Exam: An Introduction To Forensic Psychology 2nd Edition Test Bank

Exam: An Introduction to Forensic Psychology 2nd Edition Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1.Which of the following is not a likely activity of a clinical forensic psychologist? a.studying the effects of stress on eyewitness recall b.evaluating the parents of a troubled teen for custody and access recommendations c.providing expert testimony d.assessing juvenile delinquents in detention centres for behavioural problems e.practising relaxation techniques with police ofcers on leave due to burnout Answer: aDifculty: easyPage: 3-4 2.What is the main difference between clinical forensic psychologists and forensic psychiatrists? a.clinical forensic psychologists cannot provide expert testimony in court b.forensic psychiatrists cannot prescribe medication c.clinical forensic psychologists cannot prescribe medication d.forensic psychiatrists concentrate more on a medical model of mental illness e.both c and d Answer: eDifculty: moderatePage: 4 3.Which task is likely to be performed by an experimental forensic psychologist? a.examining the effects of judges instructions on jury verdicts b.providing expert testimony c.examining the effects of correctional programs on recidivism (i.e., reoffending) rates d.studying the effects of police stress on job satisfaction e.all of the above Answer: eDifculty: easyPage: 5-6 4.According to Haney (1980), which of the following is not one of the ways psychology and the law interact? a.psychology of the law b.psychology