Question 1

The majority of criminal cases go to trial, while the majority of civil cases are resolved through negotiation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Research with mock juries suggests that research-based testimony is favored over clinical testimony.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The term bench trial is synonymous with the term ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   criminal trial
B)   trial by jury
C)   preemptory challenge
D)   court trialE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 4

A family dispute involving end-of-life issues will likely be considered a ______ case.

Accepted Answer

A)   bench
B)   medical
C)   criminal
D)   civilE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 5

Which violence risk assessment instrument is an actuarial measure designed for adult male sex offenders?

Accepted Answer

A)   Static-99
B)   ERASOR
C)   HCR-20
D)   SAVRYE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 6

What is the role of an expert witness?

Accepted Answer

A)   to help the judge or jury make decisions that are beyond knowledge of the typical layperson
B)   to explain the myriad psychological effects of highly traumatic events
C)   to provide testimony on the ultimate issue
D)   to advocate for the rights of a falsely accused defendantE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 7

Duty to warn is to ______ as the general acceptance rule is to ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   the Frye standard; the Tarasoff requirement
B)   the Tarasoff requirement; the Frye standard
C)   confidentiality; stalking
D)   stalking; confidentialityE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

Mental health court is a type of specialty court.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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The majority of criminal cases go to trial, while the majority of civil cases are resolved through negotiation.

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The term bench trial is synonymous with the term ______.

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Mental health court is a type of specialty court.

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Duty to warn is to as the general acceptance rule is to .

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Research with mock juries suggests that research-based testimony is favored over clinical testimony.

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What is the role of an expert witness?

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Which violence risk assessment instrument is an actuarial measure designed for adult male sex offenders?

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A family dispute involving end-of-life issues will likely be considered a ______ case.

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The majority of criminal cases go to trial, while the majority of civil cases are resolved through negotiation.

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The term bench trial is synonymous with the term ______.

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Mental health court is a type of specialty court.

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Duty to warn is to ______ as the general acceptance rule is to ______.

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Research with mock juries suggests that research-based testimony is favored over clinical testimony.

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What is the role of an expert witness?

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Which violence risk assessment instrument is an actuarial measure designed for adult male sex offenders?

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A family dispute involving end-of-life issues will likely be considered a ______ case.

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Duty to warn is to as the general acceptance rule is to .

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