FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
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QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
what three characteristics should a terror alert include, according to Willis ( 2006)
? - - analytic: needs to address threat, vulnerability, and consequences
- deliberative: need to include transparency in values/ judgments. discussions
- practical: multiple data collection & analysis procedures
What was the stated purpose of the HSAS ? - - provide government, authorities, &
public information about current terrorism risk
- create common lanugage for discussing risk
- facilitate decision- making in private & public sectors
how did the HSAS convey terrorism threat information? what were the levels of
green, and what were the recommended actions at each level? - green:
- low risk of terrorist attacks
- low threat
- refine & organize procedures for potential terrorist attacks
e.g. emergency plans, shelters, first aid/ CRP courses, etc.
never use this
what were the levels of Blue - - general risk of terrorist attacks
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- guarded threat
- review & update emergency responses, provide public with helpful info.
- never use this
what were the levels of Yellow - - significant risk of terrorist attacks
- elevated threat( see more govt. action)
- increased surveillance of key locations, coordinate emergency responses
what were the levels of organge - - high level
- close collaboration between federal/ state/ local law enforcement ( and military) a
prep for quick action
- extra caution at public events, consider alternatives
- travel warnings ( delays & restrictions)
- spent a lot of time at this level
what were the levels of red - - severe level
- emergency personnel dispatched to key locations, monitoring of transportation
readiness to close down public/ govt. facilities
what are the advantages of the HSAS - - well-intentioned ( warn the unsuspecting)
- simple to understand
what were the disadvantages of the HSAS - - yellow to orange -> increased
physiological arousal, anxiety, depression
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