Question 1

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the standard for determining competency to stand trial did NOT apply to

Accepted Answer

A)  pretrial proceedings. 
B)  proceedings before a person was indicted. 
C)  habeas corpus proceedings. 
D)  competency to plead guilty. 
A)  pretrial proceedings. 
B)  proceedings before a person was indicted. 
C)  habeas corpus proceedings. 
D)  competency to plead guilty.

Question 2

What arguments can be made for and against the involuntary civil commitment of sex offenders at the conclusion of their prison sentences?

Accepted Answer

Arguments for involuntary civil commitme

Question 3

Discuss the reasons that outpatient treatment to restore competence is rare.

Accepted Answer

There are several reasons why outpatient

Question 4

Describe how have federal and state laws have made acquittal by reason of insanity more difficult.

Accepted Answer

Federal and state laws have made acquitt

Question 5

Research has found that many sex offenders do not suffer from a mental disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Competency restoration must be done in an institution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Once a defendant is medicated and rendered competent to stand trial, medication during the trial is often unnecessary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A diagnosis of psychopathy is considered a mitigating factor in capital sentencing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Most types of forensic mental health assessments require an appraisal of malingering.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Research suggests that insanity cases are often decided on __________ grounds.

Accepted Answer

A)  legal 
B)  moral 
C)  psychiatric 
D)  sacred 
A)  legal 
B)  moral 
C)  psychiatric 
D)  sacred

Question 11

Which of the following illustrates a misconception that jurors have about the insanity defense?

Accepted Answer

A)  The belief that medication does not effectively treat mental illness 
B)  The belief that all assessment instruments have been validated through a series of empirical studies 
C)  The belief that defendants found NGRI go free 
D)  The belief that defendants have no remorse for their crimes 
A)  The belief that medication does not effectively treat mental illness 
B)  The belief that all assessment instruments have been validated through a series of empirical studies 
C)  The belief that defendants found NGRI go free 
D)  The belief that defendants have no remorse for their crimes

Question 12

The trial of __________ was considered an embarrassment to the justice system and resulted in the Supreme Court's ruling that a defendant deemed competent to stand trial was not necessarily competent to serve as his or her own lawyer.

Accepted Answer

A)  Stephen Raucci 
B)  Ted Bundy 
C)  O.J. Simpson 
D)  Colin Ferguson 
A)  Stephen Raucci 
B)  Ted Bundy 
C)  O.J. Simpson 
D)  Colin Ferguson

Question 13

Which of the following is least likely to be considered a mitigating factor at the sentencing stage in a death penalty case?

Accepted Answer

A)  Evidence of PTSD 
B)  Age of the offender 
C)  Gender of the offender 
D)  History of abuse by parents 
A)  Evidence of PTSD 
B)  Age of the offender 
C)  Gender of the offender 
D)  History of abuse by parents

Question 14

In the sentencing of sex offenders, Heilbrun et al. urge examining psychologists to refrain from

Accepted Answer

A)  applying labels or typologies to the offender. 
B)  using risk assessment instruments. 
C)  documenting effective treatment modalities. 
D)  directly interviewing the offender. 
A)  applying labels or typologies to the offender. 
B)  using risk assessment instruments. 
C)  documenting effective treatment modalities. 
D)  directly interviewing the offender.

Question 15

The U.S. Constitution requires judges to consider mitigating factors in capital cases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Death penalty mitigation refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  absolving one of guilt. 
B)  rendering a crime heinous. 
C)  ensuring a defendant receives the death penalty. 
D)  reducing one's sentence in order to avoid the death penalty. 
A)  absolving one of guilt. 
B)  rendering a crime heinous. 
C)  ensuring a defendant receives the death penalty. 
D)  reducing one's sentence in order to avoid the death penalty.

Question 17

In which year was the death penalty reinstituted in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  1976 
B)  1987 
C)  1994 
D)  2001 
A)  1976 
B)  1987 
C)  1994 
D)  2001

Question 18

Explain why someone would want to serve as her own lawyer in a criminal case.

Accepted Answer

There are several reasons why someone mi

Question 19

How do the trials of Theodore Kaczynski and Colin Ferguson pertain to competency in individuals with mental disorders? What changes in the legal system did these two trials bring about?

Accepted Answer

The trials of Theodore Kaczynski and Col

Question 20

Competency to stand trial and competency to plea bargain are examples of __________ competencies.

Accepted Answer

A)  institutional 
B)  dual-purpose 
C)  sanity 
D)  adjudicative 
A)  institutional 
B)  dual-purpose 
C)  sanity 
D)  adjudicative

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the standard for determining competency to stand trial did NOT apply to

What arguments can be made for and against the involuntary civil commitment of sex offenders at the conclusion of their prison sentences?

Discuss the reasons that outpatient treatment to restore competence is rare.

Describe how have federal and state laws have made acquittal by reason of insanity more difficult.

Research has found that many sex offenders do not suffer from a mental disorder.

Competency restoration must be done in an institution.

Once a defendant is medicated and rendered competent to stand trial, medication during the trial is often unnecessary.

A diagnosis of psychopathy is considered a mitigating factor in capital sentencing.

Most types of forensic mental health assessments require an appraisal of malingering.

Research suggests that insanity cases are often decided on __________ grounds.

Which of the following illustrates a misconception that jurors have about the insanity defense?

The trial of __________ was considered an embarrassment to the justice system and resulted in the Supreme Court's ruling that a defendant deemed competent to stand trial was not necessarily competent to serve as his or her own lawyer.

Which of the following is least likely to be considered a mitigating factor at the sentencing stage in a death penalty case?

In the sentencing of sex offenders, Heilbrun et al. urge examining psychologists to refrain from

The U.S. Constitution requires judges to consider mitigating factors in capital cases.

Death penalty mitigation refers to

In which year was the death penalty reinstituted in the United States?

Explain why someone would want to serve as her own lawyer in a criminal case.

How do the trials of Theodore Kaczynski and Colin Ferguson pertain to competency in individuals with mental disorders? What changes in the legal system did these two trials bring about?

Competency to stand trial and competency to plea bargain are examples of __________ competencies.

Introduction to Forensic Psychology

Psychology of Police and Public Safety

Psychology of Investigations

Consulting and Testifying

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 and Other Wrongs

Family Violence and Child Victimization

Correctional Psychology in Adult Settings

Juvenile Justice and Corrections

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Exam 5: Consulting With Criminal Courts

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the standard for determining competency to stand trial did NOT apply to

What arguments can be made for and against the involuntary civil commitment of sex offenders at the conclusion of their prison sentences?

Discuss the reasons that outpatient treatment to restore competence is rare.

Describe how have federal and state laws have made acquittal by reason of insanity more difficult.

Research has found that many sex offenders do not suffer from a mental disorder.

Competency restoration must be done in an institution.

Once a defendant is medicated and rendered competent to stand trial, medication during the trial is often unnecessary.

A diagnosis of psychopathy is considered a mitigating factor in capital sentencing.

Most types of forensic mental health assessments require an appraisal of malingering.

Research suggests that insanity cases are often decided on __________ grounds.

Which of the following illustrates a misconception that jurors have about the insanity defense?

The trial of __________ was considered an embarrassment to the justice system and resulted in the Supreme Court's ruling that a defendant deemed competent to stand trial was not necessarily competent to serve as his or her own lawyer.

Which of the following is least likely to be considered a mitigating factor at the sentencing stage in a death penalty case?

In the sentencing of sex offenders, Heilbrun et al. urge examining psychologists to refrain from

The U.S. Constitution requires judges to consider mitigating factors in capital cases.

Death penalty mitigation refers to

In which year was the death penalty reinstituted in the United States?

Explain why someone would want to serve as her own lawyer in a criminal case.

How do the trials of Theodore Kaczynski and Colin Ferguson pertain to competency in individuals with mental disorders? What changes in the legal system did these two trials bring about?

Competency to stand trial and competency to plea bargain are examples of __________ competencies.

Introduction to Forensic Psychology

Psychology of Police and Public Safety

Psychology of Investigations

Consulting and Testifying

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 and Other Wrongs

Family Violence and Child Victimization

Correctional Psychology in Adult Settings

Juvenile Justice and Corrections

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