Question 1

According to Stuart and Arboldea-Florez (2000), what percentage of those using the inner-city shelters in Calgary had some type of mental health issue?

Accepted Answer

Stuart and Arboldea-Florez (2000) found that 75% of those using the inner-city shelters in Calgary had some type of mental health issue.

Question 2

The M'Naghten rule (the insanity defence), which is still being used by numerous countries worldwide, holds that individuals are not responsible for their criminal behaviour if a certain condition applies.What is this condition?

Accepted Answer

The M'Naghten rule holds that individuals are not responsible for their criminal behaviour if they don't know what they are doing, or they don't know that what they are doing is wrong.

Question 3

According to Ogloff and Whittemore's (2001) research on public opinions, what happens when someone is found not criminally responsible on account of a mental disorder?

Accepted Answer

According to Ogloff and Whittemore's (2001) research, when someone is found not criminally responsible on account of a mental disorder, the public often protests that the person "got off" too easily. This suggests that there is a perception that the person has not been held fully responsible for their actions, leading to negative attitudes towards the legal system's handling of such cases.

Question 4

Margaret was diagnosed with schizophrenia ten years ago and has been hospitalized several times.She has paranoid delusions and hallucinations.Her speech is rambling and incoherent.Recently, Margaret got hold of a gun and shot several people, believing that they were her enemies.Following her arrest, what is the most likely scenario for Margaret?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Margaret was diagnosed with schizophrenia ten years...

Question 5

The government justifies its right to commit someone to a mental health facility under two types of authority: police power and parens patriae.Which of the following describes what happens under police power?

Accepted Answer

Police power is exercised by the government to protect public health, safety, and welfare, which includes committing individuals to mental health facilities if they pose a threat to themselves or others.

Question 6

Which of the goals of deinstitutionalization have been accomplished?

Accepted Answer

Deinstitutionalization successfully led to the closing of large psychiatric hospitals, but the other goals, such as creating a comprehensive network of community mental health centers and reducing societal stigma, have not been fully realized.

Question 7

In Canadian jurisdictions, the patient must satisfy one of two necessary criteria for compulsory community treatment.One is that they possibly pose harm to themselves or others.What is the other?

Accepted Answer

The other necessary criterion for compulsory community treatment in Canadian jurisdictions is that there is some risk of mental deterioration if the patient does not receive treatment. This criterion is in place to ensure that individuals who are at risk of worsening mental health conditions without intervention can receive the necessary care, even if they do not voluntarily seek it out or are unable to recognize their need for treatment.

Question 8

Danny murdered his brother, Wayne.If Danny's lawyers recommended the most commonly used insanity defence, what defence would Danny be using?

Accepted Answer

The most commonly used insanity defence is the M'Naghten rule, which requires the defendant to prove that at the time of the crime, they were suffering from a mental disease or defect that caused them to either not understand the nature of their actions or not understand that what they were doing was wrong.

Question 9

If a person succeeds at using the "not criminally responsible on account of mental disorder defence," which of the following is most likely to occur?

Accepted Answer

When a person is found not criminally responsible on account of mental disorder, they are often placed under the jurisdiction of a mental health review board or similar body. This board periodically reviews the person's case to determine if they continue to pose a risk to the public or themselves. There is no fixed term for their detention, and it's possible for individuals to be held in psychiatric institutions for longer than they might have been imprisoned, depending on assessments of their mental health and risk to society.

Question 10

Andrea is being held in a psychiatric hospital after being tried for a criminal offence.Why is she in this facility instead of in jail?

Accepted Answer

Andrea was found not criminally responsible on account of mental disorder, which means she is not considered fully responsible for her actions due to her mental condition. Instead of being sent to jail, she is being held in a psychiatric hospital for treatment and care.

Question 11

The first major consideration of the clinical utility axis of the APA clinical practice guidelines is feasibility, which asks several questions.Which of the following is NOT one of these questions?

Accepted Answer

Feasibility does ask about the effectiveness of the treatment, but it is not one of the questions specifically listed in regards to feasibility. The other options (B, C, and D) are all questions that are asked in regards to feasibility.

Question 12

What did the court find in the 1995 case (described in your textbook) of André Dallaire, who tried to kill former Prime Minister Jean Chrétien?

Accepted Answer

The court found André Dallaire guilty of the crime but not criminally responsible for his actions due to a mental disorder.

Question 13

Dr.Beck is a psychologist who risked having his psychologist's licence revoked after he was ordered by the provincial court to surrender his records on a client who was involved in a criminal proceeding.Dr.Beck had recorded information about his client that was so carelessly and ambiguously worded that it was clinically inaccurate and was misinterpreted by the jury, to the detriment of his client.Which principle in the Canadian Code of Ethics for Psychologists did Dr.Beck appear to violate?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Beck violated the principle of "do no harm" by recording information carelessly and ambiguously, which led to clinical inaccuracies and misinterpretation by the jury, ultimately harming his client.

Question 14

According to the APA clinical practice guidelines, what does the feasibility issue on the clinical utility axis refer to?

Accepted Answer

Feasibility refers to whether patients accept the intervention and comply with its requirements, and whether it is easy to administer.

Question 15

Joe is being treated in a closed psychiatric ward for his panic disorder with agoraphobia.Which of the following patient rights issues arises here?

Accepted Answer

The issue here is whether less restrictive treatments are available for Joe's panic disorder with agoraphobia. It is important to explore all treatment options before resorting to a closed psychiatric ward, as such a setting can be very restrictive and limiting to the patient's freedom. The other options listed (staff-patient ratio, right to treatment, right to refuse treatment) may also be important patient rights issues, but they are not directly related to Joe's specific situation of being in a closed psychiatric ward for his panic disorder with agoraphobia.

Question 16

In which of the following cases would someone most likely use the insanity defence?

Accepted Answer

The insanity defense is typically used when a person acknowledges committing an act but claims they were unable to understand the nature of their actions or distinguish right from wrong due to a severe mental disease or defect. Compulsion despite knowing the act was wrong aligns with this defense.

Question 17

Which statement best explains the definition of mental illness in Canada?

Accepted Answer

Mental illness definitions can vary among provinces and territories in Canada, reflecting differences in healthcare systems and legal frameworks across the country.

Question 18

Although battered woman syndrome is not recognized in the DSM-5, the Supreme Court of Canada has acknowledged that it may in some cases be used as a valid form of the self-defence defence.Why is this so?

Accepted Answer

The Supreme Court of Canada recognizes that a battered woman may reasonably believe her life is in danger, even if the threat is not imminent, due to the psychological impact of prolonged abuse.

Question 19

What do we call the situation in which a person has formally agreed to be a research participant after being apprised of all aspects of the study?

Accepted Answer

The situation in which a person has formally agreed to be a research participant after being apprised of all aspects of the study is called "informed consent." It is a critical ethical requirement in research that ensures participants understand the potential risks and benefits associated with their involvement and have the autonomy to decide whether or not to participate.

Question 20

According to Stuart and Arboldea-Florez (2000), what groups are increasing among the homeless?

Accepted Answer

Stuart and Arboldea-Florez stated that younger people, women, and families are increasing among the homeless population. Option B refers only to senior citizens and option C refers only to young children, so neither of those choices is accurate. Option D mentions couples and single women, but does not address younger people, which is also mentioned in the article.

Quiz 17: Legal and Ethical Issues in Mental Health

According to Stuart and Arboldea-Florez (2000) , what percentage of those using the inner-city shelters in Calgary had some type of mental health issue?

The M'Naghten rule (the insanity defence) , which is still being used by numerous countries worldwide, holds that individuals are not responsible for their criminal behaviour if a certain condition applies.What is this condition?