Question 1

Which of the following statements about Hugo Munsterberg is NOT true?

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A)  He wrote On the Witness Stand.
B)  He demonstrated how psychological science could be applied in the legal arena.
C)  He mentored the man who presented testimony in a case that created the first standard for expert testimony.
D)  He practiced family law before developing an interest in forensic psychology.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D) D

Question 2

A clinical psychologist conducting an NGRI evaluation is most interested in determining

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A)  the mental status of the defendant at the time the crime was committed.
B)  the likelihood that the defendant will behave dangerously in the future.
C)  the current mental status of the defendant.
D)  the fitness of the defendant to stand trial.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 3

Fitness-for-duty evaluations are most typically conducted by clinical psychologists

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A)  on applicants to the police force who are seriously being considered for employment.
B)  on current police officers who have experienced a traumatic incident or who are struggling with a psychological disorder.
C)  on current police officers who are being considered for promotion to a higher rank.
D)  on current police officers whose weight has significantly increased in recent months.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

In child custody evaluations,the primary role of the _____ is to make sure that the rights of the child are protected.

Accepted Answer

A)  forensic psychologist
B)  guardian ad litem
C)  voir dire
D)  none of the aboveE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

According to experts in forensic psychology,_____ tend to be endorsed most strongly for use in forensic evaluations.

Accepted Answer

A)  Wechsler intelligence tests
B)  projective personality tests
C)  the TAT and RAT
D)  objective personality testsE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 6

Generally,how do the goals of clinical psychologists in forensic settings tend to differ from the goals of clinical psychologists in more traditional (e.g. ,therapy and assessment)settings?

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In forensic settings,the goal is not necessarily to help the client,but to help the legal system.Forensic settings require a more detached,neutral,objective stance rather than the supportive,empathic approach more typical in other settings.Additionally,the trust that is common to traditional settings for clinical psychologists is necessarily lacking in forensic work.

Question 7

______ psychologists can be involved in forensic psychology.

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A)  Clinical
B)  Clinical and cognitive
C)  Clinical,cognitive,and social
D)  All specializations except clinicalE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 8

What is the difference between the Frye standards and the Daubert standards regarding the admissibility of expert testimony?

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Frye standards (generally applicable unt...

Question 9

What is the current standard for the admissibility of expert testimony as evidence in the United States?

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The answer of What is the current standard for the...

Question 10

_____,an issue that can arise in forensic psychology,occurs when the person being evaluated exaggerates or "fakes" symptoms in order to achieve some external benefit.

Accepted Answer

A)  Confabulation
B)  Blindsiding
C)  Malingering
D)  EchopraxiaE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 11

The prediction of dangerousness is particularly difficult because it happens so infrequently,a phenomenon known as the _____ problem.

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The answer of The prediction of dangerousness is particularly difficult...

Question 12

In forensic psychology,a method of predicting dangerousness that involves a statistical prediction based on objective variables,with little to no subjective data,is the _____ prediction method.

Accepted Answer

A)  clinical
B)  historical
C)  actuarial
D)  individualE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 13

The legal case Dusky v.United States (1960) set the standard used throughout most of the United States regarding _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  competency to stand trial
B)  NGRI evaluations
C)  the prediction of dangerousness
D)  child custody evaluation practicesE) All of the above
F) None of the above A

Question 14

Currently,legal standards for NGRI vary from state to state,but they all require that _____ is present and operating at the time of the offense.

Accepted Answer

A)  schizophrenia
B)  a mental disease or defect
C)  intellectual disability
D)  intoxication with alcohol or another substanceE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 15

Clinical psychologists typically focus on four basic therapy tasks when providing treatment to forensic clients.Which of the following is NOT one of these four tasks?

Accepted Answer

A)  Crisis management
B)  Outpatient psychotherapy
C)  Interoceptive coping
D)  Targeted programsE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 16

Forensic psychologists may conduct _____ evaluations with police personnel following an extremely stressful experience by an officer,such as being shot.

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The answer of Forensic psychologists may conduct _____ evaluations with...

Question 17

The application of psychological methods and principles within the legal system is known as _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The application of psychological methods and principles...

Question 18

Which of the following statements is NOT true? Forensic psychology training opportunities include

Accepted Answer

A)  elective forensic courses in doctoral programs.
B)  specialized forensic tracks in doctoral programs.
C)  joint degree programs in law (J
D)  and psychology (PhD or Psy
D)  .
D)  predoctoral,but not postdoctoral,internships that feature forensic training.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

The not guilty by reason of insanity (NGRI) defense

Accepted Answer

A)  is used frequently.
B)  is successful in a majority of the instances in which it is used.
C)  results in the defendant being released if the defense is successful.
D)  was successfully used by John Hinckley following his attempted assassination of President Ronald Reagan.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

Hugo Munsterberg is most closely associated with the field of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  health psychology
B)  pediatric psychology
C)  forensic psychology
D)  humanistic psychotherapyE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Exam 19: Forensic Psychology

Which of the following statements about Hugo Munsterberg is NOT true?

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A clinical psychologist conducting an NGRI evaluation is most interested in determining

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Fitness-for-duty evaluations are most typically conducted by clinical psychologists

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In child custody evaluations,the primary role of the _____ is to make sure that the rights of the child are protected.

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According to experts in forensic psychology,_____ tend to be endorsed most strongly for use in forensic evaluations.

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Generally,how do the goals of clinical psychologists in forensic settings tend to differ from the goals of clinical psychologists in more traditional (e.g. ,therapy and assessment)settings?

______ psychologists can be involved in forensic psychology.

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What is the difference between the Frye standards and the Daubert standards regarding the admissibility of expert testimony?

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What is the current standard for the admissibility of expert testimony as evidence in the United States?

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_____,an issue that can arise in forensic psychology,occurs when the person being evaluated exaggerates or "fakes" symptoms in order to achieve some external benefit.

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The prediction of dangerousness is particularly difficult because it happens so infrequently,a phenomenon known as the _____ problem.

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In forensic psychology,a method of predicting dangerousness that involves a statistical prediction based on objective variables,with little to no subjective data,is the _____ prediction method.

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The legal case Dusky v.United States (1960) set the standard used throughout most of the United States regarding _____.

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Clinical psychologists typically focus on four basic therapy tasks when providing treatment to forensic clients.Which of the following is NOT one of these four tasks?

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Forensic psychologists may conduct _____ evaluations with police personnel following an extremely stressful experience by an officer,such as being shot.

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The application of psychological methods and principles within the legal system is known as _____.

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Which of the following statements is NOT true? Forensic psychology training opportunities include

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The not guilty by reason of insanity (NGRI) defense

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Hugo Munsterberg is most closely associated with the field of _____.

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Which of the following statements about Hugo Munsterberg is NOT true?

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Generally,how do the goals of clinical psychologists in forensic settings tend to differ from the goals of clinical psychologists in more traditional (e.g. ,therapy and assessment)settings?

______ psychologists can be involved in forensic psychology.

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What is the current standard for the admissibility of expert testimony as evidence in the United States?

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The prediction of dangerousness is particularly difficult because it happens so infrequently,a phenomenon known as the _____ problem.

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Clinical psychologists typically focus on four basic therapy tasks when providing treatment to forensic clients.Which of the following is NOT one of these four tasks?

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Forensic psychologists may conduct _____ evaluations with police personnel following an extremely stressful experience by an officer,such as being shot.

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The application of psychological methods and principles within the legal system is known as _____.

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Which of the following statements is NOT true? Forensic psychology training opportunities include

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The not guilty by reason of insanity (NGRI) defense

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