Question 1

Compare and contrast the PsyD and PhD degree.

Accepted Answer

The PhD degree (doctor of philosophy) re

Question 2

Jan is a second-year college student who is interested in becoming a police psychologist. Which path would you suggest that she take in order to reach her goals?

Accepted Answer

A)  encourage her to transfer to a university accredited in police psychology 
B)  encourage her to earn her undergraduate degree and then join the police academy 
C)  encourage her to transfer to an undergraduate school with joint-degree training 
D)  encourage her to earn a doctorate in psychology and gain ample exposure to police culture 
A)  encourage her to transfer to a university accredited in police psychology 
B)  encourage her to earn her undergraduate degree and then join the police academy 
C)  encourage her to transfer to an undergraduate school with joint-degree training 
D)  encourage her to earn a doctorate in psychology and gain ample exposure to police culture

Question 3

Forensic psychology and forensic psychiatry are becoming increasingly distinct professions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Dr. Brown is using an empirically supported intervention called cognitive-behavioral therapy with a group of unmotivated criminal justice clients. Dr. Brown is using a(n) ______ approach.

Accepted Answer

A)  correctional 
B)  victimless 
C)  motivational 
D)  evidence-based 
A)  correctional 
B)  victimless 
C)  motivational 
D)  evidence-based

Question 5

Fitness for duty evaluations are to __________ psychology as child custody evaluations are to __________ psychology.

Accepted Answer

A)  clinical; school 
B)  social; criminal 
C)  organizational; victim 
D)  police; legal 
A)  clinical; school 
B)  social; criminal 
C)  organizational; victim 
D)  police; legal

Question 6

What do forensic psychology, forensic linguistics, and forensic archaeology all have in common?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are based on scientific principles. 
B)  They involve the study of human pathology. 
C)  They are based on an unknown, deceased subject. 
D)  They involve the study of crime. 
A)  They are based on scientific principles. 
B)  They involve the study of human pathology. 
C)  They are based on an unknown, deceased subject. 
D)  They involve the study of crime.

Compare and contrast the PsyD and PhD degree.

Jan is a second-year college student who is interested in becoming a police psychologist. Which path would you suggest that she take in order to reach her goals?

Forensic psychology and forensic psychiatry are becoming increasingly distinct professions.

Dr. Brown is using an empirically supported intervention called cognitive-behavioral therapy with a group of unmotivated criminal justice clients. Dr. Brown is using a(n) ______ approach.

Fitness for duty evaluations are to psychology as child custody evaluations are to psychology.

What do forensic psychology, forensic linguistics, and forensic archaeology all have in common?

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

Compare and contrast the PsyD and PhD degree.

Jan is a second-year college student who is interested in becoming a police psychologist. Which path would you suggest that she take in order to reach her goals?

Forensic psychology and forensic psychiatry are becoming increasingly distinct professions.

Dr. Brown is using an empirically supported intervention called cognitive-behavioral therapy with a group of unmotivated criminal justice clients. Dr. Brown is using a(n) ______ approach.

Fitness for duty evaluations are to __________ psychology as child custody evaluations are to __________ psychology.

What do forensic psychology, forensic linguistics, and forensic archaeology all have in common?

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

Filters

Fitness for duty evaluations are to psychology as child custody evaluations are to psychology.