Question 1

Research-based evidence in the form of recommendations on how to treat a particular psychological disorder is called _____________________.

Accepted Answer

A)   treatment requirements
B)   clinical standard treatments
C)   clinical practice guidelines
D)   standard treatment guidelinesE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 2

One way to predict whether someone is malingering is their tendency to _______ symptoms.

Accepted Answer

A)   over-report
B)   under-report
C)   ignore
D)   simplifyE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

In contrast to public perceptions,the length of time a person spends confined to a hospital after being judged NGRI is ___________ the time he/she would have spent in jail.

Accepted Answer

A)   shorter than
B)   longer than
C)   negligible compared to
D)   comparable toE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

In terms of civil commitment,"grave disability" refers to

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A)   having a mental illness and needing treatment.
B)   fear of controversy.
C)   being unable to care for oneself.
D)   possibility that a person will be harmed by others.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

Andrew has been accused of committing a crime and is currently in a mental health facility.He will stay there until it is determined that he is fit to participate in legal proceedings against him.The commitment process by which Andrew is being held is called ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)   civil
B)   criminal
C)   parens patriae
D)   mens reaE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 6

When conducting research on people with psychological disorders,the American Psychological Association has stipulated all of the following rights EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)   the right to privacy.
B)   the right to anonymity.
C)   the right to be protected from harm.
D)   the right to be informed about the outcome of the study.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 7

Which of the following eras was known as the "liberal era" in regard to mental health treatments?

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A)   1940-1960
B)   1960-1980
C)   1980-1990
D)   1990 to the presentE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 8

According to the Supreme Court,people are assessed as being competent to stand trial if they can

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A)   assist in their own defense.
B)   understand the charges against them.
C)   both of these
D)   neither of theseE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Receiving a DSM-IV-TR diagnosis means that the person

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A)   is considered dangerous.
B)   fits the legal definition of mental illness.
C)   does not necessarily fit the legal definition of mental illness.
D)   must be either civilly or criminally committed.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 10

Mental health professionals are relatively consistent at judging _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)   competence
B)   future risk of violence
C)   trial outcomes
D)   the duty to warnE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 11

Problem-solving courts (Winick & Wexler,2003) may be more helpful to both individuals with mental health problems who break the law and society because they

Accepted Answer

A)   are not based on an adversarial system.
B)   are based on an adversarial system.
C)   provide for treatment and not punishment.
D)   put the interests of the accused above the interests of society.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

The idea that people who have psychopathy be judged not responsible for their behavior because of their inability to empathize with others is known as _______________.

Accepted Answer

A)   cortical shutdown
B)   brain blame
C)   pathological lesioning
D)   prefrontal malfunctionE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 13

In regard to the mentally ill,popular opinion holds that

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A)   the mentally ill are more dangerous than those who are not mentally ill.
B)   the mentally ill are less dangerous than those who are not mentally ill.
C)   those who are mentally ill and those who are not are equally dangerous.
D)   mental illness is unrelated to level of dangerousness.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 14

Which of the following is(are) the right(s) of research participants?

Accepted Answer

A)   The right to be protected from physical and mental harm
B)   The right to be included as an author on published research
C)   The right to be treated with respect and dignity
D)   all but bE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 15

The "sexual psychopath laws" that were passed in the mid-1900s provided for

Accepted Answer

A)   an indefinite period of hospitalization for sex offenders.
B)   an indefinite prison term for sex offenders.
C)   both of these
D)   neither of theseE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 16

Which of the following is a FALSE statement in regard to prediction of dangerousness?

Accepted Answer

A)   Mental health professionals can predict with certainty if a particular person will become violent.
B)   Generally speaking, people with a previous history of violence are more likely to be dangerous than individuals without a past history of violence.
C)   Generally speaking, substance abusers are more likely to be violent than those individuals without a history of drug or alcohol dependence.
D)   Research suggests that mental health professionals are better at determining relative risk than determining dangerousness on a case-by-case basis.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

According to the 1975 case of O'Connor v.Donaldson,a non-dangerous mentally ill individual

Accepted Answer

A)   must be given medication to control the possibility of dangerous tendencies developing.
B)   cannot be confined in an institution if capable of functioning safely on the outside.
C)   must be confined in an institution in case a violent episode occurs.
D)   can be released from an institution only if relatives agree to provide care.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 18

Joe is being treated in a closed psychiatric ward for his panic disorder with agoraphobia.What patient rights issue arises here?

Accepted Answer

A)   The staff-to-patient ratio is insufficient.
B)   Less restrictive treatments are available.
C)   The patient has a right to treatment.
D)   The patient has a right to refuse treatment.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 19

In an attempt to replace the insanity plea,some states now use the "guilty but mentally ill" (GBMI) verdict,in which mentally ill criminals are usually

Accepted Answer

A)   treated for their mental illnesses.
B)   punished for committing crimes.
C)   both of these
D)   neither of theseE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

Information about mental institutions indicates that up until the 1980s,patients had

Accepted Answer

A)   civil rights.
B)   personal rights.
C)   legal rights.
D)   virtually no rights.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Exam 16: Mental Health Services: Legal And Ethical Issues

The "sexual psychopath laws" that were passed in the mid-1900s provided for

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In terms of civil commitment,"grave disability" refers to

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Problem-solving courts (Winick & Wexler,2003) may be more helpful to both individuals with mental health problems who break the law and society because they

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Receiving a DSM-IV-TR diagnosis means that the person

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Information about mental institutions indicates that up until the 1980s,patients had

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According to the Supreme Court,people are assessed as being competent to stand trial if they can

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One way to predict whether someone is malingering is their tendency to _______ symptoms.

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In an attempt to replace the insanity plea,some states now use the "guilty but mentally ill" (GBMI) verdict,in which mentally ill criminals are usually

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Joe is being treated in a closed psychiatric ward for his panic disorder with agoraphobia.What patient rights issue arises here?

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In contrast to public perceptions,the length of time a person spends confined to a hospital after being judged NGRI is ___________ the time he/she would have spent in jail.

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Which of the following is a FALSE statement in regard to prediction of dangerousness?

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Research-based evidence in the form of recommendations on how to treat a particular psychological disorder is called _____________________.

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The idea that people who have psychopathy be judged not responsible for their behavior because of their inability to empathize with others is known as _______________.

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Which of the following eras was known as the "liberal era" in regard to mental health treatments?

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Which of the following is(are) the right(s) of research participants?

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When conducting research on people with psychological disorders,the American Psychological Association has stipulated all of the following rights EXCEPT

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According to the 1975 case of O'Connor v.Donaldson,a non-dangerous mentally ill individual

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In regard to the mentally ill,popular opinion holds that

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Mental health professionals are relatively consistent at judging _____________.

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Andrew has been accused of committing a crime and is currently in a mental health facility.He will stay there until it is determined that he is fit to participate in legal proceedings against him.The commitment process by which Andrew is being held is called ____________.

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