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Chapter 14 Test Questions  1.For the purpose of legal proceedings, who defines an expert? a.American Psychological Association b.American Board of Forensic Psychology c.Rules of evidence in federal and state courts d.The judge presiding over the legal proceeding 2.The burden of proving someone is an expert is placed on: a.the party who offers the testimony to the court. b.the party in opposition of the one who offers the testimony to the court. c.the judge. d.the state licensing board. 3.Expert witnesses should: a.advocate for the subjective interpretation of data to assist the side that hired them. b.advocate for the objective interpretation of data to assist the court. c.only present the data that will benefit the side that hired them. d.limit their testimony to the presentations of their opinions and not reveal actual test data. 4.What is one difference between a therapeutic assessment and a forensic assessment? a.Clinical assessments are more costly to the client than forensic assessments. b.Broad issues are primary in a therapeutic assessment, whereas narrowly defined areas are typically the focus in a forensic setting. c.Narrowly defined areas and events are primary in a therapeutic assessment, whereas broad issues are typically the focus in a forensic setting. d.Forensic assessments have less threat to validity than therapeutic assessments. 5.Of the following, which could not fall under the “not guilty by reason of insanity” defense? a.An individual diagnosed with schizophrenia commits a robbery during a psychotic episode b.An individual, while under acute methamphetamine intoxication, assaults a police officer c.An individual diagnosed with major depression attempts murder d.An individual diagnosed with dementia steals a car 6.The not guilty by reason of insanity (NGRI) defense is used in approximately what percentage of cases? a.1% b.10% c.20% d.40% 7.After receiving a “not guilty by reason of insanity” verdict, the defendant is most often: a.committed to a minimum security prison where they receive psychological treatment. b.allowed to go free but with the stipulation that they will submit to psychological treatment. c.committed to a mental health facility for no more than 30 days. d.committed to a mental health facility indefinitely. 8.Defendants are assumed competent to stand trial unless: a.they raise the issue with the court and prove otherwise. b.they raise the issue with the court and the prosecutor bears the burden of proof. c.the prosecutor raises the issue with the court and bears the burden of proof. d.the prosecutor raises the issue with the court and the defendant bears the burden of proof. 9.What assessments are most likely to be used by a psychologist charged with determining a defendant’s competence to stand trial? a.Neuropsychological tests b.Projective personality tests c.Career assessment tests d.Performance assessments 10.A juvenile court action is technically a: a.civil proceeding. b.casual proceeding, or informal means of resolving issues. c.criminal proceeding. d.administrative proceeding.