Question 1

Which of the following statements is correct about forensic psychology?

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A)   There is no consensus about how it should be defined.
B)   It is a clinical specialization in psychology.
C)   It is a research specialization in psychology.
D)   There are no guidelines for the profession.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Choose two of the forensic psychology subspecialties and discuss their similarities and differences. Include at least two tasks performed by each specialty.

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Question 3

Which type of training can be offered at either the undergraduate and graduate level and provides students real-world exposure to the field?

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A)   Diplomate
B)   Dissertation
C)   Licensure
D)   InternshipE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

The Food and Drug Administration's forensic lab was instrumental in investigating the 1982 product tampering case involving

Accepted Answer

A)   the Unabomber.
B)   cyanide laced Tylenol capsules.
C)   the Hillside Strangler.
D)   a security breech at Target stores.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 5

What is the common link between the broad and narrow definitions of forensic psychology?

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A)   The inclusion of clinicians
B)   The legal system
C)   Violent crime analysis
D)   Empirical assessment practicesE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 6

Forensic psychology was first recognized as a specialty in 2008.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Choose one of the forensic sciences (other than psychology) discussed in the chapter. Provide a detailed description of the field, including why this profession is considered "forensic."

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One of the forensic sciences discussed i...

Question 8

The five subspecialties of forensic psychology that are illustrated in the text are research focused.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A psychologist who consults with school staff in order to identify potentially troubled and dangerous youth is likely practicing the forensic psychology subspecialty of __________ psychology.

Accepted Answer

A)   legal.
B)   forensic school
C)   victim's witness
D)   correctionalE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 10

Which of the following is the most recently recognized applied branch of psychology?

Accepted Answer

A)   Clinical
B)   Counseling
C)   Industrial/organizational
D)   Police and public safetyE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 11

Psychologists began to testify in courts in increasing numbers during the 1940s and 1950s.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Discuss how the American Psychological Association responded to the need to provide services to a diverse client population.

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The American Psychological Association (...

Question 13

The term forensic refers to anything pertaining or potentially pertaining to law, both civil and criminal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which ethical issue would a psychologist be least likely to address?

Accepted Answer

A)   Answering the ultimate issue in a child custody evaluation
B)   Determining the correct medication dosage for a psychotic prisoner  
C)   Conducting a risk assessment for a death penalty case
D)   Participating in a military interrogation E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 15

This text focuses on the various fields of forensic science.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

According to the text, one must obtain a forensic psychology degree in order to be a competent forensic psychologist.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The largest worldwide association of psychologists is the

Accepted Answer

A)   American Psychological Association.
B)   International Association of Forensic Psychologists.
C)   International Society of Clinical Psychologists.
D)   American Board of Professional Psychologists.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 18

Which of the following specialties is one of the five major areas in forensic psychology?

Accepted Answer

A)   Positive psychology
B)   Social psychology
C)   Legal psychology
D)   Pathological psychologyE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 19

In their study of APA-accredited doctoral programs, Magaletta et al. (2013)  found that graduate schools failed to adequately prepare students for which forensic psychology subspecialty?

Accepted Answer

A)   Legal
B)   Family
C)   Correctional
D)   JuvenileE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 20

The history of forensic psychology can be traced back to late 19th century experiments involving which topic?

Accepted Answer

A)   Serial murders
B)   Prison violence
C)   Child development
D)   Eyewitness identificationE) None of the above
F) All of the above

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Which type of training can be offered at either the undergraduate and graduate level and provides students real-world exposure to the field?

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What is the common link between the broad and narrow definitions of forensic psychology?

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Which of the following is the most recently recognized applied branch of psychology?

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According to the text, one must obtain a forensic psychology degree in order to be a competent forensic psychologist.

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Which ethical issue would a psychologist be least likely to address?

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Psychologists began to testify in courts in increasing numbers during the 1940s and 1950s.

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Which of the following statements is correct about forensic psychology?

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This text focuses on the various fields of forensic science.

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The Food and Drug Administration's forensic lab was instrumental in investigating the 1982 product tampering case involving

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In their study of APA-accredited doctoral programs, Magaletta et al. (2013) found that graduate schools failed to adequately prepare students for which forensic psychology subspecialty?

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The history of forensic psychology can be traced back to late 19th century experiments involving which topic?

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A psychologist who consults with school staff in order to identify potentially troubled and dangerous youth is likely practicing the forensic psychology subspecialty of __________ psychology.

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Which of the following specialties is one of the five major areas in forensic psychology?

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