FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY: EXAM 1
The patterns of thinking and behavior associated with criminal offending are the focus of
________ and ________
a. forensic psychology and correctional psychology
b. neuropsychology and correctional psychology
c. forensic psychology and neuropsychology
d. cognitive psychology and behavioral psychology - Answers-a. forensic psychology
and correctional psychology
Leo has a firm belief that criminal activity is increasing in America, and he fears he will
be a victim of crime. How might Leo's smartphone be affecting his perception of crime?
a. Rapid dissemination of high-profile cases on social media devices may increase
public perception of the threat of crime.
b. The factual basis for information received on social media devices is paramount to
empirical evidence
c. Smartphones have a knack for delivering crime reports and similar data with
accuracy and relevancy.
d. Computerized crime reports are easily transmitted via smartphones. - Answers-a.
Rapid dissemination of high-profile cases on social media devices may increase public
perception of the threat of crime.
Theorists from the ________ school of criminology believed that law breaking occurred
when people freely chose to behave wrongly when faced with a choice between right
and wrong.
a. forensic
b. positivist
c. classical
d. moral - Answers-c. classical
The concept of proportionality in sentencing is similar to the concept ________.
a. guilty until proven innocent
b. innocent until proven guilty
c. the punishers should flog the criminal
d. the punishment should fit the crime - Answers-d. the punishment should fit the crime
Most theories of crime have focused on ________, which is reasonable, given 85% of
violent crimes are committed by them.
a. men
b. youth
c. women
,d. gangs - Answers-a. men
Typical activities forensic psychologists engage in - Answers-Forensic psychologists
provide services (e.g., assessment, treatment, presentation of research) explicitly for
the purposes of informing a legal decision.
examples:
child custody evaluation
competency restoration treatment
Official police statistics and victimizations studies both confirm that rates of serious
crime have been ________ in the United States.
a. steadily increasing
b. inconclusive
c. unwavering
d. steadily declining - Answers-d. steadily declining
Sociological theories of crime may be divided into ________ and ________
explanations. The former emphasizes dysfunctional social arrangements, while the
latter emphasizes cultural values.
a. subcultural; structural
b. differential; similar
c. specific; broad
d. structural; subcultural - Answers-d. structural; subcultural
Dr. Erickson is a ________ theorist who is conducting a study comparing identical twins
with fraternal twins. He is most likely researching the possibility that ________ factors
may play a role in developing criminal behavior.
a. biological; genetic
b. forensic; legal
c. sociological; cultural
d. psychological; cognitive - Answers-a. biological; genetic
Early conduct and academic problems are strongly related to later ________ abuse,
which research also shows is an intensifier of aggression.
a. substance
b. emotional
c. mental
d. physical - Answers-a. substance
Carl lives in an environment with many opportunities for him to commit a crime, with
fairly low chances of getting caught. He is considering robbing the liquor store at gun
, point and has weighed his odds. Carl determined his short-term payoff is worth more
than the risks and consequences of getting caught, so he decides to commit the crime
in mind. What factors are at play in this example?
a. Maintenance factors
b. Early indicators
c. Developmental processes
d. Antecedent conditions - Answers-a. Maintenance factors
Forensic Psychology - Answers-A subfield of psychology in which basic and applied
psychological science or scientifically-oriented professional practice is applied to the law
to help resolve legal, contractual, or administrative matters
forensic psychologist - Answers-Forensic psychologists" are psychologists who help
courts make decisions about people when some question related to psychology is
involved
Pre-adjudication - Answers-The state in which a defendant has not yet pleaded guilty or
been found guilty by a judge or jury. Said defendant is either in a pretrial stage or has
been offered deferred adjudication.
(before the legal decision is made)
Criminal Law - Answers-Criminal Law: Cases involving a violation of local, state, or
federal laws (Public Law)
Mens Rea (guilty mind) - Answers-The state of mind that accompanies a criminal act
(question of insanity)
Examples of forensic practice in criminal law? - Answers-•Risk Assessment at the time
of sentencing
•Insanity and criminal responsibility
•Competency to stand trial
•Treatment of sexual offenders
•Juvenile transfer to adult cour
Civil Law - Answers-Civil Law: Cases involving one party attempting to seek payment or
resolution of damages caused by another party. (individual)
Torts - Answers-a wrongful act that causes harm to an individual
Examples of forensic practice in civil law? - Answers-•Child custody
•Civil commitment
•Personal injury
•Worker's compensation
The patterns of thinking and behavior associated with criminal offending are the focus of
________ and ________
a. forensic psychology and correctional psychology
b. neuropsychology and correctional psychology
c. forensic psychology and neuropsychology
d. cognitive psychology and behavioral psychology - Answers-a. forensic psychology
and correctional psychology
Leo has a firm belief that criminal activity is increasing in America, and he fears he will
be a victim of crime. How might Leo's smartphone be affecting his perception of crime?
a. Rapid dissemination of high-profile cases on social media devices may increase
public perception of the threat of crime.
b. The factual basis for information received on social media devices is paramount to
empirical evidence
c. Smartphones have a knack for delivering crime reports and similar data with
accuracy and relevancy.
d. Computerized crime reports are easily transmitted via smartphones. - Answers-a.
Rapid dissemination of high-profile cases on social media devices may increase public
perception of the threat of crime.
Theorists from the ________ school of criminology believed that law breaking occurred
when people freely chose to behave wrongly when faced with a choice between right
and wrong.
a. forensic
b. positivist
c. classical
d. moral - Answers-c. classical
The concept of proportionality in sentencing is similar to the concept ________.
a. guilty until proven innocent
b. innocent until proven guilty
c. the punishers should flog the criminal
d. the punishment should fit the crime - Answers-d. the punishment should fit the crime
Most theories of crime have focused on ________, which is reasonable, given 85% of
violent crimes are committed by them.
a. men
b. youth
c. women
,d. gangs - Answers-a. men
Typical activities forensic psychologists engage in - Answers-Forensic psychologists
provide services (e.g., assessment, treatment, presentation of research) explicitly for
the purposes of informing a legal decision.
examples:
child custody evaluation
competency restoration treatment
Official police statistics and victimizations studies both confirm that rates of serious
crime have been ________ in the United States.
a. steadily increasing
b. inconclusive
c. unwavering
d. steadily declining - Answers-d. steadily declining
Sociological theories of crime may be divided into ________ and ________
explanations. The former emphasizes dysfunctional social arrangements, while the
latter emphasizes cultural values.
a. subcultural; structural
b. differential; similar
c. specific; broad
d. structural; subcultural - Answers-d. structural; subcultural
Dr. Erickson is a ________ theorist who is conducting a study comparing identical twins
with fraternal twins. He is most likely researching the possibility that ________ factors
may play a role in developing criminal behavior.
a. biological; genetic
b. forensic; legal
c. sociological; cultural
d. psychological; cognitive - Answers-a. biological; genetic
Early conduct and academic problems are strongly related to later ________ abuse,
which research also shows is an intensifier of aggression.
a. substance
b. emotional
c. mental
d. physical - Answers-a. substance
Carl lives in an environment with many opportunities for him to commit a crime, with
fairly low chances of getting caught. He is considering robbing the liquor store at gun
, point and has weighed his odds. Carl determined his short-term payoff is worth more
than the risks and consequences of getting caught, so he decides to commit the crime
in mind. What factors are at play in this example?
a. Maintenance factors
b. Early indicators
c. Developmental processes
d. Antecedent conditions - Answers-a. Maintenance factors
Forensic Psychology - Answers-A subfield of psychology in which basic and applied
psychological science or scientifically-oriented professional practice is applied to the law
to help resolve legal, contractual, or administrative matters
forensic psychologist - Answers-Forensic psychologists" are psychologists who help
courts make decisions about people when some question related to psychology is
involved
Pre-adjudication - Answers-The state in which a defendant has not yet pleaded guilty or
been found guilty by a judge or jury. Said defendant is either in a pretrial stage or has
been offered deferred adjudication.
(before the legal decision is made)
Criminal Law - Answers-Criminal Law: Cases involving a violation of local, state, or
federal laws (Public Law)
Mens Rea (guilty mind) - Answers-The state of mind that accompanies a criminal act
(question of insanity)
Examples of forensic practice in criminal law? - Answers-•Risk Assessment at the time
of sentencing
•Insanity and criminal responsibility
•Competency to stand trial
•Treatment of sexual offenders
•Juvenile transfer to adult cour
Civil Law - Answers-Civil Law: Cases involving one party attempting to seek payment or
resolution of damages caused by another party. (individual)
Torts - Answers-a wrongful act that causes harm to an individual
Examples of forensic practice in civil law? - Answers-•Child custody
•Civil commitment
•Personal injury
•Worker's compensation
