Imagine You Are a Forensic Psychologist Who Has Been Retained

question 52

Multiple Choice

Imagine you are a forensic psychologist who has been retained by an attorney for the plaintiff in a civil injury case. Which step would you take first?

• A) determine whether or not the plaintiff meets the DSM-V criteria for post-traumatic stress disorder
• B) evaluate which type of damages the defendant should receive, compensatory or punitive damages
• C) determine the specific behavior the defendant used to harm the plaintiff
• D) evaluate the type and degree of harm suffered by the plaintiff

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Definitions:

Marginally Function

Operating at the lowest level of acceptable performance or capacity.

Type I Schizophrenia

A subtype of schizophrenia characterized by positive symptoms such as delusions, hallucinations, and disordered thoughts.

Significantly More Common

An expression used to indicate that an occurrence or characteristic is observed to a much greater extent compared to another.

Catatonic Excitement

A state of extreme motor activity and agitation observed in some psychiatric conditions, part of the broader category of catatonia.