Question 1

Identify three ethical issues that face forensic psychologists today.

Accepted Answer

Answers may include discussion of psychologists' authority to prescribe medication, conflicts of interest, participation in military interrogations, making recommendations in child custody cases, conducting violence risk assessments in death penalty cases, labeling juveniles as psychopathic, establishing proper boundaries between assessment and treatment, and work with undocumented immigrants.

Question 2

The minimum educational requirement for psychologists is the bachelor's degree.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Graduates with master's degrees in psychology and without a doctoral degree ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  cannot legally practice psychology 
B)  cannot call themselves psychologists in most states 
C)  are not allowed to work in prison settings 
D)  are not allowed to testify in federal courts 
A)  cannot legally practice psychology 
B)  cannot call themselves psychologists in most states 
C)  are not allowed to work in prison settings 
D)  are not allowed to testify in federal courts B

Question 4

Dr. Roy is a forensic psychologist who is conducting a child custody evaluation in a divorce case. Dr. Roy is practicing the forensic psychology subspecialty of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  legal psychology 
B)  correctional psychology 
C)  victimology 
D)  linguistics 
A)  legal psychology 
B)  correctional psychology 
C)  victimology 
D)  linguistics

Question 5

Differentiate between the broad and narrow definitions of forensic psychology. Why is it important to distinguish between these two definitions?

Accepted Answer

The narrow definition may be too restric

Question 6

A forensic psychologist, who has earned a doctorate and is licensed, certified and accepted by peers as being at the highest level of excellence has likely obtained ______ certification.

Accepted Answer

A)  MPH 
B)  LPA 
C)  diplomate 
D)  joint-degree 
A)  MPH 
B)  LPA 
C)  diplomate 
D)  joint-degree

Question 7

This text focuses on the various fields of forensic science.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Research on crime and delinquency suggests which factor leads to serious violent offending?

Accepted Answer

A)  authoritative teaching 
B)  rejection by peers 
C)  excessive television viewing 
D)  poor academic performance 
A)  authoritative teaching 
B)  rejection by peers 
C)  excessive television viewing 
D)  poor academic performance

Question 9

Which statement supports the idea that courts often lean toward a medical model approach to mental disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  Many judges prefer the involvement of psychiatrists for insanity determinations. 
B)  Many attorneys prefer psychologists for child custody evaluations. 
C)  Many judges advocate for psychologists to have prescription privileges. 
D)  Many attorneys advocate for psychiatrists in correctional facilities. 
A)  Many judges prefer the involvement of psychiatrists for insanity determinations. 
B)  Many attorneys prefer psychologists for child custody evaluations. 
C)  Many judges advocate for psychologists to have prescription privileges. 
D)  Many attorneys advocate for psychiatrists in correctional facilities.

Question 10

The majority of new psychology doctorates are employed in ______ settings.

Accepted Answer

A)  government 
B)  business 
C)  private practice 
D)  human service 
A)  government 
B)  business 
C)  private practice 
D)  human service

Question 11

Psychologists who use valid and reliable methods are engaging in ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  evidence-based practice 
B)  questioned document analysis 
C)  risk assessment 
D)  professional accountability 
A)  evidence-based practice 
B)  questioned document analysis 
C)  risk assessment 
D)  professional accountability

Question 12

The history of forensic psychology can be traced back to late 19th-century experiments involving which topic?

Accepted Answer

A)  serial murders 
B)  prison violence 
C)  child development 
D)  eyewitness identification 
A)  serial murders 
B)  prison violence 
C)  child development 
D)  eyewitness identification

Question 13

The term LPA refers to ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  a person with a master's degree in psychology who has received clinical training and is licensed 
B)  psychologists with PhDs who have gained wide recognition in the field 
C)  social workers who are licensed as therapists and work in a forensic setting 
D)  undergraduate students who work as assistants in an in-patient psychiatric hospital 
A)  a person with a master's degree in psychology who has received clinical training and is licensed 
B)  psychologists with PhDs who have gained wide recognition in the field 
C)  social workers who are licensed as therapists and work in a forensic setting 
D)  undergraduate students who work as assistants in an in-patient psychiatric hospital

Question 14

What is the difference between standards and guidelines?

Accepted Answer

A)  Psychologists are expected to adhere to guidelines; standards are aspirational. 
B)  Psychologists are expected to adhere to standards; guidelines are aspirational. 
C)  Guidelines are legal; standards are psychological. 
D)  Standards are psychological; guidelines are legal. 
A)  Psychologists are expected to adhere to guidelines; standards are aspirational. 
B)  Psychologists are expected to adhere to standards; guidelines are aspirational. 
C)  Guidelines are legal; standards are psychological. 
D)  Standards are psychological; guidelines are legal.

Question 15

The authors state that psychology is a(n) ______ profession.

Accepted Answer

A)  applied 
B)  often litigated 
C)  mundane 
D)  doctoral-level 
A)  applied 
B)  often litigated 
C)  mundane 
D)  doctoral-level

Question 16

Which term is synonymous with forensic data recovery?

Accepted Answer

A)  computer evidence recovery 
B)  ink data discovery 
C)  forensic document questioning 
D)  handwriting analysis 
A)  computer evidence recovery 
B)  ink data discovery 
C)  forensic document questioning 
D)  handwriting analysis

Question 17

Which statement concerning youth violence is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Despite media attention, juvenile violent crime continues to decrease nationwide. 
B)  The steady increase in juvenile crime indicates Americans' apathy toward the educational needs of children and teenagers. 
C)  One's risk of being injured in school is significantly higher than one's risk of being injured in the community at large. 
D)  The juvenile murder rate has been increasing at a rapid rate since 1990. 
A)  Despite media attention, juvenile violent crime continues to decrease nationwide. 
B)  The steady increase in juvenile crime indicates Americans' apathy toward the educational needs of children and teenagers. 
C)  One's risk of being injured in school is significantly higher than one's risk of being injured in the community at large. 
D)  The juvenile murder rate has been increasing at a rapid rate since 1990.

Question 18

Provide a detailed description of one forensic science (other than psychology) discussed in the chapter. Explain why this this science is considered "forensic."

Accepted Answer

Answers may include forensic engineering

Question 19

According to Heilbrun and Brooks (2010), which certifying body of board certification is the most rigorous?

Accepted Answer

A)  American Board of Forensic Psychology 
B)  American Board of Professional Psychology 
C)  International Association of Correctional Psychologists 
D)  International Society of Forensic Psychologists 
A)  American Board of Forensic Psychology 
B)  American Board of Professional Psychology 
C)  International Association of Correctional Psychologists 
D)  International Society of Forensic Psychologists

Question 20

The term forensic refers to anything pertaining or potentially pertaining to law, both civil and criminal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Identify three ethical issues that face forensic psychologists today.

The minimum educational requirement for psychologists is the bachelor's degree.

Graduates with master's degrees in psychology and without a doctoral degree ______.

Dr. Roy is a forensic psychologist who is conducting a child custody evaluation in a divorce case. Dr. Roy is practicing the forensic psychology subspecialty of ______.

Differentiate between the broad and narrow definitions of forensic psychology. Why is it important to distinguish between these two definitions?

A forensic psychologist, who has earned a doctorate and is licensed, certified and accepted by peers as being at the highest level of excellence has likely obtained ______ certification.

This text focuses on the various fields of forensic science.

Research on crime and delinquency suggests which factor leads to serious violent offending?

Which statement supports the idea that courts often lean toward a medical model approach to mental disorder?

The majority of new psychology doctorates are employed in ______ settings.

Psychologists who use valid and reliable methods are engaging in ______.

The history of forensic psychology can be traced back to late 19th-century experiments involving which topic?

The term LPA refers to ______.

What is the difference between standards and guidelines?

The authors state that psychology is a(n) ______ profession.

Which term is synonymous with forensic data recovery?

Which statement concerning youth violence is most accurate?

Provide a detailed description of one forensic science (other than psychology) discussed in the chapter. Explain why this this science is considered "forensic."

According to Heilbrun and Brooks (2010), which certifying body of board certification is the most rigorous?

The term forensic refers to anything pertaining or potentially pertaining to law, both civil and criminal.

Police and Public Safety 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

Family Violence and Child Victimization

Correctional Psychology in Adult Settings

Juvenile Justice and Corrections

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Exam 1: Introduction to Forensic Psychology

Identify three ethical issues that face forensic psychologists today.

The minimum educational requirement for psychologists is the bachelor's degree.

Graduates with master's degrees in psychology and without a doctoral degree ______.

Dr. Roy is a forensic psychologist who is conducting a child custody evaluation in a divorce case. Dr. Roy is practicing the forensic psychology subspecialty of ______.

Differentiate between the broad and narrow definitions of forensic psychology. Why is it important to distinguish between these two definitions?

A forensic psychologist, who has earned a doctorate and is licensed, certified and accepted by peers as being at the highest level of excellence has likely obtained ______ certification.

This text focuses on the various fields of forensic science.

Research on crime and delinquency suggests which factor leads to serious violent offending?

Which statement supports the idea that courts often lean toward a medical model approach to mental disorder?

The majority of new psychology doctorates are employed in ______ settings.

Psychologists who use valid and reliable methods are engaging in ______.

The history of forensic psychology can be traced back to late 19th-century experiments involving which topic?

The term LPA refers to ______.

What is the difference between standards and guidelines?

The authors state that psychology is a(n) ______ profession.

Which term is synonymous with forensic data recovery?

Which statement concerning youth violence is most accurate?

Provide a detailed description of one forensic science (other than psychology) discussed in the chapter. Explain why this this science is considered "forensic."

According to Heilbrun and Brooks (2010), which certifying body of board certification is the most rigorous?

The term forensic refers to anything pertaining or potentially pertaining to law, both civil and criminal.

Police and Public Safety 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

Family Violence and Child Victimization

Correctional Psychology in Adult Settings

Juvenile Justice and Corrections

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