Among individuals with mental illness, _____ have no history of violence.
a. 20
b. 50
c. 70
d. 90
Question 2Relative to individuals without a mental disorder diagnosis, a history of violence is especially common among individuals with _____ disorders.
a. anxiety
b. learning
c. mood
d. substance use
Question 3What is notable about the 2003 Supreme Court decision in Sell v. United States?
a. It ruled that criminal defendants with mental illness may be involuntarily medicated if they pose a danger to self or others.
b. It ruled that criminal defendants with mental illness may be involuntarily medicated for the purpose of making them competent to stand trial.
c. It ruled that criminal defendants with mental illness may be involuntarily medicated if it is in their own best interests.
d. more than one of the above
Question 4Which of the following is an accurate statement about the right of hospitalized mental patients to refuse medication?
a. Only patients who are hospitalized voluntarily may refuse medication.
b. Only patients who are capable of informed consent may refuse medication.
c. Only patients who have been hospitalized voluntarily AND are capable of informed consent may refuse medication.
d. none of the above
Question 5The ultimate goal of a forensic psychologist's report in a child custody case is to
a. serve the best interests of the child.
b. serve the best interests of the party who hired the forensic psychologist.
c. balance the interests of all involved parties.
d. promote the timely movement of the case through the legal system.
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