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Introduction to Forensic Psychology Research and Application Seventh Edition Curt R. Bartol ,
Anne M. Bartol
Chapters 1-13
Chapter 1
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
LO 1-1. Define forensic psychology and trace its historical development
LO 1-2. Review career areas in the forensic sciences
LO 1-3. Distinguish forensic psychology from other forensic sciences
LO 1-4. Identify and describe major subareas of forensic psychology
LO 1-5. Review the educational, training, and certification requirements to become a forensic
psychologist
LO 1-6. Provide illustrations of roles and tasks performed by forensic psychologists
QUESTIONS
1. Which term is synonymous with forensic data recovery?
*a. Computer evidence recovery
b. Ink data discovery
c. Forensic document questioning
d. Handwriting analysis
Learning objective number: LO 1-2
Cognitive domain: Comprehension
Answer location: The Forensic Sciences
Question type: MC
2. Mark Smith is a PhD who studies the feeding patterns of insects. His findings are often used to
determine 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.
Learning objective number: LO 1-2
Cognitive domain: Application
Answer location: The Forensic Sciences
Question type: MC
3. What do forensic psychology, forensic linguistics, and forensic archaeology all have in
common?
*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
Learning objective number: LO 1-2
Cognitive domain: Analytical
Answer location: The Forensic Sciences
Question type: MC
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.
Learning objective number: LO 1-4
Cognitive domain: Application
Answer location: Forensic Psychology Today
Question type: MC
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
Learning objective number: LO 1-1
Cognitive domain: Analytical
Answer location: Forensic Psychology: An Overview
Question type: MC
6. The text adopts a __________definition of forensic psychology.
*a. broad
b. practical
c. clinical
d. academic
Learning objective number: LO 1-1
Cognitive domain: Knowledge
Answer location: Forensic Psychology: An Overview
Question type: MC
7. Which of the following specialties is one of the five major areas in forensic psychology?
a. Positive psychology
b. Social psychology
*c. Legal psychology
d. Pathological psychology
Learning objective number: LO 1-4
Cognitive domain: Knowledge
Answer location: Research and Practice Careers in Forensic Psychology
Question type: MC
,8. Although juvenile crime as a whole has gone down in recent years, incidents of
__________have increased.
a. adult violent crime
*b. school shootings
c. violent bullying
d. youth homicides
Learning objective number: LO 1-6
Cognitive domain: Comprehension
Answer location: Forensic School Psychology
Question type: MC
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
sub-discipline of psychology when applying the scientific, technical, or specialized knowledge of
psychology to the law to assist in addressing legal, contractual, and administrative matters.
Learning objective number: LO 1-1
Cognitive domain: Analytical
Answer location: Forensic Psychology: An Overview
Question type: MC
10. Which statement supports the idea that courts often learn 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.
Learning objective number: LO 1-1
Cognitive domain: Analytical
Answer location: Forensic Psychology, Forensic Psychiatry, and Forensic Social Work
Question type: MC
11. A forensic psychologist who specializes in victimology would most likely perform which of
the following tasks?
a. Train police officers on how to deal with mentally ill citizens
b. Testify at a trial in which the defendant has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity
c. Conduct research on the development of psychopathy
*d. Assess, support, and counsel those who provide death notification services
, Learning objective number: LO 1-6
Cognitive domain: Comprehension
Answer location: Forensic Psychology Today
Question type: MC
12. The largest worldwide association of psychologists is the
*a. American Psychological Association.
b. International Association of Forensic Psychologists.
c. International Society of Clinical Psychologists.
d. American Board of Professional Psychologists.
Learning objective number: LO 1-5
Cognitive domain: Knowledge
Answer location: Careers in Psychology
Question type: MC
13. Which statement most accurately summarizes a difference between forensic psychologists
and forensic psychiatrists?
a. Psychologists can legally prescribe medication in all fifty states, whereas psychiatrists can
only prescribe medication in the military.
b. Psychologists focus on research, whereas psychiatrists focus on application.
*c. Psychiatrists hold a medical degree, whereas most psychologists do not.
d. Psychologists work primarily in institutional settings, whereas psychiatrists do not.
Learning objective number: LO 1-3
Cognitive domain: Analytical
Answer location: Forensic Psychology, Forensic Psychiatry, and Forensic Social Work
Question type: MC
14. Where would a forensic psychologist find the principles and standards for ethical practices?
*a. The APA‘s Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct
b. Black‘s Law Dictionary
c. The Journal of Forensic Psychology
d. Clinician‘s Handbook of Psychological Behavior
Learning objective number: LO 1-5
Cognitive domain: Comprehension
Answer location: Ethical Issues
Question type: MC
15. The majority of new psychology doctorates are employed in __________ settings.
a. government
b. business
c. private practice
*d. human service
Learning objective number: LO 1-5
Cognitive domain: Knowledge
Answer location: Graduate Training: Doctoral Level
Question type: MC
Introduction to Forensic Psychology Research and Application Seventh Edition Curt R. Bartol ,
Anne M. Bartol
Chapters 1-13
Chapter 1
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
LO 1-1. Define forensic psychology and trace its historical development
LO 1-2. Review career areas in the forensic sciences
LO 1-3. Distinguish forensic psychology from other forensic sciences
LO 1-4. Identify and describe major subareas of forensic psychology
LO 1-5. Review the educational, training, and certification requirements to become a forensic
psychologist
LO 1-6. Provide illustrations of roles and tasks performed by forensic psychologists
QUESTIONS
1. Which term is synonymous with forensic data recovery?
*a. Computer evidence recovery
b. Ink data discovery
c. Forensic document questioning
d. Handwriting analysis
Learning objective number: LO 1-2
Cognitive domain: Comprehension
Answer location: The Forensic Sciences
Question type: MC
2. Mark Smith is a PhD who studies the feeding patterns of insects. His findings are often used to
determine 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.
Learning objective number: LO 1-2
Cognitive domain: Application
Answer location: The Forensic Sciences
Question type: MC
3. What do forensic psychology, forensic linguistics, and forensic archaeology all have in
common?
*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
Learning objective number: LO 1-2
Cognitive domain: Analytical
Answer location: The Forensic Sciences
Question type: MC
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.
Learning objective number: LO 1-4
Cognitive domain: Application
Answer location: Forensic Psychology Today
Question type: MC
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
Learning objective number: LO 1-1
Cognitive domain: Analytical
Answer location: Forensic Psychology: An Overview
Question type: MC
6. The text adopts a __________definition of forensic psychology.
*a. broad
b. practical
c. clinical
d. academic
Learning objective number: LO 1-1
Cognitive domain: Knowledge
Answer location: Forensic Psychology: An Overview
Question type: MC
7. Which of the following specialties is one of the five major areas in forensic psychology?
a. Positive psychology
b. Social psychology
*c. Legal psychology
d. Pathological psychology
Learning objective number: LO 1-4
Cognitive domain: Knowledge
Answer location: Research and Practice Careers in Forensic Psychology
Question type: MC
,8. Although juvenile crime as a whole has gone down in recent years, incidents of
__________have increased.
a. adult violent crime
*b. school shootings
c. violent bullying
d. youth homicides
Learning objective number: LO 1-6
Cognitive domain: Comprehension
Answer location: Forensic School Psychology
Question type: MC
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
sub-discipline of psychology when applying the scientific, technical, or specialized knowledge of
psychology to the law to assist in addressing legal, contractual, and administrative matters.
Learning objective number: LO 1-1
Cognitive domain: Analytical
Answer location: Forensic Psychology: An Overview
Question type: MC
10. Which statement supports the idea that courts often learn 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.
Learning objective number: LO 1-1
Cognitive domain: Analytical
Answer location: Forensic Psychology, Forensic Psychiatry, and Forensic Social Work
Question type: MC
11. A forensic psychologist who specializes in victimology would most likely perform which of
the following tasks?
a. Train police officers on how to deal with mentally ill citizens
b. Testify at a trial in which the defendant has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity
c. Conduct research on the development of psychopathy
*d. Assess, support, and counsel those who provide death notification services
, Learning objective number: LO 1-6
Cognitive domain: Comprehension
Answer location: Forensic Psychology Today
Question type: MC
12. The largest worldwide association of psychologists is the
*a. American Psychological Association.
b. International Association of Forensic Psychologists.
c. International Society of Clinical Psychologists.
d. American Board of Professional Psychologists.
Learning objective number: LO 1-5
Cognitive domain: Knowledge
Answer location: Careers in Psychology
Question type: MC
13. Which statement most accurately summarizes a difference between forensic psychologists
and forensic psychiatrists?
a. Psychologists can legally prescribe medication in all fifty states, whereas psychiatrists can
only prescribe medication in the military.
b. Psychologists focus on research, whereas psychiatrists focus on application.
*c. Psychiatrists hold a medical degree, whereas most psychologists do not.
d. Psychologists work primarily in institutional settings, whereas psychiatrists do not.
Learning objective number: LO 1-3
Cognitive domain: Analytical
Answer location: Forensic Psychology, Forensic Psychiatry, and Forensic Social Work
Question type: MC
14. Where would a forensic psychologist find the principles and standards for ethical practices?
*a. The APA‘s Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct
b. Black‘s Law Dictionary
c. The Journal of Forensic Psychology
d. Clinician‘s Handbook of Psychological Behavior
Learning objective number: LO 1-5
Cognitive domain: Comprehension
Answer location: Ethical Issues
Question type: MC
15. The majority of new psychology doctorates are employed in __________ settings.
a. government
b. business
c. private practice
*d. human service
Learning objective number: LO 1-5
Cognitive domain: Knowledge
Answer location: Graduate Training: Doctoral Level
Question type: MC
