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_____________are reasonable conclusions or deductions that fact finders (juries or judges) may draw from the evidence presented to them. a. convictions b. deductions. c. inferences d. determinations Children may testify only if a. they are a minimum of ten years […]

If a party believes that a question posed by the opponent is improper, that party must make a/n ____________ to that question. a. exception b. objection c. proposition d. request to omit Which of the following is not a “closely […]

Not all states have adopted a good _______ exception that permits the use of evidence because of a mistake by a judge, prosecutor, police dispatcher, or computer. a. accompanying b. rationale c. intention d. faith When the exclusionary rule applies, […]

Videotaping events which _______________ is not covered by the Fourth Amendment. a. occur in a home b. happen in a public place c. happen inside a motel or hotel room d. involve only minors Many states have a ________ privilege, […]

A/n ___is any statement or conduct from which guilt of the crime can be inferred. a. incriminating statement. b. confession c. excited utterance d. dying declaration After a suspect is charged with a crime, his/her _____Amendment right to an attorney […]

Modern _________exceptions occur frequently in sexual abuse cases. A person admitting the commission of a crime is making a statement against _________________. Answer: penal interest A long delay in reporting a sexual assault could be a factor considered by a […]

No warrant is necessary to videotape events occurring in a public place. a. True b. False Case 14.1 Officer Jamison is on patrol in his typical neighborhood, when he notices a young woman standing alone near the local bank. When […]

In Brigham City v. Stuart, the Supreme Court held that police, while not an emergency, could enter a residence to arrest occupants. a. True b. False The Self-Incrimination Clause has only one, specific goal: to protect against compelled, self-incriminating statements, […]

Under the Fourth Amendment, when executing a search warrant, police are authorized to use reasonable force if necessary to detain the occupants while the search is going on. a. True b. False Non-verbal acts (such as a nod of the […]

Unless they are the victim of a crime or an eyewitness, a child under the age of twelve can never be a competent witness. a. True b. False In United States v. Duongthe court held that if a rental vehicle […]

A(n) _____ is a statement relating to a startling event or condition made while the declarant was under the stress of excitement caused by the event or condition. a. excited utterance b. statement to physicians c. dying declaration d. confession […]

The right to a speedy and public trial is found in the _____ Amendment. a. Fourth b. Fifth c. Sixth d. Eighth The best evidence rule is also known as the original document rule. a. True b. False Answer: True […]

The Fourth Amendment only prohibits _____ searches and seizures. a. unreasonable b. evidence-gathering c. searches on less than a compelling necessity d. warrantless The Fourth Amendment requires that warrants be executed during the nighttime. a. True b. False Answer: False […]

With regard to testimonial hearsay, the U.S. Supreme Court overruled Ohio v. Roberts in _____. a. U.S. v. Inadi. b. Pointer v. Texas. c. Crawford v. Washington. d. Minnesota v. Murphy. If a law clerk or secretary of the attorney […]

Case 2.2 New Jersey State Police incept a truck load of marijuana at during a truck enforcement detail. The truck operator, Bill Smith is arrested. The ensuing investigation reveals that the shipment originated form a legal marijuana dispensary in Denver, […]

Federal statutes give federal employees a privilege not to reveal _____. a. their employment by a government agency b. communications from foreign governments c. communications between embassy employees d. military or diplomatic secrets vital to national security Circumstantial evidence is […]

Most child pornography websites are _____. a. run by hackers b. overseas c. easily disabled d. subject to U.S. laws In April 2007, DNA evidence was used to clear the _____ innocent person mistakenly convicted of a crime. a. 75th […]

Lineups are used to minimize _____ a. suggestiveness b. redundancy c. stress for the victim d. inefficiency Much of the law of wiretapping and electronic surveillance was changed by the USA _____ Act. a. PATRIOT b. Anti-Terrorism c. Electronic Interceptions […]

Competent evidence is reliable, relevant evidence that _____. a. is not excluded by additional rules of evidence b. is subject to the exclusionary rule c. cannot be heard by the jury d. is offered to impeach a witness Computers owned […]

Case 2.3 Police respond to the scene of shooting outside a local bar. The scene is chaotic with ambulance personnel attending to a nonresponsive shooting victim. In the course of rendering aid to the victim, the victim and the victim’s […]

In an Alford plea, the defendant pleads guilty while _____. a. still demanding a jury trial b. refusing to accept the court’s jurisdiction c. asserting his or her innocence d. manifestly not competent for trial The physician”patient privilege applies only […]

Adult witnesses are _____. a. presumed incompetent unless shown to be competent b. presumed competent unless shown to be incompetent c. always subjected to voir dire before being allowed to testify d. presumed competent if they are at least 21 […]

Case 3.1 Kathy and Walt shoplift $2,000 worth of leather jackets from a store in the mall. Mall security call police and they chase the two into the mall parking lot. Police arrive as Walt and Kathy attempt to flee […]

In hearsay testimony, the person on the witness stand _____. a. is also the out-of-court declarant b. is not under oath c. will be immune from perjury d. did not personally witness the event The U.S. Supreme Court has held […]

The oldest confidential communication privilege known to the common law was the _____ privilege. a. attorney”client b. priest”penitent c. doctor”patient d. reporter’source The principal argument against the exclusionary rule is that society pays a high price to secure its benefits. […]

The U.S. Supreme Court has created a(n) _____ exception to Miranda. a. totality of the circumstances b. public safety c. terrorist d. conspicuous absence In general, searches of property of public school students by school officials on school property can […]

If the police can show they would have found the evidence eventually by legal means, it may trigger the independent source exception to the exclusionary rule. a. True b. False If officers naturally (by ear) overhear conversations in public places, […]

All states and the federal government have some form of the marital privilege. a. True b. False Inferences are reasonable conclusions that judges or juries _____. a. are required to draw b. may draw if they so desire c. cannot […]

The justification of the _____ rule is that the individuals involved in such a crime are equals and an admission by one is fairly attributable to others. a. co-conspirator b. party-opponent c. witness-declarant d. prior statement The U.S. Supreme Court […]

Case 14.2 Officer Antioch is investigating a disturbance in a large apartment building. The complainant says that the people in Apartment 103 won”t stop playing their music so loud that the complainant can”t sleep. Officer Antioch knocks on the door […]

The Confrontation Clause does not apply to _____ out-of-court statements. a. co-conspirators b. non-testimonial c. regularly kept records d. child victims of abuse Judicial notice is permitted _____. a. in all jurisdictions except the federal courts b. in the federal […]

If the police can show that the evidence was discovered by two methods, one of which was lawful, it may trigger the _____ exception to the exclusionary rule. a. exigent circumstances b. inevitable discovery c. independent source d. attenuation of […]

Drug protein binding may hinder a drug’s metabolism and cause the drug to remain longer in the circulatory system. Typical side effects of stimulants include hypertension, insomnia, weight loss, and headaches. Answer: T Expert consensus suggests that a prescriber wait […]

Olanzepine and Lamictal ODT are also available as an orally disintegrating tablet. Typically MAOIs are sedating medications. Answer: F Antabuse is better used with a steady drinking patient, while ReVia is better to use with a patient who binges. Answer: […]

Typically speaking medications like amitriptyline and doxepin are more sedating than protriptyline or dopamine. Serotonin syndrome includes fever, muscle rigidity, and hypotension. Answer: T Approximately 7% of the general population have a personality disorder. Answer: F There are three distinct […]

Antabuse or disulfiram is usually given to patients who are: a. study drinkers b. binge drinkers c. both aand b d. neither a nor b The best medication for treatment refractory schizophrenia is: a. Seroquel b. Abilify c. Clozaril d. […]

The physical space between neurons is called: a. the intracellular space b. the extracellular space c. the cytoplasm d. the synapse In reading the following prescription in a medical record-Xanax .5 mg b.i.d. or p.r.n would mean: a. Xanax .5 […]

When one drug significantly enhances the action of another, this is known as: a. potentiation b. maximization c. synergism d. interaction Placebo effects are actually: a. not noticed with most medications b. The mind playing tricks on the patient c. […]

In the study mentioned in the text, what percentage of the patients with middle of the night insomnia also reported daytime fatigue? a. 34% b. 39% c. 43% d. 67% The treatment of choice for the first episode psychotic patient […]

Acamprosate is known to inhibit _______. a. GABA b. dopamine c. glutamate d. serotonin Typical two-drug combinations for Bipolar Illness include: a. An SSRI plus an MAOI b. An SSRI plus a neuroleptic c. Lithium plus an anticonvulsant d. All […]

Behavior therapy has been criticized for a variety of reasons. Which of the following is one listed in the book? a. Behavior therapy has an overemphasis on feeling and the neglect of cognition. b. Behavior therapy has an overemphasis upon […]

Accurate empathic understanding helps clients in all the following areas, except: a. to notice and devalue their experiences. b. to view prior experiences in new ways. c. to process their experience both cognitively and bodily. d. to increase their confidence […]

Which of the following is notconsidered an essential skill of an effective culturally competent counselor? a. Being able to modify techniques to accommodate cultural differences b. Being able to send and receive both verbal and nonverbal messages accurately c. Being […]

__________ is designed to evaluate and to improve the quality and effectiveness of counseling services. a. Session Rating Scale b. Outcome Rating Scale c. Income Rating Scale d. Feedback-informed treatment The first step in the process of reality therapy consists […]

The Adlerian approach has a wide variety of applications including group and family therapy. a. True b. False __________ emphasizes the subjective and spiritual dimensions of human existence. a. Existential analysis b. Existential anxiety c. Self-awareness d. Existential guilt Answer: […]

The core of_________model relied on the power of congruence to help family members communicate with emotional honesty. a. multigenerational family therapy b. strategic family therapy c. social constructionist therapy d. human validation process A key technique of Adlerian therapy is: […]

Minuchin and other structural family therapists initiated their work with wealthy suburban clients. a. True b. False The phallic stage typically occurs during the ages of 1 to 3. a. True b. False Answer: False The founder(s) of narrative therapy […]

Which of the following is notconsidered a basic dimension of the human condition? a. Capacity for self-awareness b. Striving for acceptance of others c. Establishing meaningful relationships with others d. Freedom and responsibility Which of the following behavior therapists is […]

Which of the following is nottrue about the Gestalt view of the role of confrontation in therapy? a. It is not possible to be both confrontational and gentle with clients. b. It is important to confront clients with the ways […]

Which of the following is (are) a contribution of choice theory/reality therapy? a. It helps clients deal emotionally with unfinished business from their past. b. It provides insight into the causes of one’s problems. c. It is relatively short-term focused […]