Question 1

George is a sixty year old male who has been a psychotherapy patient of Dr. Wood for two years. Which of the following scenarios would likely cause Dr. Wood to break client/patient confidentiality?

Accepted Answer

A)   George states he obsessively thinks about having sex with his sister-in-law.
B)   George threatens to kill his ex-wife's boyfriend.
C)   George reports that he has a history of sleeping with prostitutes.
D)   George acknowledges that he was institutionalized at age twenty for severe depression.

Question 2

Which 1996 case recognized the importance of the psychotherapist-patient confidentiality?

Accepted Answer

A)   Jaffe v. Redmond
B)   Frye v. U.S.
C)   Jenkins v. U.S.
D)   Bowers v. Hardwick

Question 3

A not-guilty plea sets the trial process in motion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What is the role of an expert witness?

Accepted Answer

A)   To help the judge or jury make decisions that are beyond knowledge of the typical layperson.
B)   To explain the myriad psychological effects of highly traumatic events.
C)   To provide testimony on the ultimate issue.
D)   To advocate for the rights of a falsely-accused defendant.

Question 5

Which choice best explains the intention of the dual-court system?

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A)   To limit power of the federal courts and enhance power of smaller courts
B)   To address criminal cases and complex civil cases
C)   To simplify the federal court system
D)   To recognize the unity of the nation and the sovereignty of individual states

Question 6

What is the distinction between civil and criminal courts?

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A)   The type of case being heard
B)   The experience level of the presiding judge
C)   The stages of the judicial process
D)   The size of the court's geographical jurisdiction

Question 7

Which factor, associated with antisocial behavior, is an acute dynamic risk factor?

Accepted Answer

A)   Parental criminality
B)   Association with deviant peers
C)   Anger
D)   Education

Question 8

Most cases that reach the courts are __________ rather than __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   criminal; civil
B)   appellate; geographical
C)   civil; criminal
D)   geographical; appellate

Question 9

Which statement is a significant finding from Kovera et al.'s study of judges and attorneys?

Accepted Answer

A)   Both judges and attorneys were able to differentiate between valid and flawed research.
B)   Judges were more apt to understood sample sizes and attorneys understood control groups.
C)   Attorneys were more familiar with the scientific method than were the judges.
D)   Judges admitted flawed research at the same rates as they admitted valid testimony.

Question 10

According to research by Heilbrun et al. (2002) , all of the following are concerns with actuarial instruments except they

Accepted Answer

A)   may include legally unacceptable risk factors.
B)   often have a restricted definition of violence.
C)   focus on a small number of factors.
D)   are too generalizable to other contexts.

Question 11

Research suggests that jurors prefer testimony based on __________data.

Accepted Answer

A)   actuarial
B)   clinical
C)   antecedent
D)   statistical

Question 12

Which of the following is a primary difference between a lay witness and an expert witness?

Accepted Answer

A)   A lay witness testifies under oath whereas an expert witness does not.
B)   A lay witness can be videotaped whereas an expert witness cannot.
C)   An expert witness can offer an opinion whereas a lay witness cannot.
D)   An expert witness must answer the ultimate issue question whereas a lay witness does not.

Question 13

Which statement most accurately summarizes research findings on eyewitness testimony?

Accepted Answer

A)   The more certain a witness is, the more accurate the information.
B)   Eyewitness testimony is often fabricated.
C)   Eyewitness testimony is often inaccurate.
D)   The less detailed the testimony, the more accurate the information.

Question 14

Explain reasons a therapist may be critical of the Tarasoff requirement.

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Question 15

A lawyer who strikes a potential juror due to a gut feeling that the person will not be sympathetic to a client is utilizing a(n) __________ challenge.

Accepted Answer

A)   honorary challenge
B)   action of retrospection
C)   challenge for cause
D)   peremptory challenge

Question 16

The term bench trial is synonymous with the term

Accepted Answer

A)   criminal trial.
B)   trial by jury.
C)   preemptory challenge.
D)   court trial.

Question 17

In which situation would an expert witness testimony be most influential?

Accepted Answer

A)   A pretrial hearing involving competency to stand trial
B)   A jury trial involving child custody
C)   A jury trial involving the effects of pornography on adolescents
D)   A bench trial involving credibility of an eyewitness

Question 18

What is the American Psychological Association's stance on ultimate issue testimony?

Accepted Answer

A)   The APA states that psychologists should only provide ultimate issue testimony when requested by the court.
B)   The APA states that psychologists should only provide ultimate issue testimony on cases involving the welfare of a minor child.
C)   The APA discourages psychologists from providing ultimate issue testimony.
D)   The APA has not taken a stance on the matter of ultimate issue testimony.

Question 19

A well-trained psychologist can accurately predict whether or not an individual will be dangerous in all situations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which forensic psychology practice has increased as a direct result of concerns about workplace and school violence?

Accepted Answer

A)   Ultimate issue testimony
B)   Trial consulting
C)   Jury selection
D)   Risk assessment

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Which statement most accurately summarizes research findings on eyewitness testimony?

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Which choice best explains the intention of the dual-court system?

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Explain reasons a therapist may be critical of the Tarasoff requirement.

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A lawyer who strikes a potential juror due to a gut feeling that the person will not be sympathetic to a client is utilizing a(n) __________ challenge.

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George is a sixty year old male who has been a psychotherapy patient of Dr. Wood for two years. Which of the following scenarios would likely cause Dr. Wood to break client/patient confidentiality?

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What is the American Psychological Association's stance on ultimate issue testimony?

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Which forensic psychology practice has increased as a direct result of concerns about workplace and school violence?

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Research suggests that jurors prefer testimony based on __________data.

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The term bench trial is synonymous with the term

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Which 1996 case recognized the importance of the psychotherapist-patient confidentiality?

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A not-guilty plea sets the trial process in motion.

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According to research by Heilbrun et al. (2002) , all of the following are concerns with actuarial instruments except they

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Which of the following is a primary difference between a lay witness and an expert witness?

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Which factor, associated with antisocial behavior, is an acute dynamic risk factor?

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Which statement is a significant finding from Kovera et al.'s study of judges and attorneys?

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In which situation would an expert witness testimony be most influential?

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Most cases that reach the courts are __________ rather than __________.

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