Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which type of training can be offered at the undergraduate and graduate levels and provides students real-world exposure to the field?

Accepted Answer

A)  diplomate 
B)  dissertation 
C)  licensure 
D)  internship

Question 3

Describe some of the psychological stressors that are unique to the immigrant population. What are the reasons for this?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe some of the psychological stressors that...

Question 4

Which specialty is one of the five major areas in forensic psychology?

Accepted Answer

A)  positive psychology 
B)  social psychology 
C)  legal psychology 
D)  pathological psychology

Question 5

Define the following terms as they pertain to forensic psychology: joint degree, state certification, board certification, and diplomate.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Define the following terms as they pertain...

Question 6

The American Psychological Association accepted forensic psychology as a specialization in the year ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  1991 
B)  1995 
C)  2001 
D)  2005

Question 7

The Food and Drug Administration's forensic lab was instrumental in investigating the 1982 product tampering case involving ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  the Unabomber 
B)  cyanide-laced Tylenol capsules 
C)  the Hillside Strangler 
D)  a security breech at Target stores

Question 8

Police psychology is synonymous with correctional psychology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The five subspecialties of forensic psychology that are illustrated in the text are all research focused.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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

Question 11

What is the fastest growing branch of forensic psychology?

Accepted Answer

A)  legal 
B)  family 
C)  correctional 
D)  juvenile

Question 12

Forensic psychology is recognized by the American Psychological Association as an applied specialty.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Family forensic psychologists are concerned with issues involving adoptions, elder law, and juvenile justice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The text adopts a(n) ______ definition of forensic psychology.

Accepted Answer

A)  broad 
B)  practical 
C)  clinical 
D)  academic

Question 15

The five subspecialties of forensic psychology are mutually exclusive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Forensic psychology was first recognized as a specialty in 2008.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Mark Smith, PhD, studies the feeding patterns of insects. His findings are often used to determine the 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

Question 18

Which of the following definitions would be considered a narrow definition of forensic psychology?

Accepted Answer

A)  Forensic psychology is the research and application of psychological knowledge to the legal system. 
B)  Forensic psychology is the research endeavor that examines aspects of human behavior directly related to the legal process and the professional practice of psychology within a legal system that embraces both civil and criminal law. 
C)  Forensic psychology is the application and practice of psychology as it pertains to the legal system. 
D)  Forensic psychology refers to professional practice by any psychologist working within any subdiscipline of psychology when applying the scientific, technical, or specialized knowledge of psychology to the law to assist in addressing legal, contractual, and administrative matters.

Question 19

Which statement most accurately summarizes a difference between forensic psychologists and forensic psychiatrists?

Accepted Answer

A)  Psychologists can legally prescribe medication in all 50 states, whereas psychiatrists can only prescribe medication in the military. 
B)  Psychologists focus on research, whereas psychiatrists focus on application. 
C)  Psychiatrists hold a medical degree, whereas most psychologists do not. 
D)  Psychologists work primarily in institutional settings, whereas psychiatrists do not.

Question 20

In their study of APA-accredited doctoral programs, Magaletta et al. (2013) found that graduate schools failed to adequately prepare students for which forensic psychology subspecialty?

Accepted Answer

A)  legal 
B)  family 
C)  correctional 
D)  juvenile

Exam 1: Introduction to Forensic Psychology

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

Which type of training can be offered at the undergraduate and graduate levels and provides students real-world exposure to the field?

Describe some of the psychological stressors that are unique to the immigrant population. What are the reasons for this?

Which specialty is one of the five major areas in forensic psychology?

Define the following terms as they pertain to forensic psychology: joint degree, state certification, board certification, and diplomate.

The American Psychological Association accepted forensic psychology as a specialization in the year ______.

The Food and Drug Administration's forensic lab was instrumental in investigating the 1982 product tampering case involving ______.

Police psychology is synonymous with correctional psychology.

The five subspecialties of forensic psychology that are illustrated in the text are all research focused.

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 ______.

What is the fastest growing branch of forensic psychology?

Forensic psychology is recognized by the American Psychological Association as an applied specialty.

Family forensic psychologists are concerned with issues involving adoptions, elder law, and juvenile justice.

The text adopts a(n) ______ definition of forensic psychology.

The five subspecialties of forensic psychology are mutually exclusive.

Forensic psychology was first recognized as a specialty in 2008.

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

Which of the following definitions would be considered a narrow definition of forensic psychology?

Which statement most accurately summarizes a difference between forensic psychologists and forensic psychiatrists?

In their study of APA-accredited doctoral programs, Magaletta et al. (2013) found that graduate schools failed to adequately prepare students for which forensic psychology subspecialty?