Ch. 1: Introduction to Forensic Psychology
Test Bank
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
Answer: A
Learning Objective: 1-2: Review 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
Answer: B
Learning Objective: 1-2: Review 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?
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,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.
Answer: A
Learning Objective: 1-2: Review 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 ______.
A. legal psychology
B. correctional psychology
C. victimology
D. linguistics
Answer: 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
Answer: B
Learning Objective: 1-1: Define forensic psychology and trace its historical development.
Cognitive Domain: Analysis
Answer Location: Forensic Psychology: An Overview
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,Difficulty Level: Hard
6. The_ text adopts a(n) ______ definition of forensic psychology.
A. broad
B. practical
C. clinical
D. academic
Answer: 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
Answer: 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
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
Answer: B
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, 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.
Answer: 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.
Answer: 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
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Test Bank
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
Answer: A
Learning Objective: 1-2: Review 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
Answer: B
Learning Objective: 1-2: Review 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?
1
,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.
Answer: A
Learning Objective: 1-2: Review 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 ______.
A. legal psychology
B. correctional psychology
C. victimology
D. linguistics
Answer: 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
Answer: B
Learning Objective: 1-1: Define forensic psychology and trace its historical development.
Cognitive Domain: Analysis
Answer Location: Forensic Psychology: An Overview
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,Difficulty Level: Hard
6. The_ text adopts a(n) ______ definition of forensic psychology.
A. broad
B. practical
C. clinical
D. academic
Answer: 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
Answer: 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
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
Answer: B
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, 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.
Answer: 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.
Answer: 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
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