Question 1

What is the most common custody arrangement in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  Divided custody 
B)  Sole custody 
C)  Joint custody 
D)  Split custody 
A)  Divided custody 
B)  Sole custody 
C)  Joint custody 
D)  Split custody B

Question 2

In order to be effective, outpatient civil commitment must involve brief and intense treatment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Sexual harassment is sex neutral. What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

A)  Perpetrators are not interested in sex 
B)  A victim's sexual history is irrelevant 
C)  Perpetrators don't recognize gender roles 
D)  Victims can be male or female 
A)  Perpetrators are not interested in sex 
B)  A victim's sexual history is irrelevant 
C)  Perpetrators don't recognize gender roles 
D)  Victims can be male or female D

Question 4

Why must psychologists be especially cautious when assessing the need for involuntary civil commitment?

Accepted Answer

A)  The presence of mental illness is difficult to ascertain 
B)  There is a high risk of suicide following the evaluations 
C)  Civil commitment involves the loss of many freedoms 
D)  Most patients are represented by overzealous attorneys 
A)  The presence of mental illness is difficult to ascertain 
B)  There is a high risk of suicide following the evaluations 
C)  Civil commitment involves the loss of many freedoms 
D)  Most patients are represented by overzealous attorneys

Question 5

A psychological test used for a personal injury claim cannot determine

Accepted Answer

A)  neuropsychological damages due to a traumatic brain injury. 
B)  one's psychological functioning and level of adjustment. 
C)  whether an injury is derived from personality factors. 
D)  the extent of a mental injury. 
A)  neuropsychological damages due to a traumatic brain injury. 
B)  one's psychological functioning and level of adjustment. 
C)  whether an injury is derived from personality factors. 
D)  the extent of a mental injury.

Question 6

List the requirements involved in testamentary capacity

Accepted Answer

Testamentary capacity refers to a person

Question 7

Imagine you are conducting a relocation evaluation. Describe which factors you would consider when conducting your evaluation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Imagine you are conducting a relocation evaluation....

Question 8

The SEQ-L includes which important component not addressed in the SEQ?

Accepted Answer

A)  Behaviors that could be legally constructed as sexual harassment 
B)  A sixth type of harassment called gender harassment 
C)  Behaviors relevant to the Latina experience 
D)  Prevalence of sexual harassment among the LGBT population 
A)  Behaviors that could be legally constructed as sexual harassment 
B)  A sixth type of harassment called gender harassment 
C)  Behaviors relevant to the Latina experience 
D)  Prevalence of sexual harassment among the LGBT population

Question 9

It is possible for a person to be mentally disordered, yet still capable of making a will.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Research suggests the most problematic element of informed consent is

Accepted Answer

A)  competency. 
B)  mental state. 
C)  coercion. 
D)  disclosure. 
A)  competency. 
B)  mental state. 
C)  coercion. 
D)  disclosure.

Question 11

Dr. Tom is a forensic psychologist who has been has been asked to evaluate the scope of damages for a plaintiff who has suffered a traumatic brain injury. Dr. Tom likely specializes in

Accepted Answer

A)  neuropathy. 
B)  neuropsychology. 
C)  neurapraxia. 
D)  neuroforensics. 
A)  neuropathy. 
B)  neuropsychology. 
C)  neurapraxia. 
D)  neuroforensics.

Question 12

Research shows that divorce has negative effects on most children, at least in the short term.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Who among the following have been given a Constitutional right to be involved in a child's life?

Accepted Answer

A)  Legal parents, unless they are incarcerated 
B)  Legal parents 
C)  Grandparents 
D)  Siblings 
A)  Legal parents, unless they are incarcerated 
B)  Legal parents 
C)  Grandparents 
D)  Siblings

Question 14

Which of the following is correct about termination of parental rights?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a court decision that has increased dramatically in recent years. 
B)  Parental rights are terminated while a parent is imprisoned. 
C)  Termination is rare and requires exceptional circumstances. 
D)  A mother's rights may not be terminated, but a father's rights may be. 
A)  It is a court decision that has increased dramatically in recent years. 
B)  Parental rights are terminated while a parent is imprisoned. 
C)  Termination is rare and requires exceptional circumstances. 
D)  A mother's rights may not be terminated, but a father's rights may be.

Question 15

According to the least detrimental alternative standard, psychological knowledge can best be used in child custody arrangements by helping to determine which

Accepted Answer

A)  custody arrangement will do least harm. 
B)  parent would be the better parent. 
C)  living situation would make the child the happiest. 
D)  caregiver supports the child's personality. 
A)  custody arrangement will do least harm. 
B)  parent would be the better parent. 
C)  living situation would make the child the happiest. 
D)  caregiver supports the child's personality.

Question 16

In employment and educational contexts, sexual harassment qualifies as discrimination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Psychologists evaluating plaintiffs who allege they have suffered harm are advised to focus on __________ in their reports rather than __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the plaintiff; the defendant 
B)  the defendant; the plaintiff 
C)  functional impairments; psychiatric diagnoses 
D)  psychiatric diagnoses; functional impairments 
A)  the plaintiff; the defendant 
B)  the defendant; the plaintiff 
C)  functional impairments; psychiatric diagnoses 
D)  psychiatric diagnoses; functional impairments

Question 18

What is the standard of proof for most civil cases?

Accepted Answer

A)  Beyond a reasonable doubt 
B)  Preponderance of evidence 
C)  Clear and convincing evidence 
D)  Nolo contendre 
A)  Beyond a reasonable doubt 
B)  Preponderance of evidence 
C)  Clear and convincing evidence 
D)  Nolo contendre

Question 19

The procedure for assessing testamentary capacity is similar to a

Accepted Answer

A)  civil commitment hearing. 
B)  psychological autopsy. 
C)  child custody evaluation. 
D)  risk assessment. 
A)  civil commitment hearing. 
B)  psychological autopsy. 
C)  child custody evaluation. 
D)  risk assessment.

Question 20

Explain how a forensic evaluation for mental and neurological damages is both retrospective and prospective in nature.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain how a forensic evaluation for mental...

What is the most common custody arrangement in the United States?

In order to be effective, outpatient civil commitment must involve brief and intense treatment.

Sexual harassment is sex neutral. What does this mean?

Why must psychologists be especially cautious when assessing the need for involuntary civil commitment?

A psychological test used for a personal injury claim cannot determine

List the requirements involved in testamentary capacity

Imagine you are conducting a relocation evaluation. Describe which factors you would consider when conducting your evaluation.

The SEQ-L includes which important component not addressed in the SEQ?

It is possible for a person to be mentally disordered, yet still capable of making a will.

Research suggests the most problematic element of informed consent is

Dr. Tom is a forensic psychologist who has been has been asked to evaluate the scope of damages for a plaintiff who has suffered a traumatic brain injury. Dr. Tom likely specializes in

Research shows that divorce has negative effects on most children, at least in the short term.

Who among the following have been given a Constitutional right to be involved in a child's life?

Which of the following is correct about termination of parental rights?

According to the least detrimental alternative standard, psychological knowledge can best be used in child custody arrangements by helping to determine which

In employment and educational contexts, sexual harassment qualifies as discrimination.

Psychologists evaluating plaintiffs who allege they have suffered harm are advised to focus on in their reports rather than .

What is the standard of proof for most civil cases?

The procedure for assessing testamentary capacity is similar to a

Explain how a forensic evaluation for mental and neurological damages is both retrospective and prospective in nature.

Introduction to Forensic Psychology

Psychology of Police and Public Safety

Psychology of Investigations

Consulting and Testifying

Consulting With Criminal Courts

The Development of Delinquent and Criminal Behavior

Psychology of Violence and Intimidation

Psychology of Sexual Assault

Forensic Psychology and the Victims of Crime and Other Wrongs

Family Violence and Child Victimization

Correctional Psychology in Adult Settings

Juvenile Justice and Corrections

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What is the most common custody arrangement in the United States?

In order to be effective, outpatient civil commitment must involve brief and intense treatment.

Sexual harassment is sex neutral. What does this mean?

Why must psychologists be especially cautious when assessing the need for involuntary civil commitment?

A psychological test used for a personal injury claim cannot determine

List the requirements involved in testamentary capacity

Imagine you are conducting a relocation evaluation. Describe which factors you would consider when conducting your evaluation.

The SEQ-L includes which important component not addressed in the SEQ?

It is possible for a person to be mentally disordered, yet still capable of making a will.

Research suggests the most problematic element of informed consent is

Dr. Tom is a forensic psychologist who has been has been asked to evaluate the scope of damages for a plaintiff who has suffered a traumatic brain injury. Dr. Tom likely specializes in

Research shows that divorce has negative effects on most children, at least in the short term.

Who among the following have been given a Constitutional right to be involved in a child's life?

Which of the following is correct about termination of parental rights?

According to the least detrimental alternative standard, psychological knowledge can best be used in child custody arrangements by helping to determine which

In employment and educational contexts, sexual harassment qualifies as discrimination.

Psychologists evaluating plaintiffs who allege they have suffered harm are advised to focus on __________ in their reports rather than __________.

What is the standard of proof for most civil cases?

The procedure for assessing testamentary capacity is similar to a

Explain how a forensic evaluation for mental and neurological damages is both retrospective and prospective in nature.

Introduction to Forensic Psychology

Psychology of Police and Public Safety

Psychology of Investigations

Consulting and Testifying

Consulting With Criminal Courts

The Development of Delinquent and Criminal Behavior

Psychology of Violence and Intimidation

Psychology of Sexual Assault

Forensic Psychology and the Victims of Crime and Other Wrongs

Family Violence and Child Victimization

Correctional Psychology in Adult Settings

Juvenile Justice and Corrections

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Psychologists evaluating plaintiffs who allege they have suffered harm are advised to focus on in their reports rather than .