Question 1

The text divides the judicial process into _____ stages.

Accepted Answer

A)  two 
B)  four 
C)  seven 
D)  nine

Question 2

According to Boccaccini (2002), witness education, attorney education, and modification of testimony delivery are components of

Accepted Answer

A)  expert testimony. 
B)  risk assessment. 
C)  witness preparation. 
D)  jury selection.

Question 3

According to Tarasoff requirement, patient therapist confidentiality may be broken if a patient sues a therapist.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In criminal law, a plea of nolo contendre is equivalent to a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  deposition. 
B)  arraignment. 
C)  guilty plea. 
D)  not guilty plea.

Question 5

All courts have subject matter and __________ jurisdiction.

Accepted Answer

A)  limited 
B)  general 
C)  appellate 
D)  geographical

Question 6

Until the 1960s, __________were the only mental health experts recognized in many courts.

Accepted Answer

A)  clergy 
B)  social workers 
C)  psychologists 
D)  psychiatrists

Question 7

The U. S. Supreme Court decides whether or not to accept a case. How is this relevant to psychologists?

Accepted Answer

The answer of The U. S. Supreme Court decides whether...

Question 8

Dr. Park has been called as an expert witness in a child custody case. Research on surviving the witness stand suggests she should do which of the following actions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Make sure to not discuss the case with the consulting attorney 
B)  Prepare well organized PowerPoints 
C)  Defend herself against cross examination by reciting her credentials and expertise 
D)  Mirror the facial expressions and body language of the presiding judge

Question 9

The term shadow jury refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  a group of people similar in demographics to persons on the actual jury. 
B)  all of the potential jurors who were called but eventually rejected for jury duty. 
C)  the standby or alternate jurors who listen to the evidence and may eventually be involved in the deliberation. 
D)  jurors whose body language indicates they are leaning toward a guilty verdict.

Question 10

Amicus curiae briefs are filed at the disposition stage of the court process.

Accepted Answer