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Q: When taking conscious and deliberate steps to insure that what you are looking at is what you intended to look at, you avoid: a. overgeneralization b. inaccurate observation c. illogical reasoning d. generalization

Q: Zack has just fired his attorney or the man who they say is his attorney. He wants to represent himself. What issues will he have? a. He is indigent. b. He is mentally ill. c. He may not be competent. d. He may not get a speedy trial.

Q: REBT leaders provide members with a. conditional acceptance. b. warmth and approval. c. unconditional acceptance. d. unconditional love.

Q: The group leader is likely to begin a group by a. asking the members to complete the life-script checklist. b. using nonverbal exercises to build trust. c. teaching members REBT's ABC theory. d. using direct and confrontive techniques to undermine the members' irrational thinking.

Q: Zack has just pled not guilty by reason of insanity to killing his parents and his brother. He was arrested walking down the street without any clothes on with dried blood all over him. He has always been an introvert, and people used to call him names and say that he was crazy. Over the past couple of years, Zack has had a lot of black-out type situations where he doesn"t remember the days before he finds himself somewhere unfamiliar doing something strange.Zack has spent the better part of two years in a locked psychiatric facility awaiting trial. He feels ill from the medicine they make him take, he doesn"t recognize the man that they say is his attorney and now he cannot remember his full name. At this point what is Zack's most important legal issue at trial?a. his forced treatment and medicineb. mental competency c. compulsory processd. adequate legal representation

Q: Selective observation can be the result of a. replication b. illogical reasoning c. ideology and politics d. overgeneralization

Q: Feelings of anxiety, depression, rejection, anger, and guilt are initiated and perpetuated by a. unfortunate events that happen to us. b. a self-defeating belief system. c. a significant person in our life who rejects us. d. a faulty life script.

Q: When we rely on authority to get information about the world around us, which of the following is most likely? a. the resulting information is always correct b. the information can both help inquiry and hinder it c. the resulting information is always wrong d. you can never know if the information you gather is correct

Q: At Dwayne's wife's arraignment, what will occur first?a. She will voluntarily sign up for rehab.b. She will get a lesser sentence for pleading guilty. c. She will be informed of the charges against her. d. She will receive a sentencing date.

Q: Dwayne's wife has been arrested and charged for attempting to buy pain pills from an undercover police officer.She knows she needs help and decides to plead guilty. What can her defense attorney do at this point?a. waive the preliminary hearingb. request a plea bargain at the police station c. have her plead nolo contendred. have her claim she was under duress

Q: According to REBT, change will come about a. mainly by a commitment to consistently practice new behaviors that challenge old and ineffective ones. b. only when we discover the source of our problems. c. generally after we relive a traumatic situation in therapy and work through the impasse that prevents new growth. d. by awareness itself.

Q: When we trust the judgments of people who have special training, such as a doctor or a lawyer, we are accepting their: a. wisdom b. expertise c. authority d. word

Q: As we learn about the world around us we use personal inquiry and direct experience. However, what other sources of knowledge do we rely on? a. tradition and authority b. exploration and description c. surveys and observations d. aggregate data and survey data

Q: Dwayne is the chief of police for Big City, Ohio. He has money in his budget to hire new police officers and maintain and boost morale by offering bonuses. Dwayne happens to have a girlfriend who he has become increasingly serious with. He would like to buy her some jewelry but his wife doesn"t know of his infidelity and certainly can"t know that his affair has turned serious enough to buy jewelry. His wife actually knows about his girlfriend and has become addicted to pain pills in an attempt to forget about Dwayne's infidelity.When Dwayne borrows $15000, he gets a visit from the Internal Affairs Board. Apparently, the IAB had already convened a grand jury to investigate him for using his city budget to take his girlfriend out to eat at expensive restaurants. What is next for Dwayne?a. he will be arrestedb. he will be chargedc. he will be indicted by a grand jury d. a presentment is issued

Q: REBT belongs to which general category of theory? a. Psychodynamic b. Client-centered and experientially oriented c. Existential d. Cognitive-behavioral

Q: REBT groups often useall of the followingprocedures EXCEPT a. rational-emotive imagery. b. didactic teaching methods. c. ego centered exercises. d. homework assignments.

Q: Sara had a midterm exam to study for and forgot about her court date. What will happen to her?a. a bounty hunter will come looking for herb. she will have to pay the full amount of her bail c. she can now ask for a new trial dated. she will voluntarily check in to rehab

Q: The role of the REBT leader includes all of the following EXCEPT a. helps group members to identify and challenge the irrational beliefs they originally unquestioningly accepted. b. demonstrates to members how they continue to indoctrinate themselves with irrational beliefs. c. teaches members how to modify their thinking by developing rational alternative beliefs. d. assumes the role of psychological educator and does notencourage members to commit to practicing their group learning in everyday situations.

Q: Sara finally calls her parents. They are troubled by her addiction and want her to go to rehab but give her some money. This is enough to cover about 10% of the bail fee. In order to get back to her classes and life, what is the best option for Sara?a. post direct bailb. post surety bailc. request a reduction in bail d. get an unsecured bond

Q: When we rely on the "truths" of our culture, we are accepting knowledge derived from the majority, and this is called acceptance of: a. traditions b. myths c. reality d. agreement

Q: Sara's college was paid for by loans and scholarships. She doesn"t have any money for bail; the money she used to buy the cocaine was what was left in her checking account. She doesn"t talk to her parents too often, and she wouldn"t ask them for money anyway. What is the likely outcome of Sara's case at this point?a. police/pretrial jail citation releaseb. pretrial detentionc. appeal to the Manhattan Bail project d. file in favor of bail reform

Q: Agreed on knowledge that others give us is known as: a. tradition and authority b. tradition and experience c. agreement reality d. understanding

Q: The role of the REBT group leader can be best characterized as a. a didactic and highly directive role. b. a facilitator. c. an I-Thou model of relating. d. a blank screen that receives projections.

Q: Prediction can be made better by observation and remembering regular: a. assumptions b. patterns c. educated guesses d. pasts

Q: REBT aims at providing group members with tools for experiencing healthy emotions about negative activating events rather than unhealthy emotions, such as _________________, about these events so that they can live richer and more satisfying lives. a. sadness and concern b. depression and anxiety c. happiness andsadness d. happiness and concern

Q: Sara, an 18 year old college student uses cocaine occasionally and was just arrested for buying $200 worth. After spending the night in jail, she is ready to put this whole episode behind her. When she appears before the judge, she has a public defender representing her and the attorney has assured Sara that this is no big deal as it was her first offense.Sara's bail is surprisingly high for $200 of cocaine; her lawyer calls it excessive. What can Sara and her lawyer doto change the situation?a. ask for R.O.Rb. file a motion for violation of the 8th amendment c. request a police field citation released. enroll Sara in treatment to reduce bail

Q: Which of the following is a reason for which a jury can nullify the facts and evidence of a case?a. The jury believes that the law is unjustb. The jury believes the punishment is excessivec. The jury believes the law is being unjustly appliedd. All of the above are reasons for jury nullification

Q: Human inquiry attempts to answer what two questions? a. where and when b. who and why c. how and when d. what and why

Q: Which of the following is false regarding opening statements? a. The prosecutor offers the first opening statement b. Neither attorney is permitted to make prejudicial remarks c. Opening remarks are more effective in a bench trial than a jury trial d. The purpose of opening remarks is to identify what will be proved by way of evidence in the trial

Q: What method is known as the science of finding out? a. epistemology b. methodology c. observations d. data gathering

Q: In REBT, role playing a. is rarely done. b. is of a strictly cognitive nature. c. is designed to evoke intense feelings. d. involves emotional, cognitive, and behavioral components.

Q: What is the science of knowing? a. methodology b. entomology c. modality d. epistemology

Q: In the REBT group, homework assignments are all of the following EXCEPT a. carried out in the group. b. carried out in daily life. c. seen as notnecessaryto the REBT method. d. a way to practice new behavior.

Q: The Batsondoctrine holds that: a. peremptory challenges based on race by the defense are unconstitutional b. prosecutorial peremptory challenges based on race are unconstitutional c. the use of "content" questions is unconstitutional d. peremptory challenges may not be limited to less than five by state statute

Q: Which of the following is true of peremptory challenges during jury selection? a. They are unlimited in number b. They require a stated reason for dismissal of a prospective juror c. They are constitutionally compelled to have a basis in "content" questions d. They can be used to excuse jurors for no particular reason

Q: The REBT group leader assumes that people's illogical beliefs a. are easily changed once the person sees they are illogical. b. are the result of activating events that cause certain emotional disturbances. c. are so deeply ingrained that they will not change easily. d. are caused by lack of love from parents.

Q: Scientists must have two types of support before they will agree on something they haven"t personally experienced. These types are: a. epistemological and methodological b. logical and hard facts c. logical and empirical d. hard facts and complete data

Q: A REBT group leader is interested in a. creating a climate in a group where members can reenact unfinished business from their past. b. showing members how they have created their own emotional and behavioral disturbances. c. helping members resolve transference relationships within the group. d. assisting members to fully experience whatever they are feeling in the present moment.

Q: Traditional beliefs about patrol effectiveness, response time, and detective work are examples of: a. known reality b. agreement reality c. experiential reality d. assumed reality

Q: The process of determining the appropriateness of jurors to sit on the jury is known as:a. voir dire b. venirec. the jury array d. the process of rebuttal

Q: The defendant's right to an impartial trial and jury under the Fifth and Sixth Amendments often runs into direct conflict with the Amendment's guarantee of the press and public access.a. First b. Secondc. Fourth d. Fourteenth

Q: Which of the following is NOT generally associated with the REBT group?a. Self-ratingb. Information givingc. Homework assignmentsd. Analysis of rackets

Q: A research project concerning law enforcement that produces an alternative view of a practice represents: a. known reality b. expressed reality c. empirical reality d. experiential reality

Q: The basic goal of REBT is to help group members a. experience catharsis and translate insight into action. b. replace rigid demands with flexible preferences. c. bring their different ego states into balance. d. release blocked energy and resolve unfinished business.

Q: In what 1976 case did the court rule unconstitutional a trial judge's order prohibiting the press from reporting the confessions implicating the defendant in the crime? a. NebraskaPressAssociationv.Stuart b. Press-Enterprise Co. v. Superior Court c. GannettCo.v.DePasquale d. Turner v. Murdoch

Q: Things we consider real because we"ve been told they are real is an example of: a. agreement reality b. expressed reality c. assumed reality d. experiential reality

Q: The rational emotive behavior approach to group therapy considers the relationship between the group leader and members to be a. important mainly as a means to an endthat is, of getting results. b. the central therapeutic tool. c. of very little importance. d. a distraction that can get in the way of progress.

Q: Things we know from direct experience are a direct result of which type of reality? a. agreement b. expressed c. assumed d. experiential

Q: According to REBT, people develop psychological disturbances because of a. a traumatic event. b. failure to receive love from significant others. c. their irrational beliefs about certain events. d. unfinished business from their past.

Q: According to the court, which of the following was the reason for the speedy trail guarantee? a. To improve the credibility of the trial b. To avoid extensive pretrial publicity and questionable conduct of officials c. To reduce the anxiety for the defendant awaiting trial d. All of the above

Q: Describesome cognitive behavioral methods that are particularly well-suited for use with groups with children.

Q: We live in a world of two realities known as: a. expressed and assumed b. experiential and agreement c. expressed and agreement d. experiential and assumed

Q: While not explicitly stated in the Constitution, the Court has found support for legal self-representation in theAmendment.a. First b. Fifthc. Sixth d. Eighth

Q: The Amendment guarantees the defendant the right to a jury trial.a. Second b. Fourthc. Sixth d. Fourteenth

Q: The objective of the text is to help future criminal justice professionals become: a. informed consumers of research b. informed consumers of books c. experts in the department of justice d. expert readers

Q: Discuss the concept of activity and action-oriented methods that are part of a cognitive behavioral group.

Q: In what way isevaluation an ongoing and vital part of a cognitive behavioral group?

Q: According to the text, most criminal justice professionals (especially supervisors) routinely review: a. computer readouts and news reports b. archived and updated spreadsheets c. performance reports and statistical tabulations d. databases

Q: The Amendment contains the confrontation clause.a. First b. Fourthc. Sixth d. Fourteenth

Q: Four purposes of research are exploration, description, explanation, and application. a. True b. False

Q: Give a description of the stages in the development of cognitive behavior therapy groups from the initial stages to termination and follow-up.

Q: If an individual is permitted a trial, who chooses whether it will be before a judge or a jury?a. Prosecutorb. Defendantc. Judge d. Court administrator

Q: A vast number of norms and rules in society create regularity. a. True b. False

Q: Which of the following statements is false regarding diversion programs? a. There is no court supervision of these programs. b. Offenders are placed in diversion programs before their formal trial or conviction. c. Pretrial diversion programs are intended to encourage community treatment participation by the offender. d. Restitution may be part of a diversion program.

Q: Describe the unique characteristics of cognitive behavior therapy in groups.

Q: One method used to teach coping skills is a_____________________, which is a shaping strategy in which clients are encouraged to perform small sequential steps leading to a goal. a. graded task assignment b. cognitive behavioral baby step c. coping sequence exercise d. goal completion activity

Q: Value is a relative concept and cannot be settled by science. a. True b. False

Q: Which of the following is an advantage of diversion programs? a. It allows the offender to postpone prison/jail time until diversion completion b. Rehabilitation services can be accessed while in the community. c. The cost is higher but so is the success rate d. diversion allows the inmate out of their cell for longer lengths of time

Q: What state completely eliminated plea bargaining in 1975?a. Alaska b. Oregonc. Indiana d. Alabama

Q: _____________________________consists of a combination of elements of information giving, Socratic discussion, cognitive restructuring, problem solving, relaxation training, behavioral and imagined rehearsals, self-monitoring, self-instruction, self-reinforcement, and environmental change. a. Stress inoculation training (SIT) b. Relaxation-based cognitive training (RBCT) c. Stress elimination training (SET) d. New age stress reduction training

Q: Selective observation is a danger of overgeneralization. a. True b. False

Q: It is unlikely that plea bargaining will be eliminated in the future because it:a. ensures even-handed justice in the system. b. eases the pressure of congested caseloads. c. encourages defendants to waive their rights. d. results in sentencing disparity.

Q: We can understand something by knowing the why before the what. a. True b. False

Q: The CBT group leader helps members to form hypotheses and test their assumptions. What is this called? a. Assumptions-based learning b. Collective empiricism c. Collaborative empiricism d. The CBT challenge

Q: ________________________ is a particularly promising blend of cognitive behavior and psychoanalytic techniques, which has been used to treat clients with borderline personality disorder. a. Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) b. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) c. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) d. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Q: The keystone of inquiry is observation. a. True b. False

Q: Which of the following is a common reason for a defendant to waive the preliminary hearing? a. He/she has already decided to plead guilty. b. He/she wants to speed up the criminal justice process. c. He/she hopes to avoid the negative publicity that might result from the hearing. d. All of these

Q: Casual human inquiry is a more rigorous way of investigation than probability and causality. a. True b. False

Q: What procedure is often used as an alternative to the grand jury?a. The initial hearing b. The arraignmentc. The preliminary hearing d. The criminal trial

Q: The concept of acceptance implies a. resigning oneself to life's problems. b. being willing to choose to experience negative thoughts or feelings without defense. c. being passive. d. resigning oneself to life's problems and being passive.