Questions from Forensic Psychology

Q: Compare the assessment of competence to stand trial and that of sanity

Compare the assessment of competence to stand trial and that of sanity/criminal responsibility.

Q: What is the role of the forensic psychologist in a.

What is the role of the forensic psychologist in a. capital sentencing and b. sexually violent predator proceedings?

Q: Provide three findings from the research literature on custody evaluations and the

Provide three findings from the research literature on custody evaluations and the effects of custody arrangements on children.

Q: What is monocultural psychology, and what challenges does it present to

What is monocultural psychology, and what challenges does it present to forensic psychologists?

Q: Are persons with disabilities more likely to be victims of crime?

Are persons with disabilities more likely to be victims of crime? Explain your answer

Q: What are the two venues in which victims of crime may seek

What are the two venues in which victims of crime may seek recourse?

Q: List and describe any five rights granted to victims as a result

List and describe any five rights granted to victims as a result of the Crime Victims’ Rights Act of 2004.

Q: What type of information about victimization is available from the NCVS?

What type of information about victimization is available from the NCVS?

Q: List some of the common psychological effects of crime on its victims

List some of the common psychological effects of crime on its victims.

Q: What role do forensic psychologists play in dealing with the co-

What role do forensic psychologists play in dealing with the co-victims of criminal homicide?