Question 1

The case of Price Waterhouse v.Hopkins is important because

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A) psychological research and theory on sex stereotyping was presented in court by an expert witness. 
B) the Supreme Court admitted testimony on the battered woman syndrome. 
C) for the first time,a Supreme Court opinion acknowledged that psychological research was the determining factor in its opinion. 
D) Hopkins,who was to be executed,received a new trial. 
A) psychological research and theory on sex stereotyping was presented in court by an expert witness. 
B) the Supreme Court admitted testimony on the battered woman syndrome. 
C) for the first time,a Supreme Court opinion acknowledged that psychological research was the determining factor in its opinion. 
D) Hopkins,who was to be executed,received a new trial.

Question 2

Why is Muller v.Oregon (1908) considered a landmark case?

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A) Its acceptance of social-science evidence rather than law cases and statutes 
B) Its clarification of the insanity defense 
C) Its emphasis on victim impact statements 
D) Its refusal to allow expert testimony 
A) Its acceptance of social-science evidence rather than law cases and statutes 
B) Its clarification of the insanity defense 
C) Its emphasis on victim impact statements 
D) Its refusal to allow expert testimony

Question 3

Why is the case of Muller v.Oregon (1908) important with regard to the impact of social science on the legal system?

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The case of Muller v. Oregon (1908) is i

Question 4

How would a psychologist determine "truth"? How would a lawyer?

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A psychologist would determine "truth" t

Question 5

Describe and evaluate some of the legal system's criticisms of psychology's methods and findings.

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The legal system has raised several crit

Question 6

What is an example of a clinical application of forensic psychology?

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A) Specializing in eyewitness reliability 
B) Child custody evaluation 
C) Jury selection 
D) Studying pretrial publicity effects 
A) Specializing in eyewitness reliability 
B) Child custody evaluation 
C) Jury selection 
D) Studying pretrial publicity effects

Question 7

Distinguish between induction and deduction as reasoning procedures.

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Induction and deduction are two distinct

Question 8

Which of the following best corresponds to stare decisis?

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A) "An eye for an eye" 
B) "Let the decision stand" 
C) "Search for the truth" 
D) "The state shall decide" 
A) "An eye for an eye" 
B) "Let the decision stand" 
C) "Search for the truth" 
D) "The state shall decide"

Question 9

Define forensic psychology.

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Forensic psychology is a specialized fie

Question 10

Who was Hugo Munsterberg? What contributions did he make to forensic psychology? What were his goals? Was he successful?

Accepted Answer

Hugo Munsterberg was a German-American p

Question 11

Describe the case of Price Waterhouse v.Hopkins (1989).What roles did psychologists play in this case? Did their participation have the desired effect?

Accepted Answer

Price Waterhouse v. Hopkins (1989) was a

Question 12

During what period did research on memory and eyewitness accuracy begin?

Accepted Answer

A) The 1880s into the early 1900s 
B) Right after World War I 
C) The 1950s 
D) The latter half of the 1970s 
A) The 1880s into the early 1900s 
B) Right after World War I 
C) The 1950s 
D) The latter half of the 1970s

Question 13

At the time,how did the legal field react to Hugo Munsterberg's contributions to the legal system?

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A) They praised and accepted Munsterberg's contributions. 
B) They strongly criticized Munsterberg's contributions. 
C) They ignored Munsterberg's contributions. 
D) They were bitterly divided about Munsterberg's work. 
A) They praised and accepted Munsterberg's contributions. 
B) They strongly criticized Munsterberg's contributions. 
C) They ignored Munsterberg's contributions. 
D) They were bitterly divided about Munsterberg's work.

Question 14

Describe the difference between the two main divisions in the field of psychology.

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The two main divisions in the field of p

Question 15

According to John Carroll (1980),__________ deals in morality,social values, social control,and the application of abstract principles.

Accepted Answer

A) religion 
B) law 
C) education 
D) social science 
A) religion 
B) law 
C) education 
D) social science

Question 16

In McCleskey V.Kemp (1987) the court decided to

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A) to overturn McCleskey's conviction on the grounds that the death sentence is administered in a racially biased manner. 
B) reject McCleskey's appeal because there was no evidence to suggest equal-protection was violated. 
C) reject McCleskey's appeal because the statistical analysis used to support his claims was done incorrectly. 
D) overturn McCleskey's conviction on the grounds that there were no 
A) to overturn McCleskey's conviction on the grounds that the death sentence is administered in a racially biased manner. 
B) reject McCleskey's appeal because there was no evidence to suggest equal-protection was violated. 
C) reject McCleskey's appeal because the statistical analysis used to support his claims was done incorrectly. 
D) overturn McCleskey's conviction on the grounds that there were no

Question 17

According to John Carroll (1980),_____________ deals in knowledge,truth, and derives abstract principles from specific instances.

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A) religion 
B) law 
C) education 
D) social science 
A) religion 
B) law 
C) education 
D) social science

Question 18

Which of the following describes a Brandeis brief?

Accepted Answer

A) A brief which calls for a mistrial based on a judge's lack of impartiality 
B) A brief which is organized around the best intuitive argument for the case 
C) A brief which focuses on empirical evidence rather than reviewing past cases and statutes 
D) A brief which relies on a famous Supreme Court decision by Justice Brandeis 
A) A brief which calls for a mistrial based on a judge's lack of impartiality 
B) A brief which is organized around the best intuitive argument for the case 
C) A brief which focuses on empirical evidence rather than reviewing past cases and statutes 
D) A brief which relies on a famous Supreme Court decision by Justice Brandeis

Question 19

Describe the legal profession's reaction to Munsterberg's claims.What are some conflicts between the fields of law and psychology?

Accepted Answer

The legal profession had a mixed reactio

Question 20

During what period was there little scientific activity in forensic psychology?

Accepted Answer

A) During the period right before and after the 20th century. 
B) From WWII to the 1970's. 
C) From the 1970s to the 1990's. 
D) The current period. 
A) During the period right before and after the 20th century. 
B) From WWII to the 1970's. 
C) From the 1970s to the 1990's. 
D) The current period.

The case of Price Waterhouse v.Hopkins is important because

Why is Muller v.Oregon (1908) considered a landmark case?

Why is the case of Muller v.Oregon (1908) important with regard to the impact of social science on the legal system?

How would a psychologist determine "truth"? How would a lawyer?

Describe and evaluate some of the legal system's criticisms of psychology's methods and findings.

What is an example of a clinical application of forensic psychology?

Distinguish between induction and deduction as reasoning procedures.

Which of the following best corresponds to stare decisis?

Define forensic psychology.

Who was Hugo Munsterberg? What contributions did he make to forensic psychology? What were his goals? Was he successful?

Describe the case of Price Waterhouse v.Hopkins (1989).What roles did psychologists play in this case? Did their participation have the desired effect?

During what period did research on memory and eyewitness accuracy begin?

At the time,how did the legal field react to Hugo Munsterberg's contributions to the legal system?

Describe the difference between the two main divisions in the field of psychology.

According to John Carroll (1980),__________ deals in morality,social values, social control,and the application of abstract principles.

In McCleskey V.Kemp (1987) the court decided to

According to John Carroll (1980),_____________ deals in knowledge,truth, and derives abstract principles from specific instances.

Which of the following describes a Brandeis brief?

Describe the legal profession's reaction to Munsterberg's claims.What are some conflicts between the fields of law and psychology?

During what period was there little scientific activity in forensic psychology?

Forensic Psychologists: Roles and Responsibilities

Psychology and Law Enforcement: Selection, Training, and Evaluation

Techniques of Criminal Investigation: Profiling, Psychological Autopsies, Hypnosis, and Lie Detection

Insanity and Competency

From Dangerousness to Risk Assessment: Violence, Sexual Offending, Domestic Violence, Child Abuse, and Suicide

Syndrome Evidence: Battered Woman Syndrome and Rape Trauma Syndrome

Child Sexual Abuse

Child Custody and Related Decisions

Improving Eyewitness Identification Procedures

Interrogations and Confessions

Discrimination

Sexual Harassment

Death Penalty Trials and Appeals

Influencing Public Policy

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Exam 1: Forensic Psychology: Promises and Problems

The case of Price Waterhouse v.Hopkins is important because

Why is Muller v.Oregon (1908) considered a landmark case?

Why is the case of Muller v.Oregon (1908) important with regard to the impact of social science on the legal system?

How would a psychologist determine "truth"? How would a lawyer?

Describe and evaluate some of the legal system's criticisms of psychology's methods and findings.

What is an example of a clinical application of forensic psychology?

Distinguish between induction and deduction as reasoning procedures.

Which of the following best corresponds to stare decisis?

Define forensic psychology.

Who was Hugo Munsterberg? What contributions did he make to forensic psychology? What were his goals? Was he successful?

Describe the case of Price Waterhouse v.Hopkins (1989).What roles did psychologists play in this case? Did their participation have the desired effect?

During what period did research on memory and eyewitness accuracy begin?

At the time,how did the legal field react to Hugo Munsterberg's contributions to the legal system?

Describe the difference between the two main divisions in the field of psychology.

According to John Carroll (1980),__________ deals in morality,social values, social control,and the application of abstract principles.

In McCleskey V.Kemp (1987) the court decided to

According to John Carroll (1980),_____________ deals in knowledge,truth, and derives abstract principles from specific instances.

Which of the following describes a Brandeis brief?

Describe the legal profession's reaction to Munsterberg's claims.What are some conflicts between the fields of law and psychology?

During what period was there little scientific activity in forensic psychology?

Forensic Psychologists: Roles and Responsibilities

Psychology and Law Enforcement: Selection, Training, and Evaluation

Techniques of Criminal Investigation: Profiling, Psychological Autopsies, Hypnosis, and Lie Detection

Insanity and Competency

From Dangerousness to Risk Assessment: Violence, Sexual Offending, Domestic Violence, Child Abuse, and Suicide

Syndrome Evidence: Battered Woman Syndrome and Rape Trauma Syndrome

Child Sexual Abuse

Child Custody and Related Decisions

Improving Eyewitness Identification Procedures

Interrogations and Confessions

Discrimination

Sexual Harassment

Death Penalty Trials and Appeals

Influencing Public Policy

Filters