PSYC39 Chapter 1: Introduction Quiz

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What did James Cattell's studies of the reliability of eyewitness testimony in 1895 reveal?

Subjects were not confident of the accuracy of their recall, even when it was accurate

Subjects were uncertain about the accuracy of their recall, even when it was accurate

Subjects were generally accurate in their recall and not very confident

Subjects were quite confident of the accuracy of their recall, even when it was inaccurate (correct)

What distinguishes forensic psychology from clinical psychology?

Both focus primarily on mental health treatment but differ in their approach

Forensic psychology focuses on mental health treatment, while clinical psychology focuses on legal issues

Clinical psychology focuses on mental health treatment, while forensic psychology focuses on legal issues (correct)

Both focus primarily on legal issues but differ in their approach

What area does forensic psychology contribute to and inform in terms of forensic mental health services?

Research, treatment models, and formal testing for the Courts (correct)

Only treatment models

Only research

Only formal testing for the Courts

What did James Cattell's studies of eyewitness testimony represent?

The first psycho-legal experiments conducted in the United States Signup and view all the answers

What is included in the scope of practice in clinical forensic psychology?

Models of training and core competencies required for effective practice Signup and view all the answers

In what areas does forensic psychology contribute to and inform forensic mental health services?

Research, treatment models, and formal testing for the Courts Signup and view all the answers

Who provided the first use of expert testimony in a criminal case in 1896?

Albert von Schrenck-Notzing Signup and view all the answers

In which case did William Marston provide expert testimony, setting the standards for expert testimony in U.S. federal court?

Frye v. United States Signup and view all the answers

What did the Michigan Supreme Court stress as the criteria for determining expert witness status in People v. Hawthorne?

Educational background Signup and view all the answers

What resolution did the AMA issue regarding the qualification to diagnose mental illness?

'Only medically trained doctors were qualified to diagnose mental illness' Signup and view all the answers

What does 'amicus curiae' mean?

'Court friend' Signup and view all the answers

What did the judge state in Jenkins v. The United States regarding psychologists' qualification to assess mental illness?

'Clinical psychologists were qualified to provide expert opinions on mental illness' Signup and view all the answers

Who was a Harvard professor and provided the basis for forensic psychology to emerge in North America?

Hugo Munsterberg Signup and view all the answers

What led to greater accuracy when having children provide a free narrative description of events before being asked specific questions, according to Binet (1900)?

'Having children provide free narrative description' Signup and view all the answers

Who was a student of Munsterberg and acted as a consultant to police departments?

'William Marston Signup and view all the answers

'Turf Wars' refer to the argument over the qualification of whom?

'Psychologists' Signup and view all the answers

PSYC39 Chapter 1: Introduction Quiz

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