You Are a Forensic Psychologist and You Have Been Asked

question 4

Multiple Choice

You are a forensic psychologist and you have been asked to evaluate an offender that is awaiting sentencing. When should you obtain his informed consent and instruct him about the purpose of your meeting?

• A) Informed consent is not necessary when there is a court ordered evaluation
• B) Informed consent should be obtained at the beginning of your first session
• C) Her attorney should have obtained informed consent before you met the offender
• D) Informed consent is assumed when the offender voluntarily answers your questions

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Definitions:

Three Techniques

A generic term not applicable here. NO.

Attract

Attract in a general sense refers to the action or capability of drawing interest or attention, often used in contexts ranging from physics to interpersonal relationships.

Recruit

The process of finding, attracting, and hiring new employees to fill open positions within an organization.

Active Listening

A communication technique that requires the listener to fully concentrate, understand, respond, and then remember what is being said.