Question 1

Provisions of the Supreme Court decision known as Addington v. Texas (1979)  included all of the following EXCEPT

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A)   more than just the promise of improving one's quality of life is required for involuntary commitment.
B)   if non-dangerous people can survive in the community with the help of others, they should not be detained against their will.
C)   needing treatment or having a grave disability is sufficient to commit someone with a mental illness.
D)   the government has limited ability to commit individuals unless they are dangerous.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

Which of the goals of deinstitutionalization have been accomplished?

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A)   The closing of large psychiatric hospitals
B)   The creation of a network of community mental health centers
C)   Both of these
D)   Neither of theseE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

Beginning in the mid-1970s, authorities were unable to confine non-dangerous mentally ill patients, a policy that emphasized _.

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A)   individual freedom
B)   society's rights
C)   both of these
D)   neither of theseE) All of the above
F) A) and D) A

Question 4

Which of the following psychological tests has been used to accurately identify malingering in people claiming to have posttraumatic stress disorder?

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A)   Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) 
B)   Wechsler Adult Scale of Intelligence (WAIS) 
C)   Rorschach Malingering Detection Test (RMDT) 
D)   Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

In the textbook case of Arthur, who was diagnosed with brief psychotic disorder after talking about his secret plans both to save the world's starving children and to break into a foreign embassy, his parents were unable to have him admitted to a psychiatric hospital because Arthur was

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A)   diagnosed incorrectly.
B)   not considered dangerous to himself or others.
C)   no longer covered by their health insurance.
D)   a minor child.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 6

Research data suggest that mental health professionals appear to have expertise in all of the following areas EXCEPT

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A)   identifying malingering.
B)   assessing competence to stand trial.
C)   predicting long-term risk of violence.
D)   making reliable diagnoses according to DSM-5 criteria.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

According to the 1975 case of O'Connor v. Donaldson, a non-dangerous mentally ill individual

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A)   must be given medication to control the possibility of dangerous tendencies developing.
B)   cannot be confined in an institution if capable of functioning safely on the outside.
C)   must be confined in an institution in case a violent episode occurs.
D)   can be released from an institution only if relatives agree to provide care.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 8

During civil commitment proceedings, juries rely on mental health professionals as expert witnesses to assess a person's potential for future violence. Research suggests that mental health professionals can make reliable predictions about dangerousness over the .

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A)   short term (2-20 days) 
B)   long term (>20 days) 
C)   both of these
D)   neither of theseE) C) and D)
F) All of the above A

Question 9

Whether a particular intervention is effective with different patients, in different settings, or with different therapists is referred to as _.

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A)   generalizability
B)   feasibility
C)   external reliability
D)   clinical replicationE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 10

What was one outcome of the attempted assassination of President Reagan in 1981?

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A)   Stricter gun control laws
B)   More Secret Service agents to protect the President of the United States
C)   Improved screening procedures for the mentally ill
D)   Greater public acceptance of the insanity defenseE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 11

During the 1980s, homelessness was blamed on strict civil commitment criteria and deinstitutionalization, two policies that included all of the following EXCEPT

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A)   limits on conditions for involuntary commitment.
B)   limits placed on how long a mentally ill patient could stay in a hospital.
C)   closing of large psychiatric hospitals.
D)   increased numbers of mental health professionals working in psychiatric hospitals.E) None of the above
F) A) and D) D

Question 12

Since Roberto has been found incompetent to stand trial, he will be committed to a mental health facility. After a reasonable period of time, the law requires any one of the following outcomes EXCEPT

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A)   he must be found competent.
B)   he must be set free.
C)   he must be medicated.
D)   he must be committed under civil law.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 13

What was the public reaction to the 1981 jury verdict that found John Hinckley, the attempted assassin of President Reagan, not guilty by reason of insanity?

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A)   Acceptance
B)   Outrage
C)   Disappointment
D)   DisinterestE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 14

You have read an article in the newspaper about a rapist who was convicted under a "sexual predator law." You know that this person will be

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A)   hospitalized immediately in a psychiatric institution that has a sexual offenders unit.
B)   sentenced to an indefinite term in a prison that has a separate section for rapists.
C)   hospitalized for treatment and then imprisoned if the treatment is not effective.
D)   incarcerated for a specific term and then civilly committed if judged still dangerous.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 15

Which of the following statements does NOT apply to the American Law Institute (ALI)  study of the insanity defense?

Accepted Answer

A)   Mentally ill people must be distinguished from those without mental disorders.
B)   The threat of punishment will usually deter a mentally ill person from committing a crime.
C)   Mentally ill people who commit crimes should be treated for their illness until improved and then released from confinement.
D)   Mentally ill people who cannot control their behavior must be shielded from legal consequences.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 16

In Riggins v. Nevada (1992) , the Supreme Court ruled that a person cannot be forced to take antipsychotic medication because

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A)   it would be unconstitutional.
B)   it would not be in the patient's best interests.
C)   there is a potential for negative side effects.
D)   it would interfere with the patient's competency to stand trial.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

In 1986, Congress passed the Protection and Advocacy for Mentally Ill Individuals Act to provide agencies in each state that would

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A)   act as legal advocates for the mentally ill.
B)   investigate allegations of abuse and neglect.
C)   both of these
D)   neither of theseE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Which of the following is (are)  specified in civil commitment laws?

Accepted Answer

A)   When a person can be legally declared to have a mental illness
B)   When a person can be placed in a mental hospital for treatment
C)   Both of these
D)   Neither of theseE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

In Supreme Court rulings such as O'Connor v. Donaldson and Addington v. Texas, it was argued that the criteria for involuntary commitment should include .

Accepted Answer

A)   dangerousness
B)   mental illness
C)   both of these
D)   neither of theseE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 20

Margaret has been schizophrenic for many years and has been hospitalized several times. She has paranoid delusions and hallucinations. Her speech is rambling and incoherent. Most recently, Margaret got a hold of a gun and shot several people, believing that they were her enemies. Following her arrest, what is the most likely scenario for Margaret?

Accepted Answer

A)   If convicted, she will go to prison.
B)   Following a trial, she will be hospitalized again.
C)   Her case will never go to trial.
D)   She will be found competent to stand trial.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Exam 16: Mental Health Services: Legal and Ethical Issues

Provisions of the Supreme Court decision known as Addington v. Texas (1979) included all of the following EXCEPT

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Which of the goals of deinstitutionalization have been accomplished?

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Beginning in the mid-1970s, authorities were unable to confine non-dangerous mentally ill patients, a policy that emphasized _.

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Which of the following psychological tests has been used to accurately identify malingering in people claiming to have posttraumatic stress disorder?

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In the textbook case of Arthur, who was diagnosed with brief psychotic disorder after talking about his secret plans both to save the world's starving children and to break into a foreign embassy, his parents were unable to have him admitted to a psychiatric hospital because Arthur was

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Research data suggest that mental health professionals appear to have expertise in all of the following areas EXCEPT

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According to the 1975 case of O'Connor v. Donaldson, a non-dangerous mentally ill individual

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During civil commitment proceedings, juries rely on mental health professionals as expert witnesses to assess a person's potential for future violence. Research suggests that mental health professionals can make reliable predictions about dangerousness over the .

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Whether a particular intervention is effective with different patients, in different settings, or with different therapists is referred to as _.

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What was one outcome of the attempted assassination of President Reagan in 1981?

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During the 1980s, homelessness was blamed on strict civil commitment criteria and deinstitutionalization, two policies that included all of the following EXCEPT

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Since Roberto has been found incompetent to stand trial, he will be committed to a mental health facility. After a reasonable period of time, the law requires any one of the following outcomes EXCEPT

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What was the public reaction to the 1981 jury verdict that found John Hinckley, the attempted assassin of President Reagan, not guilty by reason of insanity?

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You have read an article in the newspaper about a rapist who was convicted under a "sexual predator law." You know that this person will be

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Which of the following statements does NOT apply to the American Law Institute (ALI) study of the insanity defense?

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In Riggins v. Nevada (1992) , the Supreme Court ruled that a person cannot be forced to take antipsychotic medication because

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In 1986, Congress passed the Protection and Advocacy for Mentally Ill Individuals Act to provide agencies in each state that would

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Which of the following is (are) specified in civil commitment laws?

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In Supreme Court rulings such as O'Connor v. Donaldson and Addington v. Texas, it was argued that the criteria for involuntary commitment should include .

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Exam 16: Mental Health Services: Legal and Ethical Issues

Provisions of the Supreme Court decision known as Addington v. Texas (1979) included all of the following EXCEPT

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Which of the goals of deinstitutionalization have been accomplished?

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Beginning in the mid-1970s, authorities were unable to confine non-dangerous mentally ill patients, a policy that emphasized _.

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Which of the following psychological tests has been used to accurately identify malingering in people claiming to have posttraumatic stress disorder?

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Research data suggest that mental health professionals appear to have expertise in all of the following areas EXCEPT

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According to the 1975 case of O'Connor v. Donaldson, a non-dangerous mentally ill individual

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Whether a particular intervention is effective with different patients, in different settings, or with different therapists is referred to as _.

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What was one outcome of the attempted assassination of President Reagan in 1981?

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What was the public reaction to the 1981 jury verdict that found John Hinckley, the attempted assassin of President Reagan, not guilty by reason of insanity?

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You have read an article in the newspaper about a rapist who was convicted under a "sexual predator law." You know that this person will be

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Which of the following statements does NOT apply to the American Law Institute (ALI) study of the insanity defense?

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In Riggins v. Nevada (1992) , the Supreme Court ruled that a person cannot be forced to take antipsychotic medication because

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In 1986, Congress passed the Protection and Advocacy for Mentally Ill Individuals Act to provide agencies in each state that would

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Which of the following is (are) specified in civil commitment laws?

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In Supreme Court rulings such as O'Connor v. Donaldson and Addington v. Texas, it was argued that the criteria for involuntary commitment should include .

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