Question 1

Which of the following prominent forensic psychologists did NOT study at the University of Western Ontario in the 1960s?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dr.Robert Hare 
B)  Dr.Daniel Yarmey 
C)  Dr.Vernon Quinsey 
D)  Dr.John Yuille C

Question 2

What were the main findings of the Porter,Woodworth,and Birt (2000)study examining deception detection by parole officers?

Accepted Answer

The main findings of the Porter, Woodworth, and Birt (2000) study examining deception detection by parole officers were that parole officers were generally not effective at detecting deception in their parolees. The study found that officers were only able to accurately detect deception at a rate that was no better than chance. This suggests that parole officers may need additional training or tools to improve their ability to detect deception in their parolees. Additionally, the study found that officers tended to rely on behavioral cues and personal beliefs rather than objective indicators of deception, which may have contributed to their lack of accuracy in detecting deception. Overall, the study highlighted the need for improved methods of deception detection in the parole system.

Question 3

Give an example of a long-standing but mistaken assumption about human behaviour held by the legal system.

Accepted Answer

One long-standing but mistaken assumption about human behavior held by the legal system is the belief that harsher punishments act as a deterrent for crime. For many years, the legal system has operated under the assumption that increasing the severity of punishments, such as longer prison sentences or the death penalty, would discourage individuals from committing crimes. However, research has shown that this assumption is flawed. Studies have found that the threat of harsh punishment does not significantly impact an individual's decision to commit a crime. Instead, factors such as socioeconomic status, access to resources, and mental health play a much larger role in influencing criminal behavior. Despite this evidence, the legal system continues to rely on punitive measures as a means of deterring crime, perpetuating the mistaken assumption that harsher punishments are an effective deterrent.

Question 4

Which national organization based in Ottawa has invited psychologists to offer lectures and training across the country?

Accepted Answer

A)  Correctional Services Canada 
B)  National Judicial Institute 
C)  Parole Board of Canada 
D)  Mental Health,Law,and Policy Institute

Question 5

Provide three examples of psychologically based training to legal staff in Canada.

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Question 6

Which is NOT one of the top journals in the field of forensic psychology in which many Canadian researchers publish?

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A)  Law and Human Behavior 
B)  Journal of Criminal Profiling 
C)  Behavioral Sciences and the Law 
D)  Criminal Justice and Behavior

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a requirement of the undergraduate specialization in forensic psychology?

Accepted Answer

A)  an honours thesis 
B)  courses in forensic psychology 
C)  a placement within the criminal justice system 
D)  an original research project conducted with offenders

Question 8

Which is NOT a key text in the field of forensic psychology authored by Canadian researchers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Psychopathia Sexualis 
B)  Without Conscience: The Disturbing World of Psychopaths among Us 
C)  The Psychology of Eyewitness Testimony 
D)  Snakes in Suits: When Psychopaths Go to Work

Question 9

Which Canadian university currently offers an undergraduate specialization in forensic psychology?

Accepted Answer

A)  University of British Columbia Okanagan 
B)  Memorial University of Newfoundland 
C)  Dalhousie University 
D)  McGill University

Question 10

What is the National Judicial Institute? How has this organization facilitated practical training by forensic psychologists?

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Question 11

Describe the UBC Okanagan undergraduate specialization program in forensic psychology.What training does it provide students?

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Question 12

Name at least three researchers who helped establish the field of forensic psychology in Canada.How did they do this?

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Question 13

According to Don Read and Deborah Connolly at Simon Fraser University,in what percentage of all sexual assault cases has evidence for recovered memories emerged?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 percent 
B)  6 percent 
C)  25 percent 
D)  33 percent

Question 14

Describe,with examples,the application of forensic psychology in Canadian courts.

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Question 15

Which of the following options is NOT a prominent myth or misconception surrounding confessions in the legal system?

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A)  that false confessions do not happen or are extremely rare 
B)  that only highly vulnerable people falsely confess 
C)  that there is little research on police interrogation and false confessions 
D)  that police officers coerce the majority of suspects to confess

Question 16

Is there sufficient training for forensic psychologists in Canada? Why or why not?

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Question 17

What are the three main goals of the Centre for Criminal Justice Studies at the University of New Brunswick?

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Exam 15: The Promising Future of Forensic Psychology in Canada