Psych 101 quiz 9 Latest Updated 2022
Graded A
"Forensic psychology and careers in psychology and law are just as action-packed as Hollywood
and the media portrays them to be." How accurate is the previous statement? ✔
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Psych 101 quiz 9 Latest Updated 2022
Graded A
"Forensic psychology and careers in psychology and law are just as action-packed as Hollywood
and the media portrays them to be." How accurate is the previous statement? ✔✔Rarely true
True or False: A common practice of forensic psychologist is criminal profiling. ✔✔F
What is the main difference between psychology and law and forensic psychology? ✔✔Forensic
psychology applies to the legal system, while psychology and the law has a broader application
According to the book, which profession is one of the most demanding and taxing of all service
positions? ✔✔Police Officer
Which of the following is a part of the job duties of police officers? ✔✔Investigating a crime scene
Directing traffic
Providing first aid
How is knowing psychology beneficial to a correctional officer? ✔✔They work in the same
environment that offenders live in
What is an advantage that Probation and Parole officers have over most other law enforcement
positions? ✔✔It is safer
Why do some believe that Juvenile Detention Workers have a more desirable job? ✔✔There is
hope that the juveniles they work with will change
All of the following describe the job of a forensic science technician, except...? ✔✔Search for and
arrest the believed offenderWhich of the following are true regarding psychologits and politics? ✔✔ALL: Psychologists of
any discipline can pursue political careers
Psychologists have been elected in both federal and state legislative bodies
There are increasing opportunities for psychologists to be active in public policy
On average, how much does the salary increase for correctional mental health entry-level positions
compared to similar entry-level positions in noncorrectional settings? ✔✔$5,000
What is a difference between master's level correctional work compared to doctoral level work?
✔✔Doctoral level work is to develop specialized programs, while master's level work is to deliver
those programs to the offenders who need them.
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With which job might Master's and doctoral level psychologists conduct evaluations in court cases
related to the following: Criminal Evaluations, Divorce and child custody, Personal Injury, Antidiscrimination and Entitlement laws ✔✔Forensic Examiner
In what work setting would it be unlikely to find a forensic examiner? ✔✔Schools/Universities
What is the most common activity of police psychologists? ✔✔Provide preemployment
evaluations
Things such as "case analysis, identification of expert witnesses, review of reports and forensic
evidence" are usually all included in what courtroom process? ✔✔Trial Consultation
What program was created to help psychologists learn more about public policy and how
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