FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY TEST BANK CH. 1-5 EXAM
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There are a number of conflicting areas between psychology and the law. Which of the
following areas is associated with the legal perspective?
a. Empirical
b. Probabilistic
c. Conservatism
d. Experimentation
c. Conservatism
All of the following are in keeping with the notion of therapeutic jurisprudence except
that
a. The law can be seen to function as a kind of therapeutic agent
b. Legal rules and actors can produce anti-therapeutic consequences
c. Therapeutic concerns should be the only concern considered when devising new
laws
d. The limits placed on or extended to psychotherapist-patient privilege can lead to
better therapy
c. Therapeutic concerns should be the only concern considered when devising new
laws
,Which one of the following would not be considered a forensic psychologist, according
to the definition of forensic psychology offered in the text?
a. A clinical psychologist who is the director of a sex offender treatment program
b. A cognitive psychologist testifying about the inaccuracy of eyewitness memory
c. A counseling psychologist who conducting a substance abuse evaluation of an
individual who has been convicted of DUI
d. A neuropsychologist who has performed a competency evaluation to determine
whether an offender suffers from brain damage
b. A cognitive psychologist testifying about the inaccuracy of eyewitness memory
Which of the following is a disadvantage of obtaining a joint-degree?
a. Admission to these programs is easier
b. Hardly anyone ever completes both degrees
c. You are not allowed to practice as an attorney if you have a PhD
d. You may limit your career options by attending a joint-degree program
d. You may limit your career options by attending a joint-degree program
Which court decision first recognized the admissibility of expert testimony by
psychologists in insanity cases?
a. Atkins v. Virginia
b. Jenkins v. United States
,c. Daubert v. Merrell Dow
d. Tarasoff v. California Board of Regents
b. Jenkins v. United States
Which of the following statements is true of joint-degree programs?
a. Obtaining a joint-degree will lead to greater annual salaries
b. Obtaining a law degree is necessary to become a forensic psychologist
c. Joint-degree programs attempt to integrate two different disciplines
d. Joint-degree programs are the best way to be trained as a forensic psychologist
c. Joint-degree programs attempt to integrate two different disciplines
Branson loves to collect dead bugs in his spare time. However, Lois is disgusted by his
behavior and is suing Branson on behalf of dead bugs everywhere. She believes they
have suffered long enough as they wait to be Branson's next victim. As a result of the
lawsuit, Branson will probably have to appear in ___________________.
a. civil court
b. juvenile court
c. criminal court
d. administrative court
a. civil court
About ________ of forensic psychologists and psychiatrists have engaged in criminal
profiling.
, a. 10%
b. 25%
c. 70%
d. 90%
a. 10%
The word forensic is derived from the Latin word describing _______________ in
Ancient Rome.
a. criminal profiling
b. the art of argument and debate
c. where individuals resolved disputes
d. the attempt by physicians to identify causes of death
c. where individuals resolved disputes
Which of the following is a difference between forensic psychologists and forensic
psychiatrists?
a. Forensic psychologists prescribe medication
b. Forensic psychologists have more experience conducting psychological assessments
c. Forensic psychiatrists obtain a doctorate while forensic psychologists typically obtain
a masters degree
d. Forensic psychologists are trained to assist individuals with more mild mental
illnesses and forensic psychiatrists are trained to assist individuals with severe mental
illnesses
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS LATEST
UPDATE FOR GUARANTEED SUCCESS
There are a number of conflicting areas between psychology and the law. Which of the
following areas is associated with the legal perspective?
a. Empirical
b. Probabilistic
c. Conservatism
d. Experimentation
c. Conservatism
All of the following are in keeping with the notion of therapeutic jurisprudence except
that
a. The law can be seen to function as a kind of therapeutic agent
b. Legal rules and actors can produce anti-therapeutic consequences
c. Therapeutic concerns should be the only concern considered when devising new
laws
d. The limits placed on or extended to psychotherapist-patient privilege can lead to
better therapy
c. Therapeutic concerns should be the only concern considered when devising new
laws
,Which one of the following would not be considered a forensic psychologist, according
to the definition of forensic psychology offered in the text?
a. A clinical psychologist who is the director of a sex offender treatment program
b. A cognitive psychologist testifying about the inaccuracy of eyewitness memory
c. A counseling psychologist who conducting a substance abuse evaluation of an
individual who has been convicted of DUI
d. A neuropsychologist who has performed a competency evaluation to determine
whether an offender suffers from brain damage
b. A cognitive psychologist testifying about the inaccuracy of eyewitness memory
Which of the following is a disadvantage of obtaining a joint-degree?
a. Admission to these programs is easier
b. Hardly anyone ever completes both degrees
c. You are not allowed to practice as an attorney if you have a PhD
d. You may limit your career options by attending a joint-degree program
d. You may limit your career options by attending a joint-degree program
Which court decision first recognized the admissibility of expert testimony by
psychologists in insanity cases?
a. Atkins v. Virginia
b. Jenkins v. United States
,c. Daubert v. Merrell Dow
d. Tarasoff v. California Board of Regents
b. Jenkins v. United States
Which of the following statements is true of joint-degree programs?
a. Obtaining a joint-degree will lead to greater annual salaries
b. Obtaining a law degree is necessary to become a forensic psychologist
c. Joint-degree programs attempt to integrate two different disciplines
d. Joint-degree programs are the best way to be trained as a forensic psychologist
c. Joint-degree programs attempt to integrate two different disciplines
Branson loves to collect dead bugs in his spare time. However, Lois is disgusted by his
behavior and is suing Branson on behalf of dead bugs everywhere. She believes they
have suffered long enough as they wait to be Branson's next victim. As a result of the
lawsuit, Branson will probably have to appear in ___________________.
a. civil court
b. juvenile court
c. criminal court
d. administrative court
a. civil court
About ________ of forensic psychologists and psychiatrists have engaged in criminal
profiling.
, a. 10%
b. 25%
c. 70%
d. 90%
a. 10%
The word forensic is derived from the Latin word describing _______________ in
Ancient Rome.
a. criminal profiling
b. the art of argument and debate
c. where individuals resolved disputes
d. the attempt by physicians to identify causes of death
c. where individuals resolved disputes
Which of the following is a difference between forensic psychologists and forensic
psychiatrists?
a. Forensic psychologists prescribe medication
b. Forensic psychologists have more experience conducting psychological assessments
c. Forensic psychiatrists obtain a doctorate while forensic psychologists typically obtain
a masters degree
d. Forensic psychologists are trained to assist individuals with more mild mental
illnesses and forensic psychiatrists are trained to assist individuals with severe mental
illnesses
