Question : 21.The issue in the case of Jenkins v. United States : 1256145

 

21.The issue in the case of Jenkins v. United States (1962) that is of most interest to forensic psychologists is?

a.the right for a defendant to plead not guilty by reason of insanity

b.the duty to inform a third party of potential risks

c.the duty to report suspected cases of child abuse

d.the admissibility of expert testimony from psychologists on mental disorders

e.the use of psychology in civil trials

22.Which of the following indicators demonstrates that forensic psychology has established itself as a field?

a.the development of professional associations that represent the interests of forensic psychologists

b.a consensus on the definition of forensic psychology

c.the fact that forensic psychologists now regularly take on the role of legal scholar

d.the fact that criteria for admitting expert testimony from forensic psychologists have become more lenient

e.widespread prescription privileges for forensic psychologists

23.What is the main difference between an expert witness and other witnesses in court?

a.Expert witnesses are not cross-examined.

b.Expert witnesses can only testify about what they directly observed.

c.Expert witnesses are able to offer their opinion to the court.

d.Expert witnesses are only available for the prosecution.

e.Expert witnesses do not have to meet any criteria before they are allowed to testify.

24.What would be considered the most ethical behaviour for a psychologist who is hired as an expert witness?

a.provide testimony consistent with the party that hired you

b.ensure that both the defence and the prosecution have an expert witness

c.provide testimony relevant to the case as you understand it

d.discuss your testimony with both the defence team and the prosecution team

e.provide only a written report rather than testify in person

25.Hess (1987, 1999) describes seven dimensions along which law and psychology differ. Which of the following statements is false?

a.Psychology is nomothetic and law is idiographic.

b.Psychology is prescriptive and law is descriptive.

c.Psychological knowledge is gained through research and legal knowledge is gained through precedent.

d.A psychologist’s behaviour is severely limited within the court while the behaviour of a lawyer is less restricted.

e.Psychology believes in the quest for objective truths whereas the law defines truth subjectively.

26.According to Hess (1987, 1999), which of the following accurately represents a dimension along which law and psychology can be contrasted?

a.Law is idiographic while psychology is nomothetic.

b.Law is descriptive while psychology is prescriptive.

c.Law is proactive while psychology is reactive.

d.Law is academic while psychology is operational.

e.Law defines truth objectively while psychology defines truth subjectively.

27.Which of the following was not identified by Hess (1987, 1999) as a dimension along which law and psychology differ?

a.latitude

b.principles

c.criteria

d.purpose

e.epistemology

28.The “general acceptance test” relates to:

a.eyewitness recall

b.child witnesses

c.aggression and segregation in schools

d.suggestive questioning techniques

e.the admissibility of expert testimony

29.Which of the following is not specified by the Daubert criteria, which are used to determine the validity of scientific evidence?

a.the research adheres to professional standards

b.the research is falsifiable

c.the research has been peer reviewed

d.the research has a recognized rate of error

e.the research has been conducted in real-world (i.e., non-lab) settings

30.Why is the case of R. v. Mohan (1994) so important to forensic psychologists?

a.It stressed the duty to protect a third party.

b.It dealt with the admissibility of expert evidence.

c.It established guidelines for reporting child abuse.

d.It highlighted the importance of client confidentiality.

e.It dealt with the issue of racial segregation.

31.According to R. v. Mohan (1994), which is not a consideration when determining the admissibility of expert testimony?

a.The expert must be qualified.

b.The testimony must provide information that goes beyond the jurors’ common understanding.

c.The evidence provided must be necessary for assisting the trier of fact.

d.The testimony must have been allowed into evidence by a higher court.

e.The evidence must not violate any rules of exclusion.

32.What is the significance of the case of R. v. McIntosh and McCarthy (1997)?

a.It dealt with racial segregation.

b.It raises potential problems with the Mohan criteria.

c.It dealt with issues associated with the insanity defence.

d.It highlighted the importance of voluntary (i.e., non-coercive) confessions.

e.It established guidelines for cross-examination.

 

 

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