Question 1

Which statement most accurately summarizes a difference between forensic psychologists and forensic psychiatrists?
A) Psychologists can legally prescribe medication in all 50 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.

Accepted Answer

The main difference between forensic psychologists and forensic psychiatrists is that psychiatrists hold a medical degree and are able to prescribe medication, whereas psychologists typically do not have a medical degree and cannot prescribe medication. Option A is incorrect because psychologists cannot legally prescribe medication in any state. Option B is incorrect because both psychologists and psychiatrists can conduct research and apply their findings. Option D is incorrect because both psychologists and psychiatrists work in a variety of settings, including institutions.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

The common link between the broad and narrow definitions of forensic psychology is the legal system. Both approaches involve the intersection of psychology and the law, with an emphasis on the legal system and legal proceedings.

Question 3

Which term is synonymous with forensic data recovery?
A) computer evidence recovery
B) ink data discovery
C) forensic document questioning
D) handwriting analysis

Accepted Answer

Forensic data recovery involves the recovery of computer-related evidence, hence choice A computerevidence recovery is synonymous with forensic data recovery. Choices B (ink data discovery), C (forensic document questioning), and D (handwriting analysis) do not accurately describe the process of forensic data recovery.

Question 4

According to Heilbrun and Brooks (2010), which certifying body of board certification is the most rigorous?
A) American Board of Forensic Psychology
B) American Board of Professional Psychology
C) International Association of Correctional Psychologists
D) International Society of Forensic Psychologists

Accepted Answer

The American Board of Forensic Psychology is considered the most rigorous certifying body for board certification in forensic psychology according to Heilbrun and Brooks (2010).

Question 5

There has been a global increase in forensic psychology graduate programs within the past few years. What conclusion can you make about the field of forensic psychology from this statement?
A) Crime is on the rise.
B) There is a need for trained mental health counselors in corrections.
C) The field has been overly glamorized in the media.
D) The field is growing.

Accepted Answer

The statement suggests that there has been a global increase in graduate programs specializing in forensic psychology. This implies a growing demand for trained professionals in the field, which suggests that the field of forensic psychology itself is growing. The other options provided do not necessarily follow from the statement.

Question 6

Which statement supports the idea that courts often lean 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.

Accepted Answer

The statement that "many judges prefer the involvement of psychiatrists for insanity determinations" indicates that courts often lean toward a medical model approach to mental disorder by relying on the expertise of medical professionals in determining mental states.

Question 7

The text adopts a(n) ______ definition of forensic psychology.
A) broad
B) practical
C) clinical
D) academic

Accepted Answer

The text defines forensic psychology as "the application of psychology to legal issues and the criminal justice system," which is a broad definition that encompasses a variety of topics and applications within the field.

Question 8

The immigrant population in the United States tends to be at the highest and lowest ends of the ______ continuum.
A) adult violent crime
B) educational
C) violent bullying
D) youth homicides

Accepted Answer

The immigrant population in the United States tends to be at the highest and lowest ends of the educational continuum, meaning they either have very high levels of education or very low levels of education. This is due to factors such as differences in access to educational opportunities, language barriers, and socioeconomic status.

Question 9

Jan is a second-year college student who is interested in becoming a police psychologist. Which path would you suggest that she take in order to reach her goals?
A) encourage her to transfer to a university accredited in police psychology
B) encourage her to earn her undergraduate degree and then join the police academy
C) encourage her to transfer to an undergraduate school with joint-degree training
D) encourage her to earn a doctorate in psychology and gain ample exposure to police culture

Accepted Answer

In order to become a police psychologist, the most common path is to earn a doctoral degree in psychology and gain ample exposure to police culture. This may involve completing internships or working with law enforcement agencies. Simply transferring to a university accredited in police psychology or earning an undergraduate degree and joining the police academy may not provide the necessary training and education to become a police psychologist. Similarly, joint-degree training may not provide the specific focus on psychology and law enforcement needed for this career path.

Question 10

The majority of new psychology doctorates are employed in ______ settings.
A) government
B) business
C) private practice
D) human service

Accepted Answer

Human service settings typically include hospitals, rehabilitation centers, mental health clinics, and non-profit organizations. These settings may offer opportunities for psychologists to work with a diverse range of clients and provide a variety of services. Many psychology graduates also find employment in academic settings, but this was not one of the options given in the question.

Question 11

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 subdiscipline of psychology when applying the scientific, technical, or specialized knowledge of psychology to the law to assist in addressing legal, contractual, and administrative matters.

Accepted Answer

Option C is the narrowest definition because it focuses solely on the application and practice of psychology as it pertains to the legal system, without mentioning research or the broader aspects of psychology's interaction with the law.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A forensic psychologist who specializes in victimology would primarily be concerned with the well-being and support of victims of crimes. Providing death notification is an important aspect of victimology, as it involves helping families and loved ones cope with the loss of a loved one due to violence or other traumatic circumstances. Therefore, assessing, supporting, and counseling those who provide death notification services would be a task commonly performed by a forensic psychologist specializing in victimology. The other options are not necessarily related to victimology.

Question 13

Which specialty is one of the five major areas in forensic psychology?
A) positive psychology
B) social psychology
C) legal psychology
D) pathological psychology

Accepted Answer

Legal psychology is one of the major areas in forensic psychology, as it focuses on the intersection between psychology and the legal system. Positive psychology, social psychology, and pathological psychology are not major areas within forensic psychology, although they may contribute to the field in various ways.

Question 14

Which of the following statements about prescription privileges for psychologists is correct?
A) Recent surveys indicate that almost all psychologists are in favor of prescription privileges.
B) Some states give psychologists prescription privileges.
C) No state allows psychologists to prescribe medication.
D) Military psychologists are the only psychologists who have prescription privileges.

Accepted Answer

While not all states allow psychologists to prescribe medication, some do grant prescription privileges to psychologists.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

The American Psychological Association's Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct is the primary source for ethical principles and standards for psychologists, including forensic psychologists.

Question 16

Mark Smith, PhD, studies the feeding patterns of insects. His findings are often used to determine the 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

Accepted Answer

Dr. Smith's expertise in the feeding patterns of insects makes him a forensic entomologist, a specialist who uses insects to help solve legal cases.

Question 17

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.

Accepted Answer

All these fields apply scientific principles and methods to analyze evidence and solve problems related to legal cases or investigations.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

Dr. Roy is conducting a child custody evaluation in a divorce case, which falls under legal psychology, the subspecialty of forensic psychology that deals with legal issues, including custody evaluations in divorce cases. Choice B, correctional psychology, deals with assessment and treatment of individuals in correctional settings. Choice C, victimology, involves the study of victims of crime. Choice D, linguistics, is the study of language and its structure. None of these subspecialties of psychology are directly related to Dr. Roy's work in a child custody evaluation.

Question 19

A forensic psychologist, who has earned a doctorate and is licensed, certified and accepted by peers as being at the highest level of excellence has likely obtained ______ certification.
A) MPH
B) LPA
C) diplomate
D) joint-degree

Accepted Answer

Diplomate certification is the highest level of certification that a forensic psychologist can obtain, indicating that they have met high standards of education, training, and experience in their field. MPH (Master of Public Health) and LPA (Licensed Psychological Associate) are not relevant certifications for forensic psychologists. A joint-degree is not a certification, but a type of educational program in which a student earns two degrees simultaneously (e.g. a JD/PhD).

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

The American Psychological Association (APA) is not only the largest association of psychologists in the world, but also the largest organization of psychologists in the United States. With over 118,000 members, the APA is a professional and scientific organization that seeks to promote and advance psychology as a science, profession, and means of promoting human welfare.

Quiz 1: Introduction to Forensic Psychology

Which statement most accurately summarizes a difference between forensic psychologists and forensic psychiatrists?

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

Which term is synonymous with forensic data recovery?

According to Heilbrun and Brooks (2010) , which certifying body of board certification is the most rigorous?

There has been a global increase in forensic psychology graduate programs within the past few years. What conclusion can you make about the field of forensic psychology from this statement?

Which statement supports the idea that courts often lean toward a medical model approach to mental disorder?

The text adopts a(n) ______ definition of forensic psychology.

The immigrant population in the United States tends to be at the highest and lowest ends of the ______ continuum.

Jan is a second-year college student who is interested in becoming a police psychologist. Which path would you suggest that she take in order to reach her goals?

The majority of new psychology doctorates are employed in ______ settings.

Which of the following definitions would be considered a narrow definition of forensic psychology?

A forensic psychologist who specializes in victimology would most likely perform which of the following tasks?

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

Which of the following statements about prescription privileges for psychologists is correct?

Where would a forensic psychologist find the principles and standards for ethical practices?

Mark Smith, PhD, studies the feeding patterns of insects. His findings are often used to determine the cause of death in murder investigations. Dr. Smith would be considered a(n) ______.

What do forensic psychology, forensic linguistics, and forensic archaeology all have in common?

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 forensic psychologist, who has earned a doctorate and is licensed, certified and accepted by peers as being at the highest level of excellence has likely obtained ______ certification.

The largest worldwide association of psychologists is the ______.