Test Bank for Introduction to Forensic
Psychology, Research and Application,
6th Edition By Curt Bartol. ISBN:
9781071815342.
There are a number of conflicting areas between psychology and the law. Which of the
following areas is associated with the legal perspective?
a. Empirical
b. Probabilistic
c. Conservatism
d. Experimentation - answer-c. Conservatism
All of the following are in keeping with the notion of therapeutic jurisprudence except that
a. The law can be seen to function as a kind of therapeutic agent
b. Legal rules and actors can produce anti-therapeutic consequences
c. Therapeutic concerns should be the only concern considered when devising new laws
d. The limits placed on or extended to psychotherapist-patient privilege can lead to better
therapy - answer-c. Therapeutic concerns should be the only concern considered when devising
new laws
Which one of the following would not be considered a forensic psychologist, according to the
definition of forensic psychology offered in the text?
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,a. A clinical psychologist who is the director of a sex offender treatment program
b. A cognitive psychologist testifying about the inaccuracy of eyewitness memory
c. A counseling psychologist who conducting a substance abuse evaluation of an individual who
has been convicted of DUI
d. A neuropsychologist who has performed a competency evaluation to determine whether an
offender suffers from brain damage - answer-b. A cognitive psychologist testifying about the
inaccuracy of eyewitness memory
Which of the following is a disadvantage of obtaining a joint-degree?
a. Admission to these programs is easier
b. Hardly anyone ever completes both degrees
c. You are not allowed to practice as an attorney if you have a PhD
d. You may limit your career options by attending a joint-degree program - answer-d. You may
limit your career options by attending a joint-degree program
Which court decision first recognized the admissibility of expert testimony by psychologists in
insanity cases?
a. Atkins v. Virginia
b. Jenkins v. United States
c. Daubert v. Merrell Dow
d. Tarasoff v. California Board of Regents - answer-b. Jenkins v. United States
Which of the following statements is true of joint-degree programs?
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,a. Obtaining a joint-degree will lead to greater annual salaries
b. Obtaining a law degree is necessary to become a forensic psychologist
c. Joint-degree programs attempt to integrate two different disciplines
d. Joint-degree programs are the best way to be trained as a forensic psychologist - answer-c.
Joint-degree programs attempt to integrate two different disciplines
Branson loves to collect dead bugs in his spare time. However, Lois is disgusted by his behavior
and is suing Branson on behalf of dead bugs everywhere. She believes they have suffered long
enough as they wait to be Branson's next victim. As a result of the lawsuit, Branson will
probably have to appear in ___________________.
a. civil court
b. juvenile court
c. criminal court
d. administrative court - answer-a. civil court
About ________ of forensic psychologists and psychiatrists have engaged in criminal profiling.
a. 10%
b. 25%
c. 70%
d. 90% - answer-a. 10%
The word forensic is derived from the Latin word describing _______________ in Ancient
Rome.
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, a. criminal profiling
b. the art of argument and debate
c. where individuals resolved disputes
d. the attempt by physicians to identify causes of death - answer-c. where individuals resolved
disputes
Which of the following is a difference between forensic psychologists and forensic psychiatrists?
a. Forensic psychologists prescribe medication
b. Forensic psychologists have more experience conducting psychological assessments
c. Forensic psychiatrists obtain a doctorate while forensic psychologists typically obtain a
masters degree
d. Forensic psychologists are trained to assist individuals with more mild mental illnesses and
forensic psychiatrists are trained to assist individuals with severe mental illnesses - answer-b.
Forensic psychologists have more experience conducting psychological assessments
Who is considered to be the first to engage in the clinical practice of forensic psychology?
a. Thomas Grisso
b. Michael Jenkins
c. Lightner Witmer
d. Hugo Munsterberg - answer-c. Lightner Witmer
______________ is a principle that suggests a person must have committed an unlawful act
willfully or purposely.
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Psychology, Research and Application,
6th Edition By Curt Bartol. ISBN:
9781071815342.
There are a number of conflicting areas between psychology and the law. Which of the
following areas is associated with the legal perspective?
a. Empirical
b. Probabilistic
c. Conservatism
d. Experimentation - answer-c. Conservatism
All of the following are in keeping with the notion of therapeutic jurisprudence except that
a. The law can be seen to function as a kind of therapeutic agent
b. Legal rules and actors can produce anti-therapeutic consequences
c. Therapeutic concerns should be the only concern considered when devising new laws
d. The limits placed on or extended to psychotherapist-patient privilege can lead to better
therapy - answer-c. Therapeutic concerns should be the only concern considered when devising
new laws
Which one of the following would not be considered a forensic psychologist, according to the
definition of forensic psychology offered in the text?
1
,a. A clinical psychologist who is the director of a sex offender treatment program
b. A cognitive psychologist testifying about the inaccuracy of eyewitness memory
c. A counseling psychologist who conducting a substance abuse evaluation of an individual who
has been convicted of DUI
d. A neuropsychologist who has performed a competency evaluation to determine whether an
offender suffers from brain damage - answer-b. A cognitive psychologist testifying about the
inaccuracy of eyewitness memory
Which of the following is a disadvantage of obtaining a joint-degree?
a. Admission to these programs is easier
b. Hardly anyone ever completes both degrees
c. You are not allowed to practice as an attorney if you have a PhD
d. You may limit your career options by attending a joint-degree program - answer-d. You may
limit your career options by attending a joint-degree program
Which court decision first recognized the admissibility of expert testimony by psychologists in
insanity cases?
a. Atkins v. Virginia
b. Jenkins v. United States
c. Daubert v. Merrell Dow
d. Tarasoff v. California Board of Regents - answer-b. Jenkins v. United States
Which of the following statements is true of joint-degree programs?
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,a. Obtaining a joint-degree will lead to greater annual salaries
b. Obtaining a law degree is necessary to become a forensic psychologist
c. Joint-degree programs attempt to integrate two different disciplines
d. Joint-degree programs are the best way to be trained as a forensic psychologist - answer-c.
Joint-degree programs attempt to integrate two different disciplines
Branson loves to collect dead bugs in his spare time. However, Lois is disgusted by his behavior
and is suing Branson on behalf of dead bugs everywhere. She believes they have suffered long
enough as they wait to be Branson's next victim. As a result of the lawsuit, Branson will
probably have to appear in ___________________.
a. civil court
b. juvenile court
c. criminal court
d. administrative court - answer-a. civil court
About ________ of forensic psychologists and psychiatrists have engaged in criminal profiling.
a. 10%
b. 25%
c. 70%
d. 90% - answer-a. 10%
The word forensic is derived from the Latin word describing _______________ in Ancient
Rome.
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, a. criminal profiling
b. the art of argument and debate
c. where individuals resolved disputes
d. the attempt by physicians to identify causes of death - answer-c. where individuals resolved
disputes
Which of the following is a difference between forensic psychologists and forensic psychiatrists?
a. Forensic psychologists prescribe medication
b. Forensic psychologists have more experience conducting psychological assessments
c. Forensic psychiatrists obtain a doctorate while forensic psychologists typically obtain a
masters degree
d. Forensic psychologists are trained to assist individuals with more mild mental illnesses and
forensic psychiatrists are trained to assist individuals with severe mental illnesses - answer-b.
Forensic psychologists have more experience conducting psychological assessments
Who is considered to be the first to engage in the clinical practice of forensic psychology?
a. Thomas Grisso
b. Michael Jenkins
c. Lightner Witmer
d. Hugo Munsterberg - answer-c. Lightner Witmer
______________ is a principle that suggests a person must have committed an unlawful act
willfully or purposely.
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