Which of the Following Concerning the Status of Psychology in the Legal

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following concerning the status of psychology in the legal system is true?

• A)psychologists can conduct court-ordered assessments of fitness to stand trial but not criminal responsibility.
• B)psychologists can conduct court-ordered assessments of criminal responsibility but not fitness to stand trial.
• C)in some jurisdictions psychologists have the legal authority to involuntarily hospitalize people.
• D)medical practitioners play a more dominant role in many areas in which mental health input is needed.
• E)psychologists are rarely,if ever,asked to give evidence before courts as professionals.

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Definitions:

Aggressive Instincts

The innate or inherent impulses that drive individuals to act or react in hostile and confrontational ways.

Personal Weakness

Individual traits or characteristics perceived as areas of improvement or vulnerability, often impacting personal development or performance.

Harry Stack Sullivan

An American psychiatrist known for his theory of interpersonal relations and his influence on the development of psychoanalytic theories of personality.