Question 1

The use of psychologists in crisis negotiation is decreasing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

The MMPI-2 is one of the most effective screening-in tests in public safety screening.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

All of the following are included in Aumiller and Corey's domains of practice except

Accepted Answer

A)  augmentation. 
B)  intervention. 
C)  operational support. 
D)  organizational consultation. 
A)  augmentation. 
B)  intervention. 
C)  operational support. 
D)  organizational consultation. A

Question 4

Why is it important for a police psychologist to be familiar with the Americans with Disabilities Act? Include at least one police activity affected by this law.

Accepted Answer

It is important for a police psychologis

Question 5

Choose one of the six personality measures currently used in law enforcement. Describe the instrument, including what the test measures and what we know about its validity.

Accepted Answer

One of the six personality measures curr

Question 6

Describe the five officer profiles that are prone to excessive force complaints as identified by Scrivner.

Accepted Answer

In his research, Scrivner identified fiv

Question 7

Which of the following was a key finding of the National Institute of Justice's 1999 report on police use of force?

Accepted Answer

A)  Police force is prevalent in large U.S. cities. 
B)  Police engage in force infrequently. 
C)  Police force escalates quickly. 
D)  Police often take out their internal rage on available suspects. 
A)  Police force is prevalent in large U.S. cities. 
B)  Police engage in force infrequently. 
C)  Police force escalates quickly. 
D)  Police often take out their internal rage on available suspects.

Question 8

Which statement is true about psychological evaluations of potential law enforcement officers?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are required by the U.S. Constitution 
B)  They are required in the majority of states 
C)  They cannot be required if the candidate refuses to take them 
D)  They have no reliability or validity 
A)  They are required by the U.S. Constitution 
B)  They are required in the majority of states 
C)  They cannot be required if the candidate refuses to take them 
D)  They have no reliability or validity

Question 9

The available research suggests that suicide rates for law enforcement personnel are lower than that of the general population. What may explain this difference?

Accepted Answer

The answer of The available research suggests that suicide rates...

Question 10

Which category of hostage taker often requires the involvement of federal officials and is considered the most difficult for police officers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Political terrorists 
B)  Individuals who have committed a crime 
C)  Individuals with mental disorders 
D)  Prisoners 
A)  Political terrorists 
B)  Individuals who have committed a crime 
C)  Individuals with mental disorders 
D)  Prisoners

Question 11

Which of the following statements about screening-out and screening-in is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Psychologists have been more successful at screening out undesirable candidates than at identifying desirable candidates. 
B)  Psychology is making little progress at identifying desirable candidates for law enforcement positions. 
C)  No psychological measures are available for use in screening in candidates. 
D)  Police psychologists have found it a great challenge to eliminate unsuitable candidates than to identify suitable candidates. 
A)  Psychologists have been more successful at screening out undesirable candidates than at identifying desirable candidates. 
B)  Psychology is making little progress at identifying desirable candidates for law enforcement positions. 
C)  No psychological measures are available for use in screening in candidates. 
D)  Police psychologists have found it a great challenge to eliminate unsuitable candidates than to identify suitable candidates.

Question 12

In order to be an effective police psychologist, one must obtain a PhD in police psychology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The Americans with Disabilities Act affects nearly everything police officers do.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A psychological measure that identifies whether a candidate has similar characteristics to successful police officers has __________validity.

Accepted Answer

A)  true 
B)  predictive 
C)  concurrent 
D)  face 
A)  true 
B)  predictive 
C)  concurrent 
D)  face

Question 15

According to research by Gelles and Palarea, psychologists may be involved in what three phases of crisis negotiation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Internal, external, and post-crisis 
B)  Buildup, acute, and resolution 
C)  Pre-incident, intra-incident, and post-incident 
D)  Organizational, task-related, and external 
A)  Internal, external, and post-crisis 
B)  Buildup, acute, and resolution 
C)  Pre-incident, intra-incident, and post-incident 
D)  Organizational, task-related, and external

Question 16

The common tasks of police psychologists can be placed in four broad categories: assessment, intervention, operational support, and

Accepted Answer

A)  counseling. 
B)  strategizing. 
C)  consulting and research. 
D)  hostage negotiation. 
A)  counseling. 
B)  strategizing. 
C)  consulting and research. 
D)  hostage negotiation.

Question 17

Compare and contrast screening-out and screening-in.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Compare and contrast screening-out and screening-in....

Question 18

Compared to officers with only a high school graduation, officers with some college education have been shown to

Accepted Answer

A)  make better officers. 
B)  have better communication skills. 
C)  deal more effectively with adolescents. 
D)  respond more effectively to crisis situations. 
A)  make better officers. 
B)  have better communication skills. 
C)  deal more effectively with adolescents. 
D)  respond more effectively to crisis situations.

Question 19

Following the traumatic event, it is important that a critical incident intervention be

Accepted Answer

A)  extensive. 
B)  immediate. 
C)  intermittent. 
D)  extraordinary. 
A)  extensive. 
B)  immediate. 
C)  intermittent. 
D)  extraordinary.

Question 20

Which stressor would be considered an external stressor?

Accepted Answer

A)  Excessive shift work 
B)  Negative police-citizen interactions 
C)  Exposure to death 
D)  Substance abuse 
A)  Excessive shift work 
B)  Negative police-citizen interactions 
C)  Exposure to death 
D)  Substance abuse

The use of psychologists in crisis negotiation is decreasing.

The MMPI-2 is one of the most effective screening-in tests in public safety screening.

All of the following are included in Aumiller and Corey's domains of practice except

Why is it important for a police psychologist to be familiar with the Americans with Disabilities Act? Include at least one police activity affected by this law.

Choose one of the six personality measures currently used in law enforcement. Describe the instrument, including what the test measures and what we know about its validity.

Describe the five officer profiles that are prone to excessive force complaints as identified by Scrivner.

Which of the following was a key finding of the National Institute of Justice's 1999 report on police use of force?

Which statement is true about psychological evaluations of potential law enforcement officers?

The available research suggests that suicide rates for law enforcement personnel are lower than that of the general population. What may explain this difference?

Which category of hostage taker often requires the involvement of federal officials and is considered the most difficult for police officers?

Which of the following statements about screening-out and screening-in is correct?

In order to be an effective police psychologist, one must obtain a PhD in police psychology.

The Americans with Disabilities Act affects nearly everything police officers do.

A psychological measure that identifies whether a candidate has similar characteristics to successful police officers has __________validity.

According to research by Gelles and Palarea, psychologists may be involved in what three phases of crisis negotiation?

The common tasks of police psychologists can be placed in four broad categories: assessment, intervention, operational support, and

Compare and contrast screening-out and screening-in.

Compared to officers with only a high school graduation, officers with some college education have been shown to

Following the traumatic event, it is important that a critical incident intervention be

Which stressor would be considered an external stressor?

Introduction to Forensic Psychology

Psychology of Investigations

Consulting and Testifying

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 2: Psychology of Police and Public Safety

The use of psychologists in crisis negotiation is decreasing.

The MMPI-2 is one of the most effective screening-in tests in public safety screening.

All of the following are included in Aumiller and Corey's domains of practice except

Why is it important for a police psychologist to be familiar with the Americans with Disabilities Act? Include at least one police activity affected by this law.

Choose one of the six personality measures currently used in law enforcement. Describe the instrument, including what the test measures and what we know about its validity.

Describe the five officer profiles that are prone to excessive force complaints as identified by Scrivner.

Which of the following was a key finding of the National Institute of Justice's 1999 report on police use of force?

Which statement is true about psychological evaluations of potential law enforcement officers?

The available research suggests that suicide rates for law enforcement personnel are lower than that of the general population. What may explain this difference?

Which category of hostage taker often requires the involvement of federal officials and is considered the most difficult for police officers?

Which of the following statements about screening-out and screening-in is correct?

In order to be an effective police psychologist, one must obtain a PhD in police psychology.

The Americans with Disabilities Act affects nearly everything police officers do.

A psychological measure that identifies whether a candidate has similar characteristics to successful police officers has __________validity.

According to research by Gelles and Palarea, psychologists may be involved in what three phases of crisis negotiation?

The common tasks of police psychologists can be placed in four broad categories: assessment, intervention, operational support, and

Compare and contrast screening-out and screening-in.

Compared to officers with only a high school graduation, officers with some college education have been shown to

Following the traumatic event, it is important that a critical incident intervention be

Which stressor would be considered an external stressor?

Introduction to Forensic Psychology

Psychology of Investigations

Consulting and Testifying

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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