Question 1

According to the Daubert standards,

Accepted Answer

A)  individuals can be involuntarily hospitalized if they represent a threat to themselves, but not if they represent a threat to others. 
B)  testimony from an expert witness such as a clinical psychologist is admissible in court if it is generally accepted in the field, even if it is not reliable or valid. 
C)  testimony from an expert witness such as a clinical psychologist is admissible in court if it is reliable and valid, even if it is not generally accepted in the field. 
D)  the mental status of a defendant at the time of the trial is a more important factor than the mental status of a defendant at the time of the crime in NGRI evaluations. 
A)  individuals can be involuntarily hospitalized if they represent a threat to themselves, but not if they represent a threat to others. 
B)  testimony from an expert witness such as a clinical psychologist is admissible in court if it is generally accepted in the field, even if it is not reliable or valid. 
C)  testimony from an expert witness such as a clinical psychologist is admissible in court if it is reliable and valid, even if it is not generally accepted in the field. 
D)  the mental status of a defendant at the time of the trial is a more important factor than the mental status of a defendant at the time of the crime in NGRI evaluations. C

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

fitness-for-duty

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

base rate

Question 4

How do clinical prediction methods of predicting dangerousness differ from actuarial prediction methods of predicting dangerousness?

Accepted Answer

Clinical prediction methods involve psyc

Question 5

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.

Question 6

When working with criminal offenders,clinical psychologists typically focus on

Accepted Answer

A)  crisis management and maintenance. 
B)  outpatient psychotherapy and targeted programs. 
C)  all of the above 
D)  none of the above 
A)  crisis management and maintenance. 
B)  outpatient psychotherapy and targeted programs. 
C)  all of the above 
D)  none of the above

Question 7

According to Sageman (2003),forensic psychologists should possess specialized assessment skills,including

Accepted Answer

A)  skill related to litigation. 
B)  neuropsychological acumen. 
C)  projective assessment mastery. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  skill related to litigation. 
B)  neuropsychological acumen. 
C)  projective assessment mastery. 
D)  all of the above

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A)  objective personality tests 
B)  intelligence tests with proven reliability and validity 
C)  all of the above 
D)  none of the above 
A)  objective personality tests 
B)  intelligence tests with proven reliability and validity 
C)  all of the above 
D)  none of the above

Question 9

Regarding the prediction of dangerousness,it is generally true that

Accepted Answer

A)  individuals with more extensive arrest records are more likely to be dangerous than individuals with less extensive arrest records. 
B)  individuals with more social support are more likely to be dangerous than individuals with less social support. 
C)  all of the above 
D)  none of the above 
A)  individuals with more extensive arrest records are more likely to be dangerous than individuals with less extensive arrest records. 
B)  individuals with more social support are more likely to be dangerous than individuals with less social support. 
C)  all of the above 
D)  none of the above

Question 10

What is the current standard for the admissibility of expert testimony as evidence in the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

The not guilty by reason of insanity (NGRI)defense

Accepted Answer

A)  is used frequently. 
B)  is often successful. 
C)  results in the defendant being released without being institutionalized. 
D)  none of the above 
A)  is used frequently. 
B)  is often successful. 
C)  results in the defendant being released without being institutionalized. 
D)  none of the above

Question 12

Forensic psychology is the application of psychological methods and principles

Accepted Answer

A)  within the legal system. 
B)  to issues related to physical health. 
C)  in an inpatient setting. 
D)  in an outpatient setting. 
A)  within the legal system. 
B)  to issues related to physical health. 
C)  in an inpatient setting. 
D)  in an outpatient setting.

Question 13

According to experts in forensic psychology,_____ tests tend to be considered unacceptable for assessments of defendants or criminals.

Accepted Answer

A)  Wechsler intelligence 
B)  projective personality 
C)  all of the above 
D)  none of the above 
A)  Wechsler intelligence 
B)  projective personality 
C)  all of the above 
D)  none of the above

Question 14

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 _____ method.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

_____ was the first legal standard for the insanity defense in the history of the American legal system.

Accepted Answer

A)  The M'Naghten test 
B)  Voir dire 
C)  The Munsterberg criteria 
D)  The Daubet standards 
A)  The M'Naghten test 
B)  Voir dire 
C)  The Munsterberg criteria 
D)  The Daubet standards

Question 16

The process by which an expert witness is approved for the court

Accepted Answer

A)  does not apply to clinical psychologists because they are exempt. 
B)  is called voir dire. 
C)  all of the above 
D)  none of the above 
A)  does not apply to clinical psychologists because they are exempt. 
B)  is called voir dire. 
C)  all of the above 
D)  none of the above

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)  mental retardation 
D)  intoxication by alcohol or other substance 
A)  schizophrenia 
B)  a mental disease or defect 
C)  mental retardation 
D)  intoxication by alcohol or other substance

Question 18

Clinical psychologists who consult with law enforcement agencies conduct _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  fitness-for-duty evaluations 
B)  pre-employment evaluations 
C)  psychotherapy 
D)  all of the above 
A)  fitness-for-duty evaluations 
B)  pre-employment evaluations 
C)  psychotherapy 
D)  all of the above

Question 19

In child custody evaluations,the 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 20

Hugo Munsterberg

Accepted Answer

A)  wrote On the Witness Stand. 
B)  demonstrated how psychological science could be applied in the legal arena. 
C)  presented testimony in a case that created the first standard for expert testimony. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  wrote On the Witness Stand. 
B)  demonstrated how psychological science could be applied in the legal arena. 
C)  presented testimony in a case that created the first standard for expert testimony. 
D)  all of the above

According to the Daubert standards,

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

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

How do clinical prediction methods of predicting dangerousness differ from actuarial prediction methods of predicting dangerousness?

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

When working with criminal offenders,clinical psychologists typically focus on

According to Sageman (2003),forensic psychologists should possess specialized assessment skills,including

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

Regarding the prediction of dangerousness,it is generally true that

What is the current standard for the admissibility of expert testimony as evidence in the U.S.?

The not guilty by reason of insanity (NGRI)defense

Forensic psychology is the application of psychological methods and principles

According to experts in forensic psychology,_____ tests tend to be considered unacceptable for assessments of defendants or criminals.

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 _____ method.

_____ was the first legal standard for the insanity defense in the history of the American legal system.

The process by which an expert witness is approved for the court

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.

Clinical psychologists who consult with law enforcement agencies conduct _____.

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

Hugo Munsterberg

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Exam 19: Forensic Psychology

According to the Daubert standards,

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

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

How do clinical prediction methods of predicting dangerousness differ from actuarial prediction methods of predicting dangerousness?

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

When working with criminal offenders,clinical psychologists typically focus on

According to Sageman (2003),forensic psychologists should possess specialized assessment skills,including

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

Regarding the prediction of dangerousness,it is generally true that

What is the current standard for the admissibility of expert testimony as evidence in the U.S.?

The not guilty by reason of insanity (NGRI)defense

Forensic psychology is the application of psychological methods and principles

According to experts in forensic psychology,_____ tests tend to be considered unacceptable for assessments of defendants or criminals.

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 _____ method.

_____ was the first legal standard for the insanity defense in the history of the American legal system.

The process by which an expert witness is approved for the court

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.

Clinical psychologists who consult with law enforcement agencies conduct _____.

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

Hugo Munsterberg

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

The Clinical Interview

Intellectual and Neuropsychological Assessment

Personality Assessment and Behavioral Assessment

General Issues in Psychotherapy

Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

Humanistic Psychotherapy

Behavioral Psychotherapy

Cognitive Psychotherapy

Group and Family Therapy

Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology

Health Psychology

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