Question 1

Research suggests that jurors prefer testimony based on __________data.

Accepted Answer

A)  actuarial 
B)  clinical 
C)  antecedent 
D)  statistical 
A)  actuarial 
B)  clinical 
C)  antecedent 
D)  statistical

Question 2

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 3

A lawyer who strikes a potential juror due to a gut feeling that the person will not be sympathetic to a client is utilizing a(n)__________ challenge.

Accepted Answer

A)  honorary challenge 
B)  action of retrospection 
C)  challenge for cause 
D)  peremptory challenge 
A)  honorary challenge 
B)  action of retrospection 
C)  challenge for cause 
D)  peremptory challenge

Question 4

Most cases that reach the courts are __________ rather than __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  criminal; civil 
B)  appellate; geographical 
C)  civil; criminal 
D)  geographical; appellate 
A)  criminal; civil 
B)  appellate; geographical 
C)  civil; criminal 
D)  geographical; appellate

Question 5

Which 1996 case recognized the importance of the psychotherapist-patient confidentiality?

Accepted Answer

A)  Jaffe v. Redmond 
B)  Frye v. U.S. 
C)  Jenkins v. U.S. 
D)  Bowers v. Hardwick 
A)  Jaffe v. Redmond 
B)  Frye v. U.S. 
C)  Jenkins v. U.S. 
D)  Bowers v. Hardwick

Question 6

Which statement is a significant finding from Kovera et al.'s study of judges and attorneys?

Accepted Answer

A)  Both judges and attorneys were able to differentiate between valid and flawed research. 
B)  Judges were more apt to understood sample sizes and attorneys understood control groups. 
C)  Attorneys were more familiar with the scientific method than were the judges. 
D)  Judges admitted flawed research at the same rates as they admitted valid testimony. 
A)  Both judges and attorneys were able to differentiate between valid and flawed research. 
B)  Judges were more apt to understood sample sizes and attorneys understood control groups. 
C)  Attorneys were more familiar with the scientific method than were the judges. 
D)  Judges admitted flawed research at the same rates as they admitted valid testimony.

Question 7

Which factor, associated with antisocial behavior, is an acute dynamic risk factor?

Accepted Answer

A)  Parental criminality 
B)  Association with deviant peers 
C)  Anger 
D)  Education 
A)  Parental criminality 
B)  Association with deviant peers 
C)  Anger 
D)  Education

Question 8

Which of the following is a primary difference between a lay witness and an expert witness?

Accepted Answer

A)  A lay witness testifies under oath whereas an expert witness does not. 
B)  A lay witness can be videotaped whereas an expert witness cannot. 
C)  An expert witness can offer an opinion whereas a lay witness cannot. 
D)  An expert witness must answer the ultimate issue question whereas a lay witness does not. 
A)  A lay witness testifies under oath whereas an expert witness does not. 
B)  A lay witness can be videotaped whereas an expert witness cannot. 
C)  An expert witness can offer an opinion whereas a lay witness cannot. 
D)  An expert witness must answer the ultimate issue question whereas a lay witness does not.

Question 9

According to research by Heilbrun et al. (2002), all of the following are concerns with actuarial instruments except they

Accepted Answer

A)  may include legally unacceptable risk factors. 
B)  often have a restricted definition of violence. 
C)  focus on a small number of factors. 
D)  are too generalizable to other contexts. 
A)  may include legally unacceptable risk factors. 
B)  often have a restricted definition of violence. 
C)  focus on a small number of factors. 
D)  are too generalizable to other contexts.

Question 10

Which forensic psychology practice has increased as a direct result of concerns about workplace and school violence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ultimate issue testimony 
B)  Trial consulting 
C)  Jury selection 
D)  Risk assessment 
A)  Ultimate issue testimony 
B)  Trial consulting 
C)  Jury selection 
D)  Risk assessment

Question 11

A well-trained psychologist can accurately predict whether or not an individual will be dangerous in all situations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What is the American Psychological Association's stance on ultimate issue testimony?

Accepted Answer

A)  The APA states that psychologists should only provide ultimate issue testimony when requested by the court. 
B)  The APA states that psychologists should only provide ultimate issue testimony on cases involving the welfare of a minor child. 
C)  The APA discourages psychologists from providing ultimate issue testimony. 
D)  The APA has not taken a stance on the matter of ultimate issue testimony. 
A)  The APA states that psychologists should only provide ultimate issue testimony when requested by the court. 
B)  The APA states that psychologists should only provide ultimate issue testimony on cases involving the welfare of a minor child. 
C)  The APA discourages psychologists from providing ultimate issue testimony. 
D)  The APA has not taken a stance on the matter of ultimate issue testimony.

Question 13

George is a sixty year old male who has been a psychotherapy patient of Dr. Wood for two years. Which of the following scenarios would likely cause Dr. Wood to break client/patient confidentiality?

Accepted Answer

A)  George states he obsessively thinks about having sex with his sister-in-law. 
B)  George threatens to kill his ex-wife's boyfriend. 
C)  George reports that he has a history of sleeping with prostitutes. 
D)  George acknowledges that he was institutionalized at age twenty for severe depression. 
A)  George states he obsessively thinks about having sex with his sister-in-law. 
B)  George threatens to kill his ex-wife's boyfriend. 
C)  George reports that he has a history of sleeping with prostitutes. 
D)  George acknowledges that he was institutionalized at age twenty for severe depression.

Question 14

A not-guilty plea sets the trial process in motion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Explain reasons a therapist may be critical of the Tarasoff requirement.

Accepted Answer

There are several reasons why a therapis

Question 16

In which situation would an expert witness testimony be most influential?

Accepted Answer

A)  A pretrial hearing involving competency to stand trial 
B)  A jury trial involving child custody 
C)  A jury trial involving the effects of pornography on adolescents 
D)  A bench trial involving credibility of an eyewitness 
A)  A pretrial hearing involving competency to stand trial 
B)  A jury trial involving child custody 
C)  A jury trial involving the effects of pornography on adolescents 
D)  A bench trial involving credibility of an eyewitness

Question 17

What is the distinction between civil and criminal courts?

Accepted Answer

A)  The type of case being heard 
B)  The experience level of the presiding judge 
C)  The stages of the judicial process 
D)  The size of the court's geographical jurisdiction 
A)  The type of case being heard 
B)  The experience level of the presiding judge 
C)  The stages of the judicial process 
D)  The size of the court's geographical jurisdiction

Question 18

Which choice best explains the intention of the dual-court system?

Accepted Answer

A)  To limit power of the federal courts and enhance power of smaller courts 
B)  To address criminal cases and complex civil cases 
C)  To simplify the federal court system 
D)  To recognize the unity of the nation and the sovereignty of individual states 
A)  To limit power of the federal courts and enhance power of smaller courts 
B)  To address criminal cases and complex civil cases 
C)  To simplify the federal court system 
D)  To recognize the unity of the nation and the sovereignty of individual states

Question 19

Which statement most accurately summarizes research findings on eyewitness testimony?

Accepted Answer

A)  The more certain a witness is, the more accurate the information. 
B)  Eyewitness testimony is often fabricated. 
C)  Eyewitness testimony is often inaccurate. 
D)  The less detailed the testimony, the more accurate the information. 
A)  The more certain a witness is, the more accurate the information. 
B)  Eyewitness testimony is often fabricated. 
C)  Eyewitness testimony is often inaccurate. 
D)  The less detailed the testimony, the more accurate the information.

Question 20

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.

Research suggests that jurors prefer testimony based on __________data.

The term bench trial is synonymous with the term

A lawyer who strikes a potential juror due to a gut feeling that the person will not be sympathetic to a client is utilizing a(n)__________ challenge.

Most cases that reach the courts are rather than .

Which 1996 case recognized the importance of the psychotherapist-patient confidentiality?

Which statement is a significant finding from Kovera et al.'s study of judges and attorneys?

Which factor, associated with antisocial behavior, is an acute dynamic risk factor?

Which of the following is a primary difference between a lay witness and an expert witness?

According to research by Heilbrun et al. (2002), all of the following are concerns with actuarial instruments except they

Which forensic psychology practice has increased as a direct result of concerns about workplace and school violence?

A well-trained psychologist can accurately predict whether or not an individual will be dangerous in all situations.

What is the American Psychological Association's stance on ultimate issue testimony?

George is a sixty year old male who has been a psychotherapy patient of Dr. Wood for two years. Which of the following scenarios would likely cause Dr. Wood to break client/patient confidentiality?

A not-guilty plea sets the trial process in motion.

Explain reasons a therapist may be critical of the Tarasoff requirement.

In which situation would an expert witness testimony be most influential?

What is the distinction between civil and criminal courts?

Which choice best explains the intention of the dual-court system?

Which statement most accurately summarizes research findings on eyewitness testimony?

What is the role of an expert witness?

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

Research suggests that jurors prefer testimony based on __________data.

The term bench trial is synonymous with the term

A lawyer who strikes a potential juror due to a gut feeling that the person will not be sympathetic to a client is utilizing a(n)__________ challenge.

Most cases that reach the courts are __________ rather than __________.

Which 1996 case recognized the importance of the psychotherapist-patient confidentiality?

Which statement is a significant finding from Kovera et al.'s study of judges and attorneys?

Which factor, associated with antisocial behavior, is an acute dynamic risk factor?

Which of the following is a primary difference between a lay witness and an expert witness?

According to research by Heilbrun et al. (2002), all of the following are concerns with actuarial instruments except they

Which forensic psychology practice has increased as a direct result of concerns about workplace and school violence?

A well-trained psychologist can accurately predict whether or not an individual will be dangerous in all situations.

What is the American Psychological Association's stance on ultimate issue testimony?

George is a sixty year old male who has been a psychotherapy patient of Dr. Wood for two years. Which of the following scenarios would likely cause Dr. Wood to break client/patient confidentiality?

A not-guilty plea sets the trial process in motion.

Explain reasons a therapist may be critical of the Tarasoff requirement.

In which situation would an expert witness testimony be most influential?

What is the distinction between civil and criminal courts?

Which choice best explains the intention of the dual-court system?

Which statement most accurately summarizes research findings on eyewitness testimony?

What is the role of an expert witness?

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

Filters

Most cases that reach the courts are rather than .