Emotional Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

Aging and Mental Health

Therapies

Prevention and Mental Health Promotion in the Community

Filters