Question 1

The legal case Dusky v.United States (1960)set the standard used throughout most of the United States regarding _____.

Accepted Answer

A) competency to stand trial 
B) NGRI evaluations 
C) the prediction of dangerousness 
D) child custody evaluation practices 
A) competency to stand trial 
B) NGRI evaluations 
C) the prediction of dangerousness 
D) child custody evaluation practices A

Question 2

Generally,how do the goals of clinical psychologists in forensic settings tend to differ from the goals of clinical psychologists in more traditional (e.g. ,therapy and assessment)settings?

Accepted Answer

In forensic settings,the goal is not necessarily to help the client,but to help the legal system.Forensic settings require a more detached,neutral,objective stance rather than the supportive,empathic approach more typical in other settings.Additionally,the trust that is common to traditional settings for clinical psychologists is necessarily lacking in forensic work.

Question 3

Which of the following statements about Hugo Munsterberg is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A) He wrote On the Witness Stand. 
B) He demonstrated how psychological science could be applied in the legal arena. 
C) He mentored the man who presented testimony in a case that created the first standard for expert testimony. 
D) He practiced family law before developing an interest in forensic psychology. 
A) He wrote On the Witness Stand. 
B) He demonstrated how psychological science could be applied in the legal arena. 
C) He mentored the man who presented testimony in a case that created the first standard for expert testimony. 
D) He practiced family law before developing an interest in forensic psychology. D

Question 4

Clinical psychologists typically focus on four basic therapy tasks when providing treatment to forensic clients.Which of the following is NOT one of these four tasks?

Accepted Answer

A) Crisis management 
B) Outpatient psychotherapy 
C) Interoceptive coping 
D) Targeted programs 
A) Crisis management 
B) Outpatient psychotherapy 
C) Interoceptive coping 
D) Targeted programs

Question 5

In child custody evaluations,the primary role of the _____ is to make sure that the rights of the child are protected.

Accepted Answer

A) forensic psychologist 
B) guardian ad litem 
C) voir dire 
D) none of the above 
A) forensic psychologist 
B) guardian ad litem 
C) voir dire 
D) none of the above

Question 6

Which of the following statements is NOT true? Forensic psychology training opportunities include

Accepted Answer

A) elective forensic courses in doctoral programs. 
B) specialized forensic tracks in doctoral programs. 
C) joint degree programs in law (J
D) and psychology (PhD or Psy
D) . 
D) predoctoral,but not postdoctoral,internships that feature forensic training. 
A) elective forensic courses in doctoral programs. 
B) specialized forensic tracks in doctoral programs. 
C) joint degree programs in law (J
D) and psychology (PhD or Psy
D) . 
D) predoctoral,but not postdoctoral,internships that feature forensic training.

Question 7

A clinical psychologist conducting an NGRI evaluation is most interested in determining

Accepted Answer

A) the mental status of the defendant at the time the crime was committed. 
B) the likelihood that the defendant will behave dangerously in the future. 
C) the current mental status of the defendant. 
D) the fitness of the defendant to stand trial. 
A) the mental status of the defendant at the time the crime was committed. 
B) the likelihood that the defendant will behave dangerously in the future. 
C) the current mental status of the defendant. 
D) the fitness of the defendant to stand trial.

Question 8

______ psychologists can be involved in forensic psychology.

Accepted Answer

A) Clinical 
B) Clinical and cognitive 
C) Clinical,cognitive,and social 
D) All specializations except clinical 
A) Clinical 
B) Clinical and cognitive 
C) Clinical,cognitive,and social 
D) All specializations except clinical

Question 9

According to experts in forensic psychology,_____ tend to be endorsed most strongly for use in forensic evaluations.

Accepted Answer

A) Wechsler intelligence tests 
B) projective personality tests 
C) the TAT and RAT 
D) objective personality tests 
A) Wechsler intelligence tests 
B) projective personality tests 
C) the TAT and RAT 
D) objective personality tests

Question 10

Hugo Munsterberg is most closely associated with the field of _____.

Accepted Answer

A) health psychology 
B) pediatric psychology 
C) forensic psychology 
D) humanistic psychotherapy 
A) health psychology 
B) pediatric psychology 
C) forensic psychology 
D) humanistic psychotherapy

Question 11

Forensic psychologists may conduct _____ evaluations with police personnel following an extremely stressful experience by an officer,such as being shot.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Forensic psychologists may conduct _____ evaluations with...

Question 12

The application of psychological methods and principles within the legal system is known as _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The application of psychological methods and principles...

Question 13

In forensic psychology,a method of predicting dangerousness that involves a statistical prediction based on objective variables,with little to no subjective data,is the _____ prediction method.

Accepted Answer

A) clinical 
B) historical 
C) actuarial 
D) individual 
A) clinical 
B) historical 
C) actuarial 
D) individual

Question 14

The prediction of dangerousness is particularly difficult because it happens so infrequently,a phenomenon known as the _____ problem.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The prediction of dangerousness is particularly difficult...

Question 15

What is the difference between the Frye standards and the Daubert standards regarding the admissibility of expert testimony?

Accepted Answer

Frye standards (generally applicable unt

Question 16

_____,an issue that can arise in forensic psychology,occurs when the person being evaluated exaggerates or "fakes" symptoms in order to achieve some external benefit.

Accepted Answer

A) Confabulation 
B) Blindsiding 
C) Malingering 
D) Echopraxia 
A) Confabulation 
B) Blindsiding 
C) Malingering 
D) Echopraxia

Question 17

Currently,legal standards for NGRI vary from state to state,but they all require that _____ is present and operating at the time of the offense.

Accepted Answer

A) schizophrenia 
B) a mental disease or defect 
C) intellectual disability 
D) intoxication with alcohol or another substance 
A) schizophrenia 
B) a mental disease or defect 
C) intellectual disability 
D) intoxication with alcohol or another substance

Question 18

The not guilty by reason of insanity (NGRI)defense

Accepted Answer

A) is used frequently. 
B) is successful in a majority of the instances in which it is used. 
C) results in the defendant being released if the defense is successful. 
D) was successfully used by John Hinckley following his attempted assassination of President Ronald Reagan. 
A) is used frequently. 
B) is successful in a majority of the instances in which it is used. 
C) results in the defendant being released if the defense is successful. 
D) was successfully used by John Hinckley following his attempted assassination of President Ronald Reagan.

Question 19

What is the current standard for the admissibility of expert testimony as evidence in the United States?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the current standard for the...

Question 20

Fitness-for-duty evaluations are most typically conducted by clinical psychologists

Accepted Answer

A) on applicants to the police force who are seriously being considered for employment. 
B) on current police officers who have experienced a traumatic incident or who are struggling with a psychological disorder. 
C) on current police officers who are being considered for promotion to a higher rank. 
D) on current police officers whose weight has significantly increased in recent months. 
A) on applicants to the police force who are seriously being considered for employment. 
B) on current police officers who have experienced a traumatic incident or who are struggling with a psychological disorder. 
C) on current police officers who are being considered for promotion to a higher rank. 
D) on current police officers whose weight has significantly increased in recent months.

The legal case Dusky v.United States (1960)set the standard used throughout most of the United States regarding _____.

Generally,how do the goals of clinical psychologists in forensic settings tend to differ from the goals of clinical psychologists in more traditional (e.g. ,therapy and assessment)settings?

Which of the following statements about Hugo Munsterberg is NOT true?

Clinical psychologists typically focus on four basic therapy tasks when providing treatment to forensic clients.Which of the following is NOT one of these four tasks?

In child custody evaluations,the primary role of the _____ is to make sure that the rights of the child are protected.

Which of the following statements is NOT true? Forensic psychology training opportunities include

A clinical psychologist conducting an NGRI evaluation is most interested in determining

______ psychologists can be involved in forensic psychology.

According to experts in forensic psychology,_____ tend to be endorsed most strongly for use in forensic evaluations.

Hugo Munsterberg is most closely associated with the field of _____.

Forensic psychologists may conduct _____ evaluations with police personnel following an extremely stressful experience by an officer,such as being shot.

The application of psychological methods and principles within the legal system is known as _____.

In forensic psychology,a method of predicting dangerousness that involves a statistical prediction based on objective variables,with little to no subjective data,is the _____ prediction method.

The prediction of dangerousness is particularly difficult because it happens so infrequently,a phenomenon known as the _____ problem.

What is the difference between the Frye standards and the Daubert standards regarding the admissibility of expert testimony?

_____,an issue that can arise in forensic psychology,occurs when the person being evaluated exaggerates or "fakes" symptoms in order to achieve some external benefit.

Currently,legal standards for NGRI vary from state to state,but they all require that _____ is present and operating at the time of the offense.

The not guilty by reason of insanity (NGRI)defense

What is the current standard for the admissibility of expert testimony as evidence in the United States?

Fitness-for-duty evaluations are most typically conducted by clinical psychologists

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Evolution of Clinical Psychology

Current Controversies in Clinical Psychology

Cultural Issues in Clinical Psychology

Ethical Issues in Clinical Psychology

Conducting Research in Clinical Psychology

Diagnosis and Classification Issues: DSM-5 and More

The Clinical Interview

Intellectual and Neuropsychological Assessment

Personality Assessment and Behavioral Assessment

General Issues in Psychotherapy

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Exam 19: Forensic Psychology

The legal case Dusky v.United States (1960)set the standard used throughout most of the United States regarding _____.

Generally,how do the goals of clinical psychologists in forensic settings tend to differ from the goals of clinical psychologists in more traditional (e.g. ,therapy and assessment)settings?

Which of the following statements about Hugo Munsterberg is NOT true?

Clinical psychologists typically focus on four basic therapy tasks when providing treatment to forensic clients.Which of the following is NOT one of these four tasks?

In child custody evaluations,the primary role of the _____ is to make sure that the rights of the child are protected.

Which of the following statements is NOT true? Forensic psychology training opportunities include

A clinical psychologist conducting an NGRI evaluation is most interested in determining

______ psychologists can be involved in forensic psychology.

According to experts in forensic psychology,_____ tend to be endorsed most strongly for use in forensic evaluations.

Hugo Munsterberg is most closely associated with the field of _____.

Forensic psychologists may conduct _____ evaluations with police personnel following an extremely stressful experience by an officer,such as being shot.

The application of psychological methods and principles within the legal system is known as _____.

In forensic psychology,a method of predicting dangerousness that involves a statistical prediction based on objective variables,with little to no subjective data,is the _____ prediction method.

The prediction of dangerousness is particularly difficult because it happens so infrequently,a phenomenon known as the _____ problem.

What is the difference between the Frye standards and the Daubert standards regarding the admissibility of expert testimony?

_____,an issue that can arise in forensic psychology,occurs when the person being evaluated exaggerates or "fakes" symptoms in order to achieve some external benefit.

Currently,legal standards for NGRI vary from state to state,but they all require that _____ is present and operating at the time of the offense.

The not guilty by reason of insanity (NGRI)defense

What is the current standard for the admissibility of expert testimony as evidence in the United States?

Fitness-for-duty evaluations are most typically conducted by clinical psychologists

Clinical Psychology: Definition and Training

Evolution of Clinical Psychology

Current Controversies in Clinical Psychology

Cultural Issues in Clinical Psychology

Ethical Issues in Clinical Psychology

Conducting Research in Clinical Psychology

Diagnosis and Classification Issues: DSM-5 and More

The Clinical Interview

Intellectual and Neuropsychological Assessment

Personality Assessment and Behavioral Assessment

General Issues in Psychotherapy

Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

Humanistic Psychotherapy

Behavior Therapy

Cognitive Psychotherapy and Mindfulness-Based Therapies

Group and Family Therapy

Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology

Health Psychology

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