Question 1

The term bench trial is synonymous with the term ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  criminal trial 
B)  trial by jury 
C)  preemptory challenge 
D)  court trial 
A)  criminal trial 
B)  trial by jury 
C)  preemptory challenge 
D)  court trial

Question 2

Mental health court is a type of specialty court.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The majority of criminal cases go to trial, while the majority of civil cases are resolved through negotiation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Research with mock juries suggests that research-based testimony is favored over clinical testimony.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A family dispute involving end-of-life issues will likely be considered a ______ case.

Accepted Answer

A)  bench 
B)  medical 
C)  criminal 
D)  civil 
A)  bench 
B)  medical 
C)  criminal 
D)  civil

Question 6

What is the role of an expert witness?

Accepted Answer

A)  to help the judge or jury make decisions that are beyond knowledge of the typical layperson 
B)  to explain the myriad psychological effects of highly traumatic events 
C)  to provide testimony on the ultimate issue 
D)  to advocate for the rights of a falsely accused defendant 
A)  to help the judge or jury make decisions that are beyond knowledge of the typical layperson 
B)  to explain the myriad psychological effects of highly traumatic events 
C)  to provide testimony on the ultimate issue 
D)  to advocate for the rights of a falsely accused defendant

Question 7

Which violence risk assessment instrument is an actuarial measure designed for adult male sex offenders?

Accepted Answer

A)  Static-99 
B)  ERASOR 
C)  HCR-20 
D)  SAVRY 
A)  Static-99 
B)  ERASOR 
C)  HCR-20 
D)  SAVRY

Question 8

Duty to warn is to ______ as the general acceptance rule is to ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  the Frye standard; the Tarasoff requirement 
B)  the Tarasoff requirement; the Frye standard 
C)  confidentiality; stalking 
D)  stalking; confidentiality 
A)  the Frye standard; the Tarasoff requirement 
B)  the Tarasoff requirement; the Frye standard 
C)  confidentiality; stalking 
D)  stalking; confidentiality

The term bench trial is synonymous with the term ______.

Mental health court is a type of specialty court.

The majority of criminal cases go to trial, while the majority of civil cases are resolved through negotiation.

Research with mock juries suggests that research-based testimony is favored over clinical testimony.

A family dispute involving end-of-life issues will likely be considered a ______ case.

What is the role of an expert witness?

Which violence risk assessment instrument is an actuarial measure designed for adult male sex offenders?

Duty to warn is to as the general acceptance rule is to .

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

The term bench trial is synonymous with the term ______.

Mental health court is a type of specialty court.

The majority of criminal cases go to trial, while the majority of civil cases are resolved through negotiation.

Research with mock juries suggests that research-based testimony is favored over clinical testimony.

A family dispute involving end-of-life issues will likely be considered a ______ case.

What is the role of an expert witness?

Which violence risk assessment instrument is an actuarial measure designed for adult male sex offenders?

Duty to warn is to ______ as the general acceptance rule is to ______.

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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Duty to warn is to as the general acceptance rule is to .