PSYC 2080 Exam 1 UPDATED Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
forensic - CORRECT ANSWER - Scientific practices pertaining to civil or criminal law.
Forensic Psychology - CORRECT ANSWER - Production & Application of psychological
knowledge to the civil or criminal justice system
Forensic Anthropology - CORRECT ANSWER - identification of human remains for legal
purposes
Forensic Pathology - CORRECT ANSWER - Uses understanding of diseases and bodily
disorders to examine crime victims and establish cause(s) of death. Presents this evidence to the
court if requested.
Forensic Nurses - CORRECT ANSWER - Often work in hospital ER; have special
training in collecting evidence pertinent to a crime, such as sexual assault (ex. Pap smear)
Forensic Pharmacists - CORRECT ANSWER - Uses knowledge of body/drug interactions
to teach courses, workshops, consult lawyers, and testify in criminal and civil courts.
Forensic Entomology - CORRECT ANSWER - Study of insects to determine postmortem
interval, location of death, movement of body, manner of death, and movement/placement of
body.
Forensic Document Examination - CORRECT ANSWER - Analyzes different aspects of
documents such as font, signatures, and other elements of a document to establish authorship and
authenticity.
Forensic Document Examiner - CORRECT ANSWER - May examine writing on building
walls, recover engraved or obliterated writing on different types of surfaces, or determine brand
or model.
,Digital Investigative Analysis - CORRECT ANSWER - Training to seize, search, and
analyze electronic media from a variety of operating systems in execution of a search warrant or
subpoena; major goal is to recover data without modifying them.
Private Labs - CORRECT ANSWER - Mainly at universities, provide service to
government agencies.
Forensic Laboratories - CORRECT ANSWER - Usually sponsored by government
agencies.
Bartol and Bartol (1987) Definition of Forensic Psychology - CORRECT ANSWER -
Research that examines how human behavior relates to the legal system and the professional
practice of psychology relative to the criminal and civil justice systems.
Roesch (1999) Definition of Forensic Psychology - CORRECT ANSWER - Most
psychologists prefer the narrow definition that refers to clinical psychologists practicing within
the legal system
What are the 5 subspecialties forensic psych is divided into to? - CORRECT ANSWER -
1. Police and public safety
2. Legal psych
3. Psych of crime and delinquency
4. Victimology and victim services
5. correctional psychology
Psychiatrists - CORRECT ANSWER - medical doctors who specialize in prevention
diagnosis, and treatment of mental, addictive and emotional disorders. Can prescribe medication.
Psychologists - CORRECT ANSWER - No medical degree; more involved in research;
can prescribe certain medications like antidepressants in certain states.
, Forensic Psychiatrists - CORRECT ANSWER - Psychiatrists are more visible than
psychologists, in some areas, such as issues relating to insanity determination. Some judges
prefer the medical model approach to mental disorders.
Forensic Neuropsychologists - CORRECT ANSWER - Use expertise in brain research,
assessments, and law to consult in both criminal and civil matters.
Forensic Social Work - CORRECT ANSWER - Apply social work principles to laws and
legal systems.
counsel victims of crimes/families of victims and offenders; part of treatment team in many
correctional facilities.
Dissertation - CORRECT ANSWER - Substantial paper based on PhD candidate's original
research; should make a significant contribution to research literature.
PhD - CORRECT ANSWER - Strong emphasis on understanding and engaging in
scientific research.
PsyD - CORRECT ANSWER - Graduate degree designed primarily for students who wish
to become practitioners or clinicians rather than researchers.
APA Fellowship Program - CORRECT ANSWER - Provides assistance to minorities to
help with professional goal and serve diverse communities.
How many forensic psychology graduate programs are there across the globe? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 80
Joint Degree Training - CORRECT ANSWER - both a PhD and Juris Doctor degree in law
Questions and CORRECT Answers
forensic - CORRECT ANSWER - Scientific practices pertaining to civil or criminal law.
Forensic Psychology - CORRECT ANSWER - Production & Application of psychological
knowledge to the civil or criminal justice system
Forensic Anthropology - CORRECT ANSWER - identification of human remains for legal
purposes
Forensic Pathology - CORRECT ANSWER - Uses understanding of diseases and bodily
disorders to examine crime victims and establish cause(s) of death. Presents this evidence to the
court if requested.
Forensic Nurses - CORRECT ANSWER - Often work in hospital ER; have special
training in collecting evidence pertinent to a crime, such as sexual assault (ex. Pap smear)
Forensic Pharmacists - CORRECT ANSWER - Uses knowledge of body/drug interactions
to teach courses, workshops, consult lawyers, and testify in criminal and civil courts.
Forensic Entomology - CORRECT ANSWER - Study of insects to determine postmortem
interval, location of death, movement of body, manner of death, and movement/placement of
body.
Forensic Document Examination - CORRECT ANSWER - Analyzes different aspects of
documents such as font, signatures, and other elements of a document to establish authorship and
authenticity.
Forensic Document Examiner - CORRECT ANSWER - May examine writing on building
walls, recover engraved or obliterated writing on different types of surfaces, or determine brand
or model.
,Digital Investigative Analysis - CORRECT ANSWER - Training to seize, search, and
analyze electronic media from a variety of operating systems in execution of a search warrant or
subpoena; major goal is to recover data without modifying them.
Private Labs - CORRECT ANSWER - Mainly at universities, provide service to
government agencies.
Forensic Laboratories - CORRECT ANSWER - Usually sponsored by government
agencies.
Bartol and Bartol (1987) Definition of Forensic Psychology - CORRECT ANSWER -
Research that examines how human behavior relates to the legal system and the professional
practice of psychology relative to the criminal and civil justice systems.
Roesch (1999) Definition of Forensic Psychology - CORRECT ANSWER - Most
psychologists prefer the narrow definition that refers to clinical psychologists practicing within
the legal system
What are the 5 subspecialties forensic psych is divided into to? - CORRECT ANSWER -
1. Police and public safety
2. Legal psych
3. Psych of crime and delinquency
4. Victimology and victim services
5. correctional psychology
Psychiatrists - CORRECT ANSWER - medical doctors who specialize in prevention
diagnosis, and treatment of mental, addictive and emotional disorders. Can prescribe medication.
Psychologists - CORRECT ANSWER - No medical degree; more involved in research;
can prescribe certain medications like antidepressants in certain states.
, Forensic Psychiatrists - CORRECT ANSWER - Psychiatrists are more visible than
psychologists, in some areas, such as issues relating to insanity determination. Some judges
prefer the medical model approach to mental disorders.
Forensic Neuropsychologists - CORRECT ANSWER - Use expertise in brain research,
assessments, and law to consult in both criminal and civil matters.
Forensic Social Work - CORRECT ANSWER - Apply social work principles to laws and
legal systems.
counsel victims of crimes/families of victims and offenders; part of treatment team in many
correctional facilities.
Dissertation - CORRECT ANSWER - Substantial paper based on PhD candidate's original
research; should make a significant contribution to research literature.
PhD - CORRECT ANSWER - Strong emphasis on understanding and engaging in
scientific research.
PsyD - CORRECT ANSWER - Graduate degree designed primarily for students who wish
to become practitioners or clinicians rather than researchers.
APA Fellowship Program - CORRECT ANSWER - Provides assistance to minorities to
help with professional goal and serve diverse communities.
How many forensic psychology graduate programs are there across the globe? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 80
Joint Degree Training - CORRECT ANSWER - both a PhD and Juris Doctor degree in law
