Question 1

During the 1970s and 1980s, the trend toward deinstitutionalization resulted in

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A)  an increased number of patients in psychiatric institutions.
B)  a decreased number of patients in psychiatric institutions.
C)  better treatment of institutionalized mentally ill patients.
D)  decreased numbers of homeless mentally ill people.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 2

In the 1970s and 1980s, tightened restrictions on involuntary commitment resulted in

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A)  the criminal justice system becoming responsible for mentally ill people.
B)  fewer mentally ill patients living in the community.
C)  family members having increased access to treatment services for their loved ones.
D)  mentally ill patients receiving much-needed mental health services.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 3

Following the not guilty by reason of insanity verdict for John Hinckley in 1981, several states considered

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A)  abolishing the insanity defense.
B)  using the insanity defense in every case.
C)  using the insanity defense only for male criminals.
D)  releasing all mentally ill patients who had successfully pleaded insanity.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 4

The clinical efficacy axis of the clinical practice guidelines established by the American Psychological Association in 1995 was designed to answer the question,

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A)  "What kind of research should be done to determine the type of clinician best suited for particular patients in terms of their diagnosis and chronicity?"
B)  "Is the treatment effective compared to an alternative treatment or to no treatment in a controlled clinical research setting?"
C)  "How long should a treatment be continued if there is no improvement in the patient's condition or if the patient has serious side effects?"
D)  "What is the most efficient way of admitting patients to clinics or hospitals?"E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 5

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

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A)  an indefinite period of hospitalization for sex offenders.
B)  an indefinite prison term for sex offenders.
C)  a loophole that allowed pedophiles and rapists to circumvent punishment.
D)  both a and bE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 6

In Riggins v. Nevada (1992) , the Supreme Court ruled that a person cannot be forced to take antipsychotic medication because

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A)  it would be unconstitutional.
B)  patient's choice is more important than doctor's orders.
C)  there is a potential for negative side effects.
D)  it would interfere with the patient's competency to stand trial.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 7

Several years ago, Mark was arrested for participating in a crime. Since then, he has been confined to a mental hospital, even though he was given a prison sentence. Mark is periodically evaluated to see if he is still mentally ill. If it is determined that he is no longer mentally ill, Mark will then be incarcerated to serve out his prison sentence. From your knowledge of mental health and the law, you would correctly state that Mark was originally found

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A)  guilty.
B)  GBMI.
C)  NGRI.
D)  incompetent to stand trial.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 8

Which of the goals of deinstitutionalization have been accomplished?

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A)  The closing of large psychiatric hospitals
B)  The creation of a network of community mental health centers
C)  Both a and b
D)  Neither a nor bE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

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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A)  treated for their mental illnesses.
B)  punished for committing crimes.
C)  both a and b
D)  neither a nor bE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 10

Which of the following statements does NOT correctly describe the circumstances of mentally ill people prior to the late 19th century?

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A)  The community often took on the care of the mentally ill.
B)  Family members often cared for a mentally ill person at home.
C)  Mentally ill people received specialized care in psychiatric hospitals.
D)  Often, mentally ill people were left to care for themselves.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

In the late 19th century, the enactment of civil commitment laws resulted in

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A)  only a few cases of involuntary commitment to mental hospitals.
B)  people being committed who were not mentally ill.
C)  wives committing their husbands to mental hospitals at a higher rate than the reverse.
D)  an increase in public knowledge of accurate diagnosis of mental illness.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

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

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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) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 13

According to the textbook, mental health professionals appear to have expertise in all of the following areas EXCEPT

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A)  identifying malingering.
B)  assessing competence to stand trial.
C)  predicting long-term risk of violence.
D)  making reliable diagnoses according to DSM-5 criteria.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

Major changes in the criteria for the insanity defense were made after

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A)  President Reagan-sponsored legislative changes.
B)  the Hinckley verdict in the early 1980s.
C)  both a and b
D)  neither a nor bE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 15

Receiving a DSM-5 diagnosis means that the person

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A)  is considered dangerous.
B)  has a condition that fits the legal definition of mental illness.
C)  must be either civilly or criminally committed.
D)  none of these are correctE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 16

The insanity defense is used in what percent of felony cases?

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A)  1
B)  10
C)  57
D)  88E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 17

Which of the following is(are)  the primary issue(s)  in mental health law today?

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A)  The rights of mentally ill individuals
B)  The rights of society to be protected
C)  Both a and b
D)  Neither a nor bE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 18

In the United States, people convicted of criminal behavior

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A)  always receive a prison sentence.
B)  always are considered responsible for their behavior.
C)  sometimes are not considered responsible for their behavior.
D)  sometime have the right to legal representation.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 19

John has committed a nonviolent crime and has been judged NGRI. According to statistical data, it is likely that he will be spending

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A)  a long time in prison.
B)  a shorter time in a mental hospital than he would have spent in prison.
C)  a short time in prison.
D)  a longer time in a mental hospital than he would have spent in prison.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

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

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A)  treatment requirements.
B)  clinical standard treatments.
C)  clinical practice guidelines.
D)  standard treatment guidelines.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Exam 14: Mental Health Services: Legal and Ethical Issues

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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Which of the goals of deinstitutionalization have been accomplished?

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

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Which of the following statements does NOT correctly describe the circumstances of mentally ill people prior to the late 19th century?

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The insanity defense is used in what percent of felony cases?

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Receiving a DSM-5 diagnosis means that the person

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According to the textbook, mental health professionals appear to have expertise in all of the following areas EXCEPT

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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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The clinical efficacy axis of the clinical practice guidelines established by the American Psychological Association in 1995 was designed to answer the question,

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In Riggins v. Nevada (1992) , the Supreme Court ruled that a person cannot be forced to take antipsychotic medication because

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In the United States, people convicted of criminal behavior

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Following the not guilty by reason of insanity verdict for John Hinckley in 1981, several states considered

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Major changes in the criteria for the insanity defense were made after

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In the late 19th century, the enactment of civil commitment laws resulted in

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John has committed a nonviolent crime and has been judged NGRI. According to statistical data, it is likely that he will be spending

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In the 1970s and 1980s, tightened restrictions on involuntary commitment resulted in

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

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During the 1970s and 1980s, the trend toward deinstitutionalization resulted in

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Which of the following is(are) the primary issue(s) in mental health law today?

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Exam 14: Mental Health Services: Legal and Ethical Issues

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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Which of the goals of deinstitutionalization have been accomplished?

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

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Which of the following statements does NOT correctly describe the circumstances of mentally ill people prior to the late 19th century?

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The insanity defense is used in what percent of felony cases?

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According to the textbook, mental health professionals appear to have expertise in all of the following areas EXCEPT

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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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The clinical efficacy axis of the clinical practice guidelines established by the American Psychological Association in 1995 was designed to answer the question,

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