BAPSY Intersection of Psychology and Legal System 2

Question 1

Which standard is used in the US to determine whether a defendant is legally insane at the time of a crime?

Accepted Answer

The M'Naghten Standard

Answer

The M'Naghten Standard is the most widely adopted legal test for insanity, requiring that the defendant did not know the nature of the act or that it was wrong.

Question 2

A forensic psychologist is asked to evaluate whether a defendant can understand court proceedings and assist in their own defense. This assessment addresses:

Accepted Answer

Competency to stand trial

Answer

Competency to stand trial evaluates whether a defendant has sufficient present ability to consult with counsel and understand the proceedings.

Question 3

Which psychological concept refers to a witness's tendency to incorporate misleading post-event information into their memory of an event?

Accepted Answer

The misinformation effect

Answer

The misinformation effect, demonstrated by Loftus, occurs when post-event information distorts a witness's original memory of the event.

Question 4

In child custody evaluations, which framework guides psychologists to prioritize the child's physical, emotional, and developmental needs above parental preferences?

Accepted Answer

Best interest of the child standard

Answer

The best interest of the child standard is the predominant legal and ethical framework used in custody determinations.

Question 5

Which term describes the phenomenon where innocent people confess to crimes they did not commit due to psychological pressure during interrogation?

Accepted Answer

False confession

Answer

False confessions occur when suspects admit to crimes they did not commit, often due to police pressure, psychological vulnerability, or interrogation tactics.

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BAPSY Intersection of Psychology and Legal System 2