TEST BANK Introduction to Forensic Psychology Research
and Application 6/E Curt Bartol
Chapter 1: Introduction to Forensic Psychology
Multiple Choice
1. Which term is synonymous with forensic data recovery?
A. computer evidence recovery
B. ink data discovery
C. forensic document questioning
D. handwriting analysis
Ans: A
Learning Objective: 1-2: Identify career areas in the forensic sciences.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: The Forensic Sciences
Difficulty Level: Medium
2. 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) ______.
A. forensic psychologist
B. forensic entomologist
C. insect analyst
D. cephalic pathologist
Ans: B
Learning Objective: 1-2: Identify career areas in the forensic sciences.
Cognitive Domain: Application
Answer Location: The Forensic Sciences
Difficulty Level: Medium
3. What do forensic psychology, forensic linguistics, and forensic archaeology all have
in common?
A. They are based on scientific principles.
B. They involve the study of human pathology.
C. They are based on an unknown, deceased subject.
D. They involve the study of crime.
Ans: A
Learning Objective: 1-2: Identify career areas in the forensic sciences.
Cognitive Domain: Analysis
Answer Location: The Forensic Sciences
Difficulty Level: Hard
4. Dr. Roy is a forensic psychologist who is conducting a child custody evaluation in a
divorce case. Dr. Roy is practicing the forensic psychology subspecialty of ______.
, Bartol, Introduction to Forensic Psychology: Research and Application 6e
A. legal psychology
B. correctional psychology
C. victimology
D. linguistics
Ans: A
Learning Objective: 1-4: Identify and describe major subareas of forensic psychology.
Cognitive Domain: Application
Answer Location: Forensic Psychology Today
Difficulty Level: Medium
5. What is the common link between the broad and narrow definitions of forensic
psychology?
A. the inclusion of clinicians
B. the legal system
C. violent crime analysis
D. empirical assessment practices
Ans: B
Learning Objective: 1-1: Define forensic psychology and trace its historical
development.
Cognitive Domain: Analysis
Answer Location: Forensic Psychology: An Overview
Difficulty Level: Hard
6. The text adopts a(n) ______ definition of forensic psychology.
A. broad
B. practical
C. clinical
D. academic
Ans: A
Learning Objective: 1-1: Define forensic psychology and trace its historical
development.
Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: Forensic Psychology: An Overview
Difficulty Level: Easy
7. Which specialty is one of the five major areas in forensic psychology?
A. positive psychology
B. social psychology
C. legal psychology
D. pathological psychology
Ans: C
Learning Objective: 1-4: Identify and describe major subareas of forensic psychology.
Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: Research and Practice Careers in Forensic Psychology
Difficulty Level: Easy
, Bartol, Introduction to Forensic Psychology: Research and Application 6e
8. The immigrant population in the United States tends to be at the highest and lowest
ends of the ______ continuum.
A. adult violent crime
B. educational
C. violent bullying
D. youth homicides
Ans: B
Learning Objective: 1-6: Illustrate roles and tasks performed by forensic psychologists.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: The Applied Specialties
Difficulty Level: Medium
9. Which of the following definitions would be considered a narrow definition of forensic
psychology?
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.
Ans: C
Learning Objective: 1-1: Define forensic psychology and trace its historical
development.
Cognitive Domain: Analysis
Answer Location: Forensic Psychology: An Overview
Difficulty Level: Hard
10. Which statement supports the idea that courts often lean toward a medical model
approach to mental disorder?
A. Many judges prefer the involvement of psychiatrists for insanity determinations.
B. Many attorneys prefer psychologists for child custody evaluations.
C. Many judges advocate for psychologists to have prescription privileges.
D. Many attorneys advocate for psychiatrists in correctional facilities.
Ans: A
Learning Objective: 1-1: Define forensic psychology and trace its historical
development.
Cognitive Domain: Analysis
Answer Location: Forensic Psychology, Forensic Psychiatry, and Forensic Social Work
Difficulty Level: Hard
, Bartol, Introduction to Forensic Psychology: Research and Application 6e
11. A forensic psychologist who specializes in victimology would most likely perform
which of the following tasks?
A. train police officers on how to deal with mentally ill citizens
B. testify at a trial in which the defendant has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity
C. conduct research on the development of psychopathy
D. assess, support, and counsel those who provide death notification services
Ans: D
Learning Objective: 1-6: Illustrate roles and tasks performed by forensic psychologists.
Cognitive Domain: Application
Answer Location: Forensic Psychology Today
Difficulty Level: Hard
12. The largest worldwide association of psychologists is the ______.
A. American Psychological Association
B. International Association of Forensic Psychologists
C. International Society of Clinical Psychologists
D. American Board of Professional Psychologists
Ans: A
Learning Objective: 1-5: Summarize the educational, training, and certification
requirements to become a forensic psychologist.
Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: Careers in Psychology
Difficulty Level: Easy
13. Which statement most accurately summarizes a difference between forensic
psychologists and forensic psychiatrists?
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.
Ans: C
Learning Objective: 1-3: Distinguish forensic psychology from other forensic sciences.
Cognitive Domain: Analysis
Answer Location: Forensic Psychology, Forensic Psychiatry, and Forensic Social Work
Difficulty Level: Hard
14. Where would a forensic psychologist find the principles and standards for ethical
practices?
A. The APA’s Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct
B. Black’s Law Dictionary
C. The Journal of Forensic Psychology
D. Clinician’s Handbook of Psychological Behavior
Ans: A
Learning Objective: 1-5: Summarize the educational, training, and certification
requirements to become a forensic psychologist.
and Application 6/E Curt Bartol
Chapter 1: Introduction to Forensic Psychology
Multiple Choice
1. Which term is synonymous with forensic data recovery?
A. computer evidence recovery
B. ink data discovery
C. forensic document questioning
D. handwriting analysis
Ans: A
Learning Objective: 1-2: Identify career areas in the forensic sciences.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: The Forensic Sciences
Difficulty Level: Medium
2. 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) ______.
A. forensic psychologist
B. forensic entomologist
C. insect analyst
D. cephalic pathologist
Ans: B
Learning Objective: 1-2: Identify career areas in the forensic sciences.
Cognitive Domain: Application
Answer Location: The Forensic Sciences
Difficulty Level: Medium
3. What do forensic psychology, forensic linguistics, and forensic archaeology all have
in common?
A. They are based on scientific principles.
B. They involve the study of human pathology.
C. They are based on an unknown, deceased subject.
D. They involve the study of crime.
Ans: A
Learning Objective: 1-2: Identify career areas in the forensic sciences.
Cognitive Domain: Analysis
Answer Location: The Forensic Sciences
Difficulty Level: Hard
4. Dr. Roy is a forensic psychologist who is conducting a child custody evaluation in a
divorce case. Dr. Roy is practicing the forensic psychology subspecialty of ______.
, Bartol, Introduction to Forensic Psychology: Research and Application 6e
A. legal psychology
B. correctional psychology
C. victimology
D. linguistics
Ans: A
Learning Objective: 1-4: Identify and describe major subareas of forensic psychology.
Cognitive Domain: Application
Answer Location: Forensic Psychology Today
Difficulty Level: Medium
5. What is the common link between the broad and narrow definitions of forensic
psychology?
A. the inclusion of clinicians
B. the legal system
C. violent crime analysis
D. empirical assessment practices
Ans: B
Learning Objective: 1-1: Define forensic psychology and trace its historical
development.
Cognitive Domain: Analysis
Answer Location: Forensic Psychology: An Overview
Difficulty Level: Hard
6. The text adopts a(n) ______ definition of forensic psychology.
A. broad
B. practical
C. clinical
D. academic
Ans: A
Learning Objective: 1-1: Define forensic psychology and trace its historical
development.
Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: Forensic Psychology: An Overview
Difficulty Level: Easy
7. Which specialty is one of the five major areas in forensic psychology?
A. positive psychology
B. social psychology
C. legal psychology
D. pathological psychology
Ans: C
Learning Objective: 1-4: Identify and describe major subareas of forensic psychology.
Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: Research and Practice Careers in Forensic Psychology
Difficulty Level: Easy
, Bartol, Introduction to Forensic Psychology: Research and Application 6e
8. The immigrant population in the United States tends to be at the highest and lowest
ends of the ______ continuum.
A. adult violent crime
B. educational
C. violent bullying
D. youth homicides
Ans: B
Learning Objective: 1-6: Illustrate roles and tasks performed by forensic psychologists.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: The Applied Specialties
Difficulty Level: Medium
9. Which of the following definitions would be considered a narrow definition of forensic
psychology?
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.
Ans: C
Learning Objective: 1-1: Define forensic psychology and trace its historical
development.
Cognitive Domain: Analysis
Answer Location: Forensic Psychology: An Overview
Difficulty Level: Hard
10. Which statement supports the idea that courts often lean toward a medical model
approach to mental disorder?
A. Many judges prefer the involvement of psychiatrists for insanity determinations.
B. Many attorneys prefer psychologists for child custody evaluations.
C. Many judges advocate for psychologists to have prescription privileges.
D. Many attorneys advocate for psychiatrists in correctional facilities.
Ans: A
Learning Objective: 1-1: Define forensic psychology and trace its historical
development.
Cognitive Domain: Analysis
Answer Location: Forensic Psychology, Forensic Psychiatry, and Forensic Social Work
Difficulty Level: Hard
, Bartol, Introduction to Forensic Psychology: Research and Application 6e
11. A forensic psychologist who specializes in victimology would most likely perform
which of the following tasks?
A. train police officers on how to deal with mentally ill citizens
B. testify at a trial in which the defendant has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity
C. conduct research on the development of psychopathy
D. assess, support, and counsel those who provide death notification services
Ans: D
Learning Objective: 1-6: Illustrate roles and tasks performed by forensic psychologists.
Cognitive Domain: Application
Answer Location: Forensic Psychology Today
Difficulty Level: Hard
12. The largest worldwide association of psychologists is the ______.
A. American Psychological Association
B. International Association of Forensic Psychologists
C. International Society of Clinical Psychologists
D. American Board of Professional Psychologists
Ans: A
Learning Objective: 1-5: Summarize the educational, training, and certification
requirements to become a forensic psychologist.
Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: Careers in Psychology
Difficulty Level: Easy
13. Which statement most accurately summarizes a difference between forensic
psychologists and forensic psychiatrists?
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.
Ans: C
Learning Objective: 1-3: Distinguish forensic psychology from other forensic sciences.
Cognitive Domain: Analysis
Answer Location: Forensic Psychology, Forensic Psychiatry, and Forensic Social Work
Difficulty Level: Hard
14. Where would a forensic psychologist find the principles and standards for ethical
practices?
A. The APA’s Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct
B. Black’s Law Dictionary
C. The Journal of Forensic Psychology
D. Clinician’s Handbook of Psychological Behavior
Ans: A
Learning Objective: 1-5: Summarize the educational, training, and certification
requirements to become a forensic psychologist.
