Question 1

Explain the statement "In the courtroom setting, confidentiality is not absolute." Do you agree with this assertion? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

In the courtroom setting, confidentialit

Question 2

What is the most common role of a forensic psychologist at the appellate stage?

Accepted Answer

A)  Providing profiling testimony 
B)  Testifying about competency issues 
C)  Evaluating a defendant's competency to stand trial 
D)  Filing amicus curiae briefs 
A)  Providing profiling testimony 
B)  Testifying about competency issues 
C)  Evaluating a defendant's competency to stand trial 
D)  Filing amicus curiae briefs

Question 3

Jurisdiction refers to a court's

Accepted Answer

A)  authority. 
B)  constitutional basis. 
C)  geographical location. 
D)  structure. 
A)  authority. 
B)  constitutional basis. 
C)  geographical location. 
D)  structure.

Question 4

Dr. Marcus is a consultant for DecisionQuest. What does she likely do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Trial consulting 
B)  Risk assessments 
C)  Forensic investigations 
D)  Political consulting 
A)  Trial consulting 
B)  Risk assessments 
C)  Forensic investigations 
D)  Political consulting

Question 5

When preparing to testify in court, it is important that an expert witness

Accepted Answer

A)  provide obtuse answers when being questioned. 
B)  prepare a list of jokes to share in case levity is needed. 
C)  clearly identify his or her personal investment in the case. 
D)  maintain composure. 
A)  provide obtuse answers when being questioned. 
B)  prepare a list of jokes to share in case levity is needed. 
C)  clearly identify his or her personal investment in the case. 
D)  maintain composure.

Question 6

Which three significant Supreme Court decisions comprise the Daubert standard?

Accepted Answer

A)  Daubert v. General Electric, Frye v. Kumho Tire, Jenkins v. Joiner. 
B)  Daubert v. Frye, Jennings v. Kumho Tire, Joiner v. General Electric. 
C)  Carmichael v. Daubert, General Electric v. Hauser, Joiner v. Merrill Lynch. 
D)  Daubert v. Merrill Dow Pharmaceuticals, General Electric Co. V. Joiner, Kumho Tire Co. v. Carmichael. 
A)  Daubert v. General Electric, Frye v. Kumho Tire, Jenkins v. Joiner. 
B)  Daubert v. Frye, Jennings v. Kumho Tire, Joiner v. General Electric. 
C)  Carmichael v. Daubert, General Electric v. Hauser, Joiner v. Merrill Lynch. 
D)  Daubert v. Merrill Dow Pharmaceuticals, General Electric Co. V. Joiner, Kumho Tire Co. v. Carmichael.

Question 7

When do judges typically apply the Daubert standard?

Accepted Answer

A)  When an attorney challenges the introduction of evidence 
B)  When the Frye standard does not apply 
C)  When the science is flawed 
D)  When the defendant pleads not guilty by reason of insanity 
A)  When an attorney challenges the introduction of evidence 
B)  When the Frye standard does not apply 
C)  When the science is flawed 
D)  When the defendant pleads not guilty by reason of insanity

Question 8

Explain the purpose of a dual court system.

Accepted Answer

The purpose of a dual court system is to

Question 9

Depositions are part of the:

Accepted Answer

A)  arraignment. 
B)  discovery process. 
C)  nolo contendere plea. 
D)  initial appearance. 
A)  arraignment. 
B)  discovery process. 
C)  nolo contendere plea. 
D)  initial appearance.

Question 10

Most cases that reach the courts are criminal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The central issue in Atkins v. Virginia involved

Accepted Answer

A)  scientific jury selection. 
B)  execution of intellectually disabled individuals. 
C)  mental health courts. 
D)  incarceration of juvenile sex offenders. 
A)  scientific jury selection. 
B)  execution of intellectually disabled individuals. 
C)  mental health courts. 
D)  incarceration of juvenile sex offenders.

Question 12

Compare and contrast the Daubert standard and the Frye standard for evaluating expert testimony.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Compare and contrast the Daubert standard and...

Question 13

The majority of trial consultants are

Accepted Answer

A)  psychiatrists. 
B)  psychologists. 
C)  attorneys. 
D)  physicians. 
A)  psychiatrists. 
B)  psychologists. 
C)  attorneys. 
D)  physicians.

Question 14

Approximately how many states have adopted Daubert-like criteria for the admission of scientific evidence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Six 
B)  Twenty-five 
C)  Thirty 
D)  Fifty 
A)  Six 
B)  Twenty-five 
C)  Thirty 
D)  Fifty

Question 15

Describe the four levels of federal courts.

Accepted Answer

The four levels of federal courts in the

Question 16

Describe the relationship between trial consultants and a defendant's financial situation. What concerns does this present?

Accepted Answer

Trial consultants play a crucial role in

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Prediction of dangerousness 
B)  Clinical assessment 
C)  Acute violence prediction 
D)  Assessment of dangerousness potential 
A)  Prediction of dangerousness 
B)  Clinical assessment 
C)  Acute violence prediction 
D)  Assessment of dangerousness potential

Question 18

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 19

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 20

Which federal case was instrumental in allowing psychologists to serve as expert witnesses in matters involving criminal responsibility?

Accepted Answer

A)  Jenkins v. U.S. 
B)  Harlow v. U.S. 
C)  Nixon v. Indiana 
D)  Jackson v. U.S. 
A)  Jenkins v. U.S. 
B)  Harlow v. U.S. 
C)  Nixon v. Indiana 
D)  Jackson v. U.S.

Explain the statement "In the courtroom setting, confidentiality is not absolute." Do you agree with this assertion? Why or why not?

What is the most common role of a forensic psychologist at the appellate stage?

Jurisdiction refers to a court's

Dr. Marcus is a consultant for DecisionQuest. What does she likely do?

When preparing to testify in court, it is important that an expert witness

Which three significant Supreme Court decisions comprise the Daubert standard?

When do judges typically apply the Daubert standard?

Explain the purpose of a dual court system.

Depositions are part of the:

Most cases that reach the courts are criminal.

The central issue in Atkins v. Virginia involved

Compare and contrast the Daubert standard and the Frye standard for evaluating expert testimony.

The majority of trial consultants are

Approximately how many states have adopted Daubert-like criteria for the admission of scientific evidence?

Describe the four levels of federal courts.

Describe the relationship between trial consultants and a defendant's financial situation. What concerns does this present?

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

The Frye Standard is referred to as

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

Which federal case was instrumental in allowing psychologists to serve as expert witnesses in matters involving criminal responsibility?

Introduction to Forensic Psychology

Psychology of Police and Public Safety

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 and Other Wrongs

Family Violence and Child Victimization

Correctional Psychology in Adult Settings

Juvenile Justice and Corrections

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Exam 4: Consulting and Testifying

Explain the statement "In the courtroom setting, confidentiality is not absolute." Do you agree with this assertion? Why or why not?

What is the most common role of a forensic psychologist at the appellate stage?

Jurisdiction refers to a court's

Dr. Marcus is a consultant for DecisionQuest. What does she likely do?

When preparing to testify in court, it is important that an expert witness

Which three significant Supreme Court decisions comprise the Daubert standard?

When do judges typically apply the Daubert standard?

Explain the purpose of a dual court system.

Depositions are part of the:

Most cases that reach the courts are criminal.

The central issue in Atkins v. Virginia involved

Compare and contrast the Daubert standard and the Frye standard for evaluating expert testimony.

The majority of trial consultants are

Approximately how many states have adopted Daubert-like criteria for the admission of scientific evidence?

Describe the four levels of federal courts.

Describe the relationship between trial consultants and a defendant's financial situation. What concerns does this present?

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

The Frye Standard is referred to as

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

Which federal case was instrumental in allowing psychologists to serve as expert witnesses in matters involving criminal responsibility?

Introduction to Forensic Psychology

Psychology of Police and Public Safety

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 and Other Wrongs

Family Violence and Child Victimization

Correctional Psychology in Adult Settings

Juvenile Justice and Corrections

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