INTRO TO FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS.

INTRO TO FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS. According to the text, _____ psychology is the fastest growing branch of forensic psychology. - Answer-correctional Which of the following is NOT one of the five subspecialties of forensic psychology? a. police psychology b. correctional psychology c. pathological psychology d. legal psychology -Answer-pathological psychology A psychologist who consults with school staff in order to identify potentially troubled and dangerous youth is likely practicing the forensic psychology subspecialty of: -Answer-crime and delinquency Which category of hostage taker often requires the involvement of federal officials and is considered the most difficult for police officers? -Answer-political According to the text, police psychology officially began in _____ with the hiring of _____. - Answer-1968, Martin Reiser An understanding of _________ is a crucial element of effective policy psychology. -Answer- police culture According to the text, profiling is a(n) ______ but not a(n) _______ activity. -Answer-pervasive, frequent The term ________ refers to the tendency of investigators to prefer information that supports their own perspective, while ignoring other aspects that may not fit. -Answer-confirmation bias The sketching of the significant behavioral, cognitive, emotional an demographic features of an UNKNOWN person believed to be responsible for a crime is referred to as: -Answer-criminal- based or crime scene profiling Substance abuse and unemployment are examples of: -Answer-dynamic risk factors The term dual-court system refers to: -Answer-state and federal courts According to the text, a primary concern with mental health court involves the: -Answer- subjective decision-making power of the judge Psychological literature is increasingly replacing the term adjudicative competence with _______. -Answer-competency to stand trial In forensics, insanity is defined as: -Answer-the absence of a guilty mind due to a mental disorder Approximately what percentage of defendants referred for competency evaluations are ultimately found incompetent? -Answer-15-20% What are the two types of civil courts that most often work with psychologists and other MHPs? -Answer-family and probate What burden of proof is required for involuntary civil commitment of a mentally disorder individual? -Answer-clear and convincing evidence What is the standard currently used by courts to determine child custody? -Answer-best interest of the child standard (BIC) According to the text, typologies of men who rape may be best used to: -Answer-organize behavioral patterns As a group rapists tend to be: -Answer-young The Groth typology divides rape behavior into _________ categories. -Answer-3 Research suggests which two groups are most fearful of being victims' of crimes? -Answer- women and other adults The first victim's bill of rights was passed in the year ______ in the state of _______. -Answer- 1980, Wisconsin How many states require the victim to be notified if an offender has escaped from prison? - Answer-50 The term domestic violence excludes which group of offenders? -Answer-perpetrators who don't live with the victim What percentage of homicides involves one family member killing another family member? - Answer-10-15% Which type of kidnapping victims suffer the highest rate of injury? -Answer-acquaintance Disorderly conduct and lewd behavior are considered __________ offenses. -Answer-public disorde