Module 2: Exam 1: PSY 368: Forensic Psychology (2020 Spring - B)
Module 2: Exam 1
Due Mar 30 at 11:59pm Points 20 Questions 50
Available Mar 26 at 12am - May 8 at 11:59pm about 1 month
Time Limit 180 Minutes
Instructions
Exam 1 is 50 multiple-choice questions worth 20 points total and you will have 90 minutes to
complete it.
You will only be shown one question at a time on the exam.
You may use your notes and the textbook on the exam but you are not permitted to reference any
outside resources.
Attempt History
Attempt Time Score
LATEST Attempt 1 50 minutes 20 out of 20
Correct answers are hidden.
Score for this quiz: 20 out of 20
Submitted Mar 28 at 3pm
This attempt took 50 minutes.
Question 1 0..4 pts
A defendant.
is presumed to be competent unless otherwise
proven
has the burden of proving they are competent to stand
trial
must raise the issue of competency if there is any
question
is the only person that can raise the issue of competency to
plea
Good work
, Question 2 0..4 pts
A forensic psychologist was asked to perform an evaluation on Mr. Simpson’s
competency to stand trial. This is an example of a.
criminal case
civil case
scope of practice issue
tort
Good work
Question 3 0..4 pts
A psychologist that testifies in court about the mental state of a defendant at the time of
an alleged offense is acting as a/an
Trial consultant
Expert witness
Basic scientist
None of the above
Good work
Question 4 0..4 pts
All of the following are differences between a therapeutic assessment and a forensic
assessment, except
, consequences
goals and objectives
financial incentives
relationship of the parties
Good work
Question 5 0..4 pts
Although the Supreme Court did not further define “a reasonable period of time” in which
a defendant can be held as incompetent to stand trial, the term is often equated with
.
< 6 months
only enough time for another evaluation to be
completed
the discretion of the particular judge assigned to the
case
the amount time that would be served if convicted of the original
crime
Great Work
Question 6 0..4 pts
An incarcerated individual who is receiving psychological services aimed at rehabilitation
is likely working with a.
physician
correctional officer
Module 2: Exam 1
Due Mar 30 at 11:59pm Points 20 Questions 50
Available Mar 26 at 12am - May 8 at 11:59pm about 1 month
Time Limit 180 Minutes
Instructions
Exam 1 is 50 multiple-choice questions worth 20 points total and you will have 90 minutes to
complete it.
You will only be shown one question at a time on the exam.
You may use your notes and the textbook on the exam but you are not permitted to reference any
outside resources.
Attempt History
Attempt Time Score
LATEST Attempt 1 50 minutes 20 out of 20
Correct answers are hidden.
Score for this quiz: 20 out of 20
Submitted Mar 28 at 3pm
This attempt took 50 minutes.
Question 1 0..4 pts
A defendant.
is presumed to be competent unless otherwise
proven
has the burden of proving they are competent to stand
trial
must raise the issue of competency if there is any
question
is the only person that can raise the issue of competency to
plea
Good work
, Question 2 0..4 pts
A forensic psychologist was asked to perform an evaluation on Mr. Simpson’s
competency to stand trial. This is an example of a.
criminal case
civil case
scope of practice issue
tort
Good work
Question 3 0..4 pts
A psychologist that testifies in court about the mental state of a defendant at the time of
an alleged offense is acting as a/an
Trial consultant
Expert witness
Basic scientist
None of the above
Good work
Question 4 0..4 pts
All of the following are differences between a therapeutic assessment and a forensic
assessment, except
, consequences
goals and objectives
financial incentives
relationship of the parties
Good work
Question 5 0..4 pts
Although the Supreme Court did not further define “a reasonable period of time” in which
a defendant can be held as incompetent to stand trial, the term is often equated with
.
< 6 months
only enough time for another evaluation to be
completed
the discretion of the particular judge assigned to the
case
the amount time that would be served if convicted of the original
crime
Great Work
Question 6 0..4 pts
An incarcerated individual who is receiving psychological services aimed at rehabilitation
is likely working with a.
physician
correctional officer
