Question 1

Name two dynamic risk factors and two static risk factors associated with criminal behavior.

Accepted Answer

Dynamic risk factors include s

Question 2

Which term is often preferred by forensic psychologists who are involved in predicting violent behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  prediction of dangerousness 
B)  violent behavior assessment 
C)  acute violence prediction 
D)  assessment of dangerousness potential 
A)  prediction of dangerousness 
B)  violent behavior assessment 
C)  acute violence prediction 
D)  assessment of dangerousness potential

Question 3

Provide an example of an ultimate issue. Why is there considerable debate about whether or not mental health professionals should offer opinions on ultimate issues?

Accepted Answer

Examples include: Should the expert prov

Question 4

Violence risk assessments are primarily conducted in correctional institutions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Identify one type of specialty court. Why are specialty courts often interesting to psychologists?

Accepted Answer

Specialty courts include family, drug, m

Question 6

The first stage of the jury selection process is known as the voir dire.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A well-trained psychologist can accurately predict whether or not an individual will be dangerous in all situations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which statement is a significant finding from Kovera et al.'s study of judges and attorneys?

Accepted Answer

A)  Both judges and attorneys were able to differentiate between valid and flawed research. 
B)  Judges were more apt to understand sample sizes and attorneys understood control groups. 
C)  Attorneys were more familiar with the scientific method than were the judges. 
D)  Judges admitted flawed research at the same rates as they admitted valid testimony. 
A)  Both judges and attorneys were able to differentiate between valid and flawed research. 
B)  Judges were more apt to understand sample sizes and attorneys understood control groups. 
C)  Attorneys were more familiar with the scientific method than were the judges. 
D)  Judges admitted flawed research at the same rates as they admitted valid testimony.

Question 9

In federal courts, the Daubert standard for the admission of expert testimony has replaced the ______ standard.

Accepted Answer

A)  Jenkins 
B)  Kumho Tire 
C)  Joiner 
D)  Frye 
A)  Jenkins 
B)  Kumho Tire 
C)  Joiner 
D)  Frye

Question 10

All of the following are concerns with actuarial instruments except they ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  may include legally unacceptable risk factors 
B)  often have a restricted definition of violence 
C)  focus on a small number of factors 
D)  are too generalizable to other contexts 
A)  may include legally unacceptable risk factors 
B)  often have a restricted definition of violence 
C)  focus on a small number of factors 
D)  are too generalizable to other contexts

Question 11

The Frye standard is referred to as ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  proof of intent 
B)  the rejection rule 
C)  the general acceptance rule 
D)  risk of responsibility 
A)  proof of intent 
B)  the rejection rule 
C)  the general acceptance rule 
D)  risk of responsibility

Question 12

Substance abuse and unemployment are examples of ______ risk factors.

Accepted Answer

A)  dynamic 
B)  static 
C)  actuarial 
D)  instrumental 
A)  dynamic 
B)  static 
C)  actuarial 
D)  instrumental

Question 13

How did the death of Justice Antonin Scalia result in a higher workload for many federal courts?

Accepted Answer

Following Scalia's death, the Republican

Question 14

All states have trial and appellate courts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What is the American Psychological Association's stance on ultimate issue testimony?

Accepted Answer

A)  The APA states that psychologists should only provide ultimate issue testimony when requested by the court. 
B)  The APA states that psychologists should only provide ultimate issue testimony on cases involving the welfare of a minor child. 
C)  The APA discourages psychologists from providing ultimate issue testimony. 
D)  The APA has not taken a stance on the matter of ultimate issue testimony. 
A)  The APA states that psychologists should only provide ultimate issue testimony when requested by the court. 
B)  The APA states that psychologists should only provide ultimate issue testimony on cases involving the welfare of a minor child. 
C)  The APA discourages psychologists from providing ultimate issue testimony. 
D)  The APA has not taken a stance on the matter of ultimate issue testimony.

Question 16

A proceeding in which a witness is questioned under oath and in the presence of a court reporter is called a(n) ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  deposition 
B)  disposition 
C)  voir dire 
D)  initial appearance 
A)  deposition 
B)  disposition 
C)  voir dire 
D)  initial appearance

Question 17

Describe structured professional judgment.

Accepted Answer

SPJ guidelines include gathering critica

Question 18

What is the primary distinction between civil and criminal courts?

Accepted Answer

A)  the type of case being heard 
B)  the experience level of the presiding judge 
C)  the stages of the judicial process 
D)  the size of the court's geographical jurisdiction 
A)  the type of case being heard 
B)  the experience level of the presiding judge 
C)  the stages of the judicial process 
D)  the size of the court's geographical jurisdiction

Question 19

Amicus curiae briefs are filed at the disposition stage of the court process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Until the 1960s, ______ were the only mental health experts recognized in many courts.

Accepted Answer

A)  clergy 
B)  social workers 
C)  psychologists 
D)  psychiatrists 
A)  clergy 
B)  social workers 
C)  psychologists 
D)  psychiatrists

Name two dynamic risk factors and two static risk factors associated with criminal behavior.

Which term is often preferred by forensic psychologists who are involved in predicting violent behavior?

Provide an example of an ultimate issue. Why is there considerable debate about whether or not mental health professionals should offer opinions on ultimate issues?

Violence risk assessments are primarily conducted in correctional institutions.

Identify one type of specialty court. Why are specialty courts often interesting to psychologists?

The first stage of the jury selection process is known as the voir dire.

A well-trained psychologist can accurately predict whether or not an individual will be dangerous in all situations.

Which statement is a significant finding from Kovera et al.'s study of judges and attorneys?

In federal courts, the Daubert standard for the admission of expert testimony has replaced the ______ standard.

All of the following are concerns with actuarial instruments except they ______.

The Frye standard is referred to as ______.

Substance abuse and unemployment are examples of ______ risk factors.

How did the death of Justice Antonin Scalia result in a higher workload for many federal courts?

All states have trial and appellate courts.

What is the American Psychological Association's stance on ultimate issue testimony?

A proceeding in which a witness is questioned under oath and in the presence of a court reporter is called a(n) ______.

Describe structured professional judgment.

What is the primary distinction between civil and criminal courts?

Amicus curiae briefs are filed at the disposition stage of the court process.

Until the 1960s, ______ were the only mental health experts recognized in many courts.

Introduction to Forensic Psychology

Police and Public Safety Psychology

Psychology of Investigations

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 4: Consulting and Testifying

Name two dynamic risk factors and two static risk factors associated with criminal behavior.

Which term is often preferred by forensic psychologists who are involved in predicting violent behavior?

Provide an example of an ultimate issue. Why is there considerable debate about whether or not mental health professionals should offer opinions on ultimate issues?

Violence risk assessments are primarily conducted in correctional institutions.

Identify one type of specialty court. Why are specialty courts often interesting to psychologists?

The first stage of the jury selection process is known as the voir dire.

A well-trained psychologist can accurately predict whether or not an individual will be dangerous in all situations.

Which statement is a significant finding from Kovera et al.'s study of judges and attorneys?

In federal courts, the Daubert standard for the admission of expert testimony has replaced the ______ standard.

All of the following are concerns with actuarial instruments except they ______.

The Frye standard is referred to as ______.

Substance abuse and unemployment are examples of ______ risk factors.

How did the death of Justice Antonin Scalia result in a higher workload for many federal courts?

All states have trial and appellate courts.

What is the American Psychological Association's stance on ultimate issue testimony?

A proceeding in which a witness is questioned under oath and in the presence of a court reporter is called a(n) ______.

Describe structured professional judgment.

What is the primary distinction between civil and criminal courts?

Amicus curiae briefs are filed at the disposition stage of the court process.

Until the 1960s, ______ were the only mental health experts recognized in many courts.

Introduction to Forensic Psychology

Police and Public Safety Psychology

Psychology of Investigations

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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