Question 1

Which term is synonymous with forensic data recovery?

Accepted Answer

A)  Computer evidence recovery 
B)  Ink data discovery 
C)  Forensic document questioning 
D)  Handwriting analysis 
A)  Computer evidence recovery 
B)  Ink data discovery 
C)  Forensic document questioning 
D)  Handwriting analysis A

Question 2

Graduates with master's degrees in psychology, and without a doctoral degree

Accepted Answer

A)  cannot legally practice psychology. 
B)  cannot call themselves psychologists in most states. 
C)  are not allowed to work in prison settings. 
D)  are not allowed to testify in federal courts. 
A)  cannot legally practice psychology. 
B)  cannot call themselves psychologists in most states. 
C)  are not allowed to work in prison settings. 
D)  are not allowed to testify in federal courts. B

Question 3

The term LPA refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  persons with master's degrees in psychology who are licensed. 
B)  psychologists with PhDs who have gained wide recognition in the field. 
C)  social workers who are licensed in forensic psychology. 
D)  undergraduate students who are psychiatry assistants. 
A)  persons with master's degrees in psychology who are licensed. 
B)  psychologists with PhDs who have gained wide recognition in the field. 
C)  social workers who are licensed in forensic psychology. 
D)  undergraduate students who are psychiatry assistants. A

Question 4

Mark Smith is a PhD who studies the feeding patterns of insects. His findings are often used to determine cause of death in murder investigations. Dr. Smith would be considered a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  forensic psychologist. 
B)  forensic entomologist. 
C)  insect analyst. 
D)  cephalic pathologist. 
A)  forensic psychologist. 
B)  forensic entomologist. 
C)  insect analyst. 
D)  cephalic pathologist.

Question 5

Which forensic psychology subspecialty would be concerned with visitation rights for a same-sex couple who were not legally married?

Accepted Answer

A)  Correctional 
B)  Family forensic 
C)  Police and public safety 
D)  Forensic school 
A)  Correctional 
B)  Family forensic 
C)  Police and public safety 
D)  Forensic school

Question 6

Which statement supports the idea that courts often learn toward a medical model approach to mental disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  Many judges prefer the involvement of psychiatrists for insanity determinations 
B)  Many attorneys prefer psychologists for child custody evaluations. 
C)  Many judges advocate for psychologists to have prescription privileges. 
D)  Many attorneys advocate for psychiatrists in correctional facilities. 
A)  Many judges prefer the involvement of psychiatrists for insanity determinations 
B)  Many attorneys prefer psychologists for child custody evaluations. 
C)  Many judges advocate for psychologists to have prescription privileges. 
D)  Many attorneys advocate for psychiatrists in correctional facilities.

Question 7

Dr. Roy is a forensic psychologist who is conducting a child custody evaluation in a divorce case. Dr. Roy is practicing the forensic psychology subspecialty of

Accepted Answer

A)  legal psychology. 
B)  correctional psychology. 
C)  victimology. 
D)  linguistics. 
A)  legal psychology. 
B)  correctional psychology. 
C)  victimology. 
D)  linguistics.

Question 8

Psychological services to _________ have received little attention until recent years.

Accepted Answer

A)  prisoners 
B)  persons with mental disorders 
C)  juveniles 
D)  victims of crime 
A)  prisoners 
B)  persons with mental disorders 
C)  juveniles 
D)  victims of crime

Question 9

Where would a forensic psychologist find the principles and standards for ethical practices?

Accepted Answer

A)  The APA's Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct 
B)  Black's Law Dictionary 
C)  The Journal of Forensic Psychology 
D)  Clinician's Handbook of Psychological Behavior 
A)  The APA's Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct 
B)  Black's Law Dictionary 
C)  The Journal of Forensic Psychology 
D)  Clinician's Handbook of Psychological Behavior

Question 10

Describe the process of computer evidence recovery. Why are law enforcement personnel discouraged from opening seized computer files?

Accepted Answer

Computer evidence recovery is the proces

Question 11

Imagine your career goal is to become a police psychologist. Describe one path you would take to reach this goal.

Accepted Answer

One path to becoming a police psychologi

Question 12

Choose one of the ethical issues facing forensic psychologists. Discuss both sides of the issue. What is your position on this issue?

Accepted Answer

One of the ethical issues facing forensi

Question 13

The study of persons who have experienced actual or threatened physical, psychological, social and/or financial harm as the result of the actual or attempted commission of crime against them is called

Accepted Answer

A)  victimology. 
B)  rehabilitation psychology. 
C)  heuristics. 
D)  correctional psychology. 
A)  victimology. 
B)  rehabilitation psychology. 
C)  heuristics. 
D)  correctional psychology.

Question 14

In 2009, psychologists were granted permission to prescribe medication in all states.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In order to be considered a psychologist, the authors encourage one to obtain a doctorate degree.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Forensic psychiatry, forensic nursing, and forensic pathology are examples of forensic sciences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A forensic psychologist who has earned a doctorate and is licensed, certified and accepted by peers as being at the highest level of excellence has likely obtained __________ certification.

Accepted Answer

A)  MPH 
B)  LPA 
C)  diplomate 
D)  joint-degree 
A)  MPH 
B)  LPA 
C)  diplomate 
D)  joint-degree

Question 18

The five subspecialties of forensic psychology are mutually exclusive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

According to Heilbrun and Brooks (2010), which certifying body of board certification is the most rigorous?

Accepted Answer

A)  American Board of Forensic Psychology 
B)  American Board of Professional Psychology 
C)  International Association of Correctional Psychologists 
D)  International Society of Forensic Psychologists 
A)  American Board of Forensic Psychology 
B)  American Board of Professional Psychology 
C)  International Association of Correctional Psychologists 
D)  International Society of Forensic Psychologists

Question 20

Compare and contrast forensic psychology and forensic psychiatry.

Accepted Answer

Forensic psychology and forensic psychia

Which term is synonymous with forensic data recovery?

Graduates with master's degrees in psychology, and without a doctoral degree

The term LPA refers to

Mark Smith is a PhD who studies the feeding patterns of insects. His findings are often used to determine cause of death in murder investigations. Dr. Smith would be considered a(n)

Which forensic psychology subspecialty would be concerned with visitation rights for a same-sex couple who were not legally married?

Which statement supports the idea that courts often learn toward a medical model approach to mental disorder?

Dr. Roy is a forensic psychologist who is conducting a child custody evaluation in a divorce case. Dr. Roy is practicing the forensic psychology subspecialty of

Psychological services to _________ have received little attention until recent years.

Where would a forensic psychologist find the principles and standards for ethical practices?

Describe the process of computer evidence recovery. Why are law enforcement personnel discouraged from opening seized computer files?

Imagine your career goal is to become a police psychologist. Describe one path you would take to reach this goal.

Choose one of the ethical issues facing forensic psychologists. Discuss both sides of the issue. What is your position on this issue?

The study of persons who have experienced actual or threatened physical, psychological, social and/or financial harm as the result of the actual or attempted commission of crime against them is called

In 2009, psychologists were granted permission to prescribe medication in all states.

In order to be considered a psychologist, the authors encourage one to obtain a doctorate degree.

Forensic psychiatry, forensic nursing, and forensic pathology are examples of forensic sciences.

A forensic psychologist who has earned a doctorate and is licensed, certified and accepted by peers as being at the highest level of excellence has likely obtained __________ certification.

The five subspecialties of forensic psychology are mutually exclusive.

According to Heilbrun and Brooks (2010), which certifying body of board certification is the most rigorous?

Compare and contrast forensic psychology and forensic psychiatry.

Psychology of Police and Public Safety

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 1: Introduction to Forensic Psychology

Which term is synonymous with forensic data recovery?

Graduates with master's degrees in psychology, and without a doctoral degree

The term LPA refers to

Mark Smith is a PhD who studies the feeding patterns of insects. His findings are often used to determine cause of death in murder investigations. Dr. Smith would be considered a(n)

Which forensic psychology subspecialty would be concerned with visitation rights for a same-sex couple who were not legally married?

Which statement supports the idea that courts often learn toward a medical model approach to mental disorder?

Dr. Roy is a forensic psychologist who is conducting a child custody evaluation in a divorce case. Dr. Roy is practicing the forensic psychology subspecialty of

Psychological services to _________ have received little attention until recent years.

Where would a forensic psychologist find the principles and standards for ethical practices?

Describe the process of computer evidence recovery. Why are law enforcement personnel discouraged from opening seized computer files?

Imagine your career goal is to become a police psychologist. Describe one path you would take to reach this goal.

Choose one of the ethical issues facing forensic psychologists. Discuss both sides of the issue. What is your position on this issue?

The study of persons who have experienced actual or threatened physical, psychological, social and/or financial harm as the result of the actual or attempted commission of crime against them is called

In 2009, psychologists were granted permission to prescribe medication in all states.

In order to be considered a psychologist, the authors encourage one to obtain a doctorate degree.

Forensic psychiatry, forensic nursing, and forensic pathology are examples of forensic sciences.

A forensic psychologist who has earned a doctorate and is licensed, certified and accepted by peers as being at the highest level of excellence has likely obtained __________ certification.

The five subspecialties of forensic psychology are mutually exclusive.

According to Heilbrun and Brooks (2010), which certifying body of board certification is the most rigorous?

Compare and contrast forensic psychology and forensic psychiatry.

Psychology of Police and Public Safety

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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