Describe in detail the relationships between the four levels of Nevada court system.  Describe Nevada executive system. How are the functions of the executive officials related?

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Describe in detail the relationships between the four levels of Nevada court system.

Describe Nevada executive system. How are the functions of the executive officials related?

4. How are the executive officials’ discipline? What are the similarities and differences between Nevada and federal executive disciplinary systems?

5. Describe some of the earliest forms of welfare. Why has social welfare been so controversial for much of American history? What event did the most to transform American attitudes toward poverty relief, and why?

6. Describe some of the tools that governments have used to conduct foreign policy. What is the role of diplomacy? What has been the influence of the United Nations since it was created? How has the United States used multilateral treaties and organizations to pursue its foreign policy objectives?

7. Describe some ways in which the federal bureaucracy can be rendered more democratically accountable. Discuss the challenge of bureaucratic accountability. What is oversight? What are some possible ways in which the president can gain more control of the bureaucracy?

8. Explain in detail the Nevada judicial disciplinary system.

9. Explain the basic structure of the federal judicial system. Describe the three different levels of federal courts. How are the lower courts created? What was the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?

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The primary goal of the Learning and Cognition Handbook assignment is to integrate concepts from the discipline of learning and cognitive psychology into a usable and professional guide that is designed for a specific audience based on your career goals. The purpose of this handbook is to share helpful strategies and apply what you have learned from the course to six major topics in the field. You will incorporate your findings from required sources and the relevant sources you researched in the Week 2 Discipline-Based Literature Review, as well as those from the Week 3 Assignment: Choosing Your Focus.

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The primary goal of the Learning and Cognition Handbook assignment is to integrate concepts from the discipline of learning and cognitive psychology into a usable and professional guide that is designed for a specific audience based on your career goals. The purpose of this handbook is to share helpful strategies and apply what you have learned from the course to six major topics in the field. You will incorporate your findings from required sources and the relevant sources you researched in the Week 2 Discipline-Based Literature Review, as well as those from the Week 3 Assignment: Choosing Your Focus.

To complete this assignment, you may utilize the Learning and Cognition Handbook templatePreview the document or create your own using the template as a guide. Your handbook should include the sections listed below, incorporating a minimum of one visual (e.g., table, figure, or image (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.) with a maximum of five visuals per section. Each image must be retrieved and cited based on current copyright laws. You may wish to use the Where to Get Free ImagesPreview the document guide for assistance with accessing freely available public domain and/or Creative Commons licensed images.

Handbook Sections:

Table of Contents
List all sections and subsections included in the handbook with the applicable page numbers.

Preface (100 to 150 words)
Provide an overview of the handbook and its potential use by your chosen audience.

Introduction to the Major Topics (200 to 300 words)
Provide an introductory summary of the six topics listed below and discuss any careers in psychology specifically related to at least one of them: Career (Teacher)

  • Traditional learning theories: Operant and classical conditioning
  • Traditional learning theories: Behaviorism and social learning theory
  • Attention and memory
  • Decision-Making
  • Language acquisition
  • Organizational and lifelong learning

Describe how one or more of these areas may be connected to your future career goals. (Teacher)

Major Topics (1 to 2 pages for each major topic)
Communicate the extent to which the six major topics of learning and cognition affect related sub-topics by synthesizing the course learning principles and/or theories. Consider how these sub-topics may be related to your future career goals. For instance, if you intend to become an applied behavior analyst, behaviorism and related technique for learning may be directly connected to your future role. For each major topic, apply basic research methods and skeptical inquiry to explain the theoretical perspectives and empirical research that substantiate the relationship between the topic and at least two related sub-topics. In your review, consider how these topic and sub-topics are directly connected to evaluations and interventions in psychology practice in various fields. Focus on the areas most related to your future area of practice, paying particular attention to how theories are examined in research studies. The following are some sub-topics to consider:

  • Comprehension
  • Operant and classical conditioning
  • Behaviorism
  • Social learning theory
  • Problem solving
  • Memory development/retention
  • Lifelong learning
  • Individual and group learning
  • Organizational learning
  • Mentorship
  • Apprenticeship models of learning
  • Effects of demographic differences (e.g., gender, socioeconomics, religious affiliation, race) on learning

Although creative liberties are encouraged, all information incorporated should be supported and professionally presented through the consistent application of ethical principles and adherence to professional standards of learning and cognition psychology as applied to the chosen audience.

Conclusion (200 to 300 words)
Summarize the importance of the topics within the learning and cognition domain and their applicability within the psychology profession for the chosen audience.

Diagnostic Skill Application II For this assignment, you are provided with four video case studies (linked in the Resources). Review the cases of Julio and Kimi, and choose either Reese or Daneer for the third case.

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Diagnostic Skill Application II

For this assignment, you are provided with four video case studies (linked in the Resources). Review the cases of Julio and Kimi, and choose either Reese or Daneer for the third case.

Review these two videos:

· The Case of Julio:
Julio is a 36-year-old single gay male. He is of Cuban descent. He was born and raised in Florida by his parents with his two sisters. He attended community college but did not follow through with his plan to obtain a four-year degree, because his poor test taking skills created barriers. He currently works for a sales promotion company, where he is tasked with creating ads for local businesses. He enjoys the more social aspects of his job, but tracking the details is challenging and has caused him to lose jobs in the past. He has been dating his partner, Justin, for five years. Justin feels it is time for them to commit and build a future. Justin is frustrated that Julio refuses to plan the wedding and tends to blame Julio’s family. While Julio’s parents hold some traditional religious values, they would welcome Justin into the family but are respectfully waiting for Julio to make his plans known. Justin is as overwhelmed by the details at home as he is at work.

· The Case of Kimi:
Kimi is a 48-year-old female currently separated from her husband, Robert, of 16 years. They have no children, which was consistent with Kimi’s desire to focus on her career as a sales manager. She told Robert a pregnancy would wreck her efforts to maintain her body. His desire to have a family was a goal he decided he needed to pursue with someone else. He left Kimi six months ago for a much younger woman and filed for divorce. Kimi began having issues with food during high school when she was on the dance team and felt self-conscious wearing the form-fitting uniform. During college, she sought treatment because her roommate became alarmed by her issues around eating. She never told her parents about this and felt it was behind her. Her parents are Danish and value privacy. They always expected Kimi to be independent. Her lack of communication about her private life did not concern them. They are troubled by Robert’s behavior and consider his conspicuous infidelity as a poor reflection upon their family. Kimi has moved in with her parents while she and Robert are selling the house, which has upended the balance in their relationship.

For a third case, choose one of these videos:

· The Case of Reese:
Reese is a 44-year-old married African American female. Her parents live in another state, and she is their only child. Her father is a retired Marine Lieutenant Colonel who was stationed both in the United States and overseas while Reese was growing up. She entered the Air Force as soon as she graduated high school at age 17 and has achieved the rank of Chief Master Sergeant. She has been married 15 years to John, and they recently discovered she is pregnant. The unexpected pregnancy has been quite disorienting for someone who has planned and structured major decision her entire life. Reese is fiercely loyal to her extended family and frequently travels to help her parents care for her aunts, uncles, and cousins whenever they experience hardships. Her efforts are not always appreciated, because she offers very specific guidance and is easily frustrated by their lack of follow through.

· The Case of Daneer:
Daneer is a 50-year-old male. He emigrated to the United States from Serbia with his parents and older brother when he was four years old. Daneer and his brother were harshly disciplined by their parents when they failed to follow family rules or did not live up to their standards. It was not unusual for his parents to refuse to speak to the boys for days when their grades were low. Daneer’s parents are practicing Muslims, but Daneer rejected their faith when he reached adulthood. His relationship with his parents and brother are strained by his tendency to alternate between being a doting son and lashing out when they rebuke his lifestyle. They disapprove of his life choices that are inconsistent with their religious beliefs. Daneer was briefly married in his 20s, but his wife left him after six months and filed an order of protection. He was briefly hospitalized after a serious suicide attempt shortly after his marriage ended. He has worked several jobs as a waiter and often quits before he is fired due to conflicts with other staff.

Download the Unit 9 Assignment Template. Use it to complete your assignment.

Instructions

For each case, you will complete a diagnostic analysis you select from the list of assessment tools provided late in this assignment. Each case requires the following information to be addressed:

· Describe presenting concerns and relevant history.

· Explain what information is still needed to make a differential diagnosis and evaluate how at least one assessment tool, which is listed in the List of Assessment Tools resource, will aid in obtaining that information. The Differential Diagnosis Decision Tree may be helpful to guide this process.

· Present DSM-5 and ICD-10 codes including relevant V and Z codes. Assume that the client has presented for treatment with their partner or parents.

· Provide a descriptive rationale for the DSM diagnosis that best fits the information provided, including relevant ICD codes. This should be written in a narrative form using complete sentences. Support your rationale with scholarly sources. Optional readings found in the course syllabus may be particularly relevant.

· Describe indications or contraindications that help determine whether a medication consultation is appropriate, and provide rationale with support from scholarly sources.

List of Assessments and Supporting Resources

· Derogatis, L. R. (1977). Symptom Checklist-90–Revised. Psyctests, doi:10.1037/t01210-000

o Grande, T. L., Newmeyer, M. D., Underwood, L. A., & Williams, C. R. (2014). Path analysis of the SCL-90-R: Exploring use in outpatient assessment. Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 47(4), 271–290.

· Hain, S., Schermelleh-Engel, K., Freitag, C., Louwen, F., & Oddo, S. (2016). Personality Styles and Disorder Inventory—Short form. Psyctests, doi:10.1037/t58367-000

o Hain, S., Schermelleh-Engel, K., Freitag, C., Louwen, F., & Oddo, S. (2016). Development of a short form of the Personality Styles and Disorder Inventory (PSDI-6): Initial validation in a sample of pregnant women. European Journal of Psychological Assessment, 32(4), 283–290.

o Review this source toto be able to interpret the Personality Styles and Disorder Inventory—Short form.

· Henderson, K. A., Buchholz, A., Perkins, J., Norwood, S., Obeid, N., Spettigue, W., & Feder, S. (2010). Eating disorders symptoms severity scale. Psyctests. doi:10.1037/t10209-00

o Henderson, K. A., Buchholz, A., Perkins, J., Norwood, S., Obeid, N., Spettigue, W., & Feder, S. (2010). Eating disorder symptom severity scale: A new clinician rated measure. Eating Disorders, 18(4), 333–346.

o Review this source to be able to interpret the Eating Disorder Symptom Severity Scale.

· Kessler, R. C., Adler, L., Ames, M., Demler, O., Faraone, S., Hiripi, E., & Walters, E. E. (2005). Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale Symptom Checklist. Psyctests. doi:10.1037/t03454-000

o Leithead, L., & Freeborn, D. (2013). A practical guide for diagnosing adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. The Journal for Nurse Practitioners, 9(10), 688–694.

o Review this source to be able to interpret the ADHD Self-Report Scale Symptom Checklist.

Submission Requirements

· Written communication: Written communication must be grammatically correct and free of errors that detract from the overall message. Writing should be consistent with graduate level scholarship.

· APA formatting: Title page, main body, and references should be formatted according to the current APA style and formatting.

· Number of resources: Minimum of six scholarly resources. Distinguished submissions typically exceed this minimum.

· Length of paper: 7–9 typed double-spaced pages. Abstract and Table of Content pages are not necessary.

· Font: Times New Roman, 12 point.

Turnitin

Resources

· Diagnostic Skill Application II Scoring Guide.

· Eating Disorders Symptoms Severity Scale.

· Unit 9 Assignment Template [DOC].

· Path Analysis of the SCL-90-R: Exploring Use in Outpatient Assessment.

· Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale Symptom Checklist.

· Eating disorder symptom severity scale: A new clinician rated measure..

· Personality Styles and Disorder Inventory.

· Development of a Short Form of the Personality Styles and Disorder Inventory (PSDI-6): Initial Validation in a Sample of Pregnant Women.

· Symptom Checklist-90–Revised.

· American Psychiatric Association.

· The Case of Daneer | Transcript.

· A Practical Guide for Diagnosing Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

· APA Style and Format.

· Differential Diagnosis by the Trees.

· The Case of Kimi | Transcript.

· The Case of Julio | Transcript.

· The Case of Reese | Transcript.

· Writing Feedback Tool.

[u09d1] Unit 9 Discussion 1

UNIT 9 Discussion 1 

Exploring the Etiology of Schizophrenia

In their book Divided Minds, identical twins Carolyn Spiro and Pamela Spiro Wagner describe a close childhood relationship, apart from typical sibling rivalries. Carolyn often felt she had to prove that she was as intelligent and creative as Pamela. As they entered their teenage years, however, the twins grew apart. Pamela’s increasingly bizarre behaviors became an embarrassment to Carolyn. By the time the twins were college students at Brown University, Pamela was becoming more and more reclusive. Eventually, Pamela had a psychotic episode, although it was years before she was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia. Carolyn went on to graduate from Brown and then from Harvard Medical School. She is now a practicing psychiatrist. Pamela lives nearby, doing her artwork when she can but constantly battling to keep her schizophrenia under control with medications and therapy. The twins once again are very close emotionally.

Address the following using headings to match content in each bullet point:

· Drawing from the unit readings and your understanding of the etiology of schizophrenia, how might you explain why Pamela developed schizophrenia but Carolyn did not?

Support your ideas with references to the course texts, articles from this learning unit, articles from the Optional Readings, or articles from peer-reviewed journals that you locate in the Capella University Library.

Response Guidelines

Respond to the initial discussion post of one other learner. What reactions do you have to the ideas the learner has presented? Include examples from your own experience to support your perspective, and raise questions to continue the dialogue.

Learning Components

This activity will help you achieve the following learning components:

· Identify the main symptoms observed in persons who are experiencing psychological disorder.

· Use language appropriate for a counseling professional.

· Cite and reference resources, giving appropriate credit for another’s work.

Resources

· Discussion Participation Scoring Guide.

· Capella University Library.

· Masters in Counseling – Research Guide.

UNIT 9 ASSIGNMENT TEMPLATE

[Unit and Assignment Title]

[Learner Name]

[COURSE NUMBER – NAME]

[Date]

[Professor Name]

 

Unit and Assignment Title

Review paper guidelines on page requirements and number of sources required.  Unless citing a classic work, aim to cite research articles and texts published within the past 5 years.  Optional articles in the course syllabus can be located by entering the title of the article in the search tool Summon found on the main page of the Capella Library. When you finish writing your paper, re-read it to check for errors and make sure your ideas flow well. A helpful tip is to read your paper aloud to yourself.  Please submit your papers to turnitin to avoid plagiarism and improve the originality in your writing. Also, remember as a Capella learner you have FREE access through iGuide to personal tutoring services with Smarthinking.com.

Presenting Concerns: Case of Kimi

Provide a description of the most relevant symptoms that seem to be causing Kimi the most distress or danger because they deviate from normal and represent dysfunction. Include how these symptoms fit within a systemic or mental health focused view of psychopathology. The Distinguished criterion is, “Evaluates presenting symptoms, issues, and relevant history, for three clients and supported by relevant sources.”.  This should be presented in full sentences formatted in a paragraph with citations to support your evaluation.

Differential Diagnosis: Case of Kimi

Explain how you moved through the process of selecting the diagnoses that are possibilities that need to be considered. This may include the decision trees, but may also include a wider review of DSM diagnoses.  The Distinguished criterion is, “Explains the methods used for differential diagnosis in three case studies supported by scholarly sources.”. This should be presented in full sentences formatted in a paragraph.

Evalaution of Assessment Results: Case of Kimi

You are encourage to consider the List of Assessment Tools at the end of this docment described in the optional articles listed. Review the assessments carefully noting the nature of the data being generated and how it will be interpreted for the client. You may also select assessment tools from Section III of the DSM.  The Distinguished criterion is “Evaluates the use of assessment results to diagnose developmental, behavioral, and mental disorders for three case studies supported by scholarly sources”.

DSM and ICD Diagnosis: Case of Kimi

Address the Distinguished criterion, “Applies the current DSM and ICD to the diagnosis of a focus client seen in family counseling and an additional family member, and providing support for diagnostic choices”.   Assume Kimi has presented for treatment with her parents. List the code for both the current DSM and ICD. A chart listing ICD codes that correspond to DSM can be found at the APA website. After you list the diagnosis and applicable V or Z codes that provide a context, explain how you came to decide the diagnosis is appropriate in a paragraph.

Medication Referral/Consultation: Case of Kimi

Address the Distinguished criterion, “Describes the indications and contraindictions of psychopharmacological medications for appropriate medical referral and consultation supported by scholarly literature”. Describe whether a referral for a medication consultation is appropriate for Kimi and include what would be the specific indications (potential benefits) amd contraindications (risks). This should be presented in full sentences formatted in a paragraph citing scholarly sources.

Presenting Concerns: Case of Julio

Provide a description of the most relevant symptoms that seem to be causing Julio the most distress or danger because they deviate from normal and represent dysfunction. Include how these symptoms fit within a systemic or mental health focused view of psychopathology. The Distinguished criterion is, “Evaluates presenting symptoms, issues, and relevant history, for three clients and supported by relevant sources.”.  This should be presented in full sentences formatted in a paragraph with citations to support your evaluation.

Differential Diagnosis: Case of Julio

Explain how you moved through the process of selecting the diagnoses that are possibilities that need to be considered. This may include the decision trees, but may also include a wider review of DSM diagnoses. The Distinguished criterion is, “Explains the methods used for differential diagnosis in three case studies supported by scholarly sources.”. This should be presented in full sentences formatted in a paragraph.

Evalaution of Assessment Results: Case of Julio

You are encourage to consider the List of Assessment Tools at the end of this docment described in the optional articles listed. Review the assessments carefully noting the nature of the data being generated and how it will be interpreted for the client. You may also select assessment tools from Section III of the DSM. The Distinguished criterion is “Evaluates the use of assessment results to diagnose developmental, behavioral, and mental disorders for three case studies supported by scholarly sources”.

DSM and ICD Diagnosis: Case of Julio

Address the Distinguished criterion, “Applies the current DSM and ICD to the diagnosis of a focus client seen in family counseling and an additional family member, and providing support for diagnostic choices”.   Assume Julio has presented for treatment with his partner, Justin. List the code for both the current DSM and ICD. A chart listing ICD codes that correspond to DSM can be found at the APA website. After you list the diagnosis and applicable V or Z codes that provide a context, explain how you came to decide the diagnosis is appropriate in a paragraph.

Medication Referral/Consultation: Case of Julio

Address the Distinguished criterion, “Describes the indications and contraindictions of psychopharmacological medications for appropriate medical referral and consultation supported by scholarly literature”. Describe whether a referral for a medication consultation is appropriate for Julio and include what would be the specific indications (potential benefits) amd contraindications (risks). This should be presented in full sentences formatted in a paragraph citing scholarly sources.

Presenting Concerns: Case of Reese or Daneer (Indicate selection in each heading)

Select either the case of Reese or Daneer for this section

Provide a description of the most relevant symptoms that seem to be causing the client the most distress or danger because they deviate from normal and represent dysfunction. Include how these symptoms fit within a systemic or mental health focused view of psychopathology. The Distinguished criterion is, “Evaluates presenting symptoms, issues, and relevant history, for three clients and supported by relevant sources.”.  This should be presented in full sentences formatted in a paragraph with citations to support your evaluation.

Differential Diagnosis: Case of 

Explain how you moved through the process of selecting the diagnoses that are possibilities that need to be considered. This may include the decision trees, but may also include a wider review of DSM diagnoses. The Distinguished criterion is, “Explains the methods used for differential diagnosis in three case studies supported by scholarly sources.”. This should be presented in full sentences formatted in a paragraph.

Evalaution of Assessment Results: Case of 

You are encourage to consider the List of Assessment Tools at the end of this docment described in the optional articles listed. Review the assessments carefully noting the nature of the data being generated and how it will be interpreted for the client. You may also select assessment tools from Section III of the DSM. The Distinguished criterion is “Evaluates the use of assessment results to diagnose developmental, behavioral, and mental disorders for three case studies supported by scholarly sources”.

DSM and ICD Diagnosis: Case of 

Address the Distinguished criterion, “Applies the current DSM and ICD to the diagnosis of a focus client seen in family counseling and an additional family member, and providing support for diagnostic choices”.   Assume the client has presented for treatment with their family. List the code for both the current DSM and ICD. A chart listing ICD codes that correspond to DSM can be found at the APA website. After you list the diagnosis and applicable V or Z codes that provide a context, explain how you came to decide the diagnosis is appropriate in a paragraph.

Medication Referral/Consultation: Case of 

Address the Distinguished criterion, “Describes the indications and contraindictions of psychopharmacological medications for appropriate medical referral and consultation supported by scholarly literature”. Describe whether a referral for a medication consultation is appropriate for the client and include what would be the specific indications (potential benefits) amd contraindications (risks). This should be presented in full sentences formatted in a paragraph citing scholarly sources.

References

Hamilton, E., & Carr, A. (2016). Systematic review of Self‐Report family assessment measures. Family Process, 55(1), 16-30. doi:16)10.1111/famp.12200

NOTE:  Consult your APA manual for proper examples on citing and referencing APA style. The Capella Writing Center also has helpful tutorials.

Case Study 10-53: Zena Freeman is a contention between a student and her male teacher (Dr. Macho Mann ) Organizational Psychology course. She goes to her teacher requesting help understanding specific organizational psychology research ideas. Educator Macho Mann remarks his student that women don’t have a place in the course since they are not suited for the field and exclusively decline to answer her questions, yet he kept on criticizing her and the female sex overall. He went ahead about how women are inadmissible for function in the business world and utilized her issues understanding specific ideas as his proof to help this. A way to deal with breaking down this case study would be analyzing why a renowned teacher wants to disparage his student looking for his assistance and clarifying which ethical and moral violations he has supported.

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Case Study 10-53: Zena Freeman is a contention between a student and her male teacher (Dr. Macho Mann ) Organizational Psychology course. She goes to her teacher requesting help understanding specific organizational psychology research ideas. Educator Macho Mann remarks his student that women don’t have a place in the course since they are not suited for the field and exclusively decline to answer her questions, yet he kept on criticizing her and the female sex overall. He went ahead about how women are inadmissible for function in the business world and utilized her issues understanding specific ideas as his proof to help this. A way to deal with breaking down this case study would be analyzing why a renowned teacher wants to disparage his student looking for his assistance and clarifying which ethical and moral violations he has supported.

Ethical Conflict was::

The main ethical conflict includes the standard of “Human Relations” and the guideline of “Regard for People’s Rights and Dignity.” The standard of human relations incorporates sexual harassment, unfair discrimination, exploitative relationships, and avoiding harm. These were available for Zena’s case. Zena was subjected to unfair discrimination exclusively because she is a girl. She was likewise subjected to a type of sexual harassment. Although there were no immediate sexual references or inappropriate touching, she is sexually harassed by Macho Mann’s attempt to keep her in a subordinate position by exclusion and ridicule (Koocher, 2016). The Respect for People’s Rights and Dignity is described as respecting the dignity and worth of all people, their right to privacy, confidentiality, and self-determination. Be aware of, and respect cultural and role differences, and don’t willingly participate or condone activities of others based on prejudices (“Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct.”, 2017).

INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOMEWORK

in this milestone, apply the APA Code of Ethics to your chosen case study vignette and expand the outline of your final case study analysis paper you began in Milestone Two.

The APA Code of Ethics Principles a. Identify and define all five principles b. Highlight, bold, or summarize all that might apply to your case study vignette’s ethical conflict c. Justify why highlighted or bolded principles apply to your case study vignette’s ethical conflict 6. The APA Code of Ethics Standards a. List and define all ten standards b. Highlight, bold, or summarize all that might apply to your case study vignette’s ethical conflict c. Justify why highlighted or bolded standards apply to your case study vignette’s ethical conflict 7. Statement of Culture and Social Orientations in the Case Study

How many abductions of children, by one of their parents, occur in the United States annually?

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How many abductions of children, by one of their parents, occur in the

United States annually?

A. 2,500

B. 33,400

C. 203,900

D. 654,200

2. What is NOT a quality that forensic psychologists have identified as

something that will increase the risk of abduction?

A. Parents with strong ties to their children

B. Parents who view the other parent as incompetent

C. Parents with a distrust of the courts

D. Parents with a history of other criminal activity

3. If a psychologist who acted as a couple’s marriage counselor advised

the judge on custody when the couple divorced, they would have

A. served as a mediator.

B. a dual relationship.

C. broken the law.

D. served the best interests of the child.

4. What is NOT an advantage of mediation?

A. Psychologists are more often consulted.

B. The proceedings are usually confidential.

C. Participants are more satisfied with the process.

D. Cases are settled more quickly.

5. There is a move toward more compulsory mediation of custody disputes

mainly because it:

A. results in better adjustment of children post-divorce.

B. reduces the workload of the courts.

C. decreases the association between parental and child problems.

D. allows the mediator to advocate for the less powerful spouse.

6. When a psychologist gives a recommendation on the best custody arrangement,

they are acting as a:

A. mediator.

B. fact witness.

C. court-appointed evaluator.

D. advocate.

ESSAY QUESTIONS (3 POINTS):

7. Distinguish between system variables and estimator variables. Which can be controlled by the criminal justice system?

8. Do witnesses and victims make mistakes in identification of perpetrators? How often?

9.What are some procedural errors that police make in questioning eyewitnesses?

10. Has the Supreme Court taken a position on the use of lineups by the police? What is it?

Multiple Choice: (2 points)

11. The number of arrests or prosecutions relative to the overall crime rate is

also known as the:

A. success ratio.

B. clearance rate.

C. sociocriminal balance.

D. adjusted crime index.

12. What did Justice Brennan consider the strongest piece of evidence in a case?

A. Eyewitness testimony

B. A confession

C. Expert witness testimony

D. DNA evidence

13. A procedure used by the police in the Paul Ingram case was:

A. searching his house without a warrant.

B. not issuing him his Miranda rights prior to interrogation.

C. not allowing him to have his lawyer present during his interrogation.

D. using interrogation techniques that effectively brainwashed him.

14. People assume that most confessions are:

A. false.

B. obtained only with great difficulty.

C. true.

D. freely given by the guilty party.

15. Which of the following is NOT a type of false confession as discussed in Chapter

11?

A. Plea-bargaining

B. Voluntary

C. Coerced-compliant

D. Coerced-internalized

16. Which of the following is NOT a motivation for coerced-compliant

confessions as discussed in Chapter 11?

A. To escape further interrogation

B. To gain a promised benefit

C. Plea bargaining for previous crimes

D. To avoid punishment

17. Which of the following was listed in Chapter 12 as a reason why “trial

consultants” may be better thought of as “ litigation consultants”?

A. Because of lack of certification, the term ‘trial consultant’ may be misleading to the public.

B. The increasing addition of social scientists to the field has expanded duties beyond simply consulting at the trial.

C. Attorneys may be reluctant to hire ‘trial consultants’ because they feel that they do not need help with the actual trial portion of the case.

D. People see the name ‘trial consultant’ and attach negative connotations.

18. How many states currently license or certify trial consultants?

A. 0

B. 8

C. 23

D. All 50

19. When did “scientific jury selection” begin?

A. 1940s

B. 1960s

C. 1970s

D. 1980s

20. The majority of cases in which trial consultants are used are

A. criminal trials.

B. capital trials.

C. civil trials.

D. international trials.

21. What does a peremptory challenge do?

A. Strike testimony from the record

B. Change the venue of a trial

C. Make evidence inadmissible

D. Dismiss a prospective juror

22. What was the outcome when four New York City police officers were charged

with killing Amadou Diallo?

A. The police officers were found not guilty.

B. The police officers were found guilty of first-degree murder.

C. The officers were found guilty of second-degree murder.

D. The officers were found guilty of manslaughter.

23. ______ is considered by social scientists to be an attitude while ________

is considered to be a behavior.

A. Prejudice; discrimination

B. Prejudice; stereotyping

C. Discrimination; prejudice

D. Discrimination; stereotyping

24. What is NOT true of a prejudicial attitude?

A. It is always illogical.

B. It is always negative.

C. It is always unjustified.

D. It is always toward a group as a whole.

25. A belief that “Blacks are getting too demanding in their push for equal rights”

reflects

A. adverse impact.

B. disparate impact.

C. disparate treatment.

D. modern racism.*

26. If a person is homophobic and does not request a transfer when assigned a gay client

they are displaying:

A. discrimination and prejudice.

B. discrimination, but not prejudice.

C. prejudice, but not discrimination.

D. neither prejudice, nor discrimination.

27. The term sexual harassment was apparently first coined in what year?

A. 1954

B. 1968

C. 1974

D. 1992

28. In using the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to address sexual

harassment, a person:

A. is entitled to only back pay.

B. may be embroiled in lengthy court proceedings.

C. may have their award amount reduced by a judge.

D. goes through the criminal, rather than civil justice system.

29. The Supreme Court ruled that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964:

A. did not apply to sexual harassment of any kind.

B. did apply to same-sex encounters.

C. did not apply to same-sex encounters.

D. did not apply to male victims of sexual harassment.

30. In large-scale surveys of the prevalence of sexual harassment, about what percent

of female employees report that they have been the targets of unwanted sexual

attention?

A. 10%

B. 20%

C. 30%

D. 40%

31. According to Chapter 13, one out of every _____ female faculty members at

United States colleges and universities have reported experiencing sexual

harassment.

A. 3

B. 5

C. 7

D. 9

32. In Panetti v. Quarterman (2007), the Supreme Court ruled that:

A. Panetti was incompetent and could not be executed.

B. death row inmates could still litigate their competency after an execution date has been set.

C. Panetti was mentally ill, but was still competent and could be executed.

D. mentally ill defendants cannot represent themselves and so Panetti should get a new trial.

33. Since the death penalty was reinstated in the United States in 1976,

approximately how many people have been executed?

A. 90

B. 300

C. 700

D. 1100

34. In which country did 90% of executions take place in 2004?

A. China

B. Iran

C. Russia

D. The United States

35. The APA unanimously passed a resolution calling for the suspension of the

penalty largely due to:

A. problems with the implementation of the death penalty.

B. the unethical behavior of prosecutors.

C. values of the importance of individual life and justice.

D. the number of mentally ill inmates on death row.

36. A capital case is one:

A. that has received a great deal of publicity.

B. involving the theft of capital assets.

C. in which the death penalty is sought.

D. that occurred in the nation’s capital.

37. What would be the correct chronological of roles for a forensic psychologist

in a potential death penalty case?

A. Change of venue survey, Assessing competency to stand trial, Mitigation assessment, Jury selection

B. Change of venue survey, Mitigation assessment, Jury selection, Assessing competency to stand trial

C. Assessing competency to stand trial, Change of venue survey, Jury selection, Mitigation assessment

D. Assessing competency to stand trial, Jury selection, Mitigation assessment, Change of venue survey

38. What is NOT one of the ways psychologists may bring psychological knowledge

to the attention of legislative bodies as discussed in the text?

A. Providing expert testimony at legislative hearings

B. Lobbying

C. Publishing articles in political science journals

D. Placing psychologists on legislative staffs

39. The use of psychologists as expert witnesses in legislative issues is:

A. more common at the state rather than national level.

B. more common at the national rather than the state level.

C. equally common in the state and national levels.

D. not allowed at either the state or national level.

40. With regard to the American Psychological Association, which of the following

court decisions reflects a guild issue?

A. Challenging the acceptability of insurance companies denying coverage when clients’ treatment was by a psychologist instead of a psychiatrist

B. Challenging the admissibility of evidence based on a polygraph examination

C. Suggesting the lower limit on jury size

D. Advocating the right of a sexually abused child to testify via closed circuit television rather than in the courtroom.

41. The first amicus brief that was composed largely of empirical findings rather than

past cases and statutes was:

A. Plessy v. Ferguson.

B. Muller v. Oregon.

C. Dred Scott v. Sandford.

D. Brown v. Board of Education.

42. The Supreme Court decision that established the principle of “separate

but equal” accommodations for different races was:

A. Plessy v. Ferguson.

B. Muller v. Oregon.

C. Dred Scott v. Sandford.

D. Brown v. Board of Education.

43. A review of psychological research indicates that, in contrast to larger juries, smaller juries:

A. are more likely to encourage dissent.

B. decrease the likelihood of a conviction

C. are less likely to fail to reach a verdict.

D. are less representative of majority viewpoints

43. Claude Ballew was convicted of what charge?

A. Armed robbery

B. Sexual abuse

C. Murder

D. Obscenity

44. What was the outcome of Claude Ballew’s appeal to the Supreme Court?

A. His conviction was overturned, because too may potential jurors were dismissed.

B. His conviction was overturned, because the jury was too small.

C. His conviction was overturned, because he was denied the right to confront his accuser.

D. His conviction was upheld.

45. When did the American Psychological Association, as an organization,

submit its first amicus brief to the Supreme Court?

A. In 1954, on school desegregation

B. In 1962, on expert witnesses

C. In 1979, on jury research

D. In 1986, on homosexuality

46. Which case dealt with the right of psychologists as expert witnesses to state their

professional opinions?

A. Bowers v. Hardwick

B. Maryland v. Craig

C. Jenkins v. United States

D. Ballew v. Georgia

47. A brief intended to be an objective summary of research is known as a:

A. science-translation brief.

B. Brandeis brief.

C. advocacy brief.

D. fact witness brief.

48. The APA has sponsored at least one amicus brief on which of the following topics?

A. The death penalty and death-qualified jurors

B. Abortion rights of minors

C. Children’s rights as witnesses in court

D. All of these choices

49. A brief that takes a position on some legal or public policy issues is a:

A. science-translation brief.

B. Brandeis brief.

C. advocacy brief.

D. fact witness brief.

50. The Supreme Court’s decision clearly disagreed with the conclusions of APA’s brief in which of the following?

A. Bowers v. Hardwick

B. Maryland v. Craig

C. Jenkins v. United States

D. Ballew v. Georgia