Discuss the concept of "confidentiality," and how this requirement differs for the forensic practitioner

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: The answer should address the importance and legal necessity of confidentiality in the traditional therapist-patient relationship, and how it is less of a factor in the forensic realm since the client is oftentimes the court system or the prison, as opposed to the suspect. All results of forensic evaluations are eventually delivered to the Court, and may be testified to by the practitioner.

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Qualified immunity affords protection to defendant criminal justice officials for:

A) Negligence. B) Reckless behavior. C) Reasonably mistaken beliefs. D) None of the above

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The end result of a theory that is not verified is

A) justification. B) falsification. C) clarification. D) subjugation.

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What percentage of jail inmates have mental health problems?

a. 12% b. 26% c. 47% d. 64%

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In the context of the Bill of Rights, which of the following statements is true about Amendment X?

A. It recognizes that the powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states respectively, or to the people. B. It recognizes that excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted. C. It recognizes that no soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law. D. It recognizes that the enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.

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