Question 1

The following three states have been responsible for over half of the total executions in the United States since 1976:

Accepted Answer

According to data from the Death Penalty Information Center, as of April 2021, Texas has executed a total of 570 individuals since 1976, Oklahoma has executed 112 individuals, and Virginia has executed 113 individuals. Together, these three states account for 795 out of a total of 1493 executions in the United States since 1976, which is over half. Therefore, choice A is the correct answer.

Question 2

According to the text, research studies find that the rate of sexual reoffense is _____ than that of other crimes.

Accepted Answer

The text states that research studies have found that the rate of sexual reoffense is lower than that of other crimes, indicating that it is less likely for sexual offenders to reoffend compared to other types of offenders.

Question 3

There are two aspects of the sexually violent predator civil commitment laws (SVP laws). One is the state's authority to protect the citizenry, also referred to as _____. The second component is the state's duty to protect those who cannot protect themselves, sometimes referred to as _____.

Accepted Answer

The first aspect of SVP laws is the state's authority to protect the citizenry, which is referred to as police power. The second aspect is the state's duty to protect those who cannot protect themselves, which is referred to as parens patriae power. These terms have specific legal meanings and are frequently used in discussions of civil commitment laws. Therefore, choice A is the best answer.

Question 4

Predictions made by psychological experts regarding future violence are uniformly _____ by the courts.

Accepted Answer

The word "uniformly" suggests that there is consistency in how courts treat predictions made by psychological experts regarding future violence. If the predictions are consistently upheld, it means that the courts are accepting of the expert opinions and are willing to consider them as evidence when making decisions. A, B, and D are all negative outcomes that would suggest the courts do not value or trust psychological expert opinions in these cases.

Question 5

According to the text, as of 2013, _____ states and the federal government adopted sexually violent predator civil commitment laws (SVP laws).

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the text, as of 2013,...

Question 6

The _____ is the probability that the defendant would commit an act of violence, representing a continuous threat to society.

Accepted Answer

The future dangerousness standard is used in risk assessment to determine if a defendant is likely to commit an act of violence in the future, indicating a continuous threat to society. The other options are not directly related to the concept of ongoing dangerousness.

Question 7

_____ was the first person to be subjected to the sexually violent predator civil commitment laws (SVP laws).

Accepted Answer

Leroy Hendricks was the first person to be subjected to the sexually violent predator civil commitment laws (SVP laws) in Kansas.

Question 8

Many psychological experts suggest that they are _____ at predicting future violence.

Accepted Answer

Many psychological experts have admitted that they are not very good at predicting future violence. Despite using different methods and tools, the accuracy of their predictions is still limited, as human behavior is complex and unpredictable. Therefore, it is crucial to approach violence prevention from multiple angles rather than relying solely on psychological predictions.

Question 9

In Kansas v. Hendricks (1997), the Supreme Court ruled that sexually violent predator civil commitment laws did NOT violate double jeopardy. Double jeopardy means that:

Accepted Answer

Double jeopardy refers to the constitutional protection against being tried or punished more than once for the same offense.

Question 10

The length of civil confinement is:

Accepted Answer

The length of civil confinement is not specified, as it is determined on a case-by-case basis by a combination of the legal system and psychiatric evaluations. The goal is to release the individual when they are no longer deemed a threat to society, which can vary depending on the individual circumstances of each case.

Question 11

To hospitalize someone against his or her will, most states now require that certain conditions be met. Which of the following is NOT one of these conditions?

Accepted Answer

Most states require the presence of a severe mental disorder, that it affects functioning, and a substantial possibility of harm, but not necessarily a documented history of recent dangerous behaviors.

Question 12

Placing someone in a psychiatric facility against his or her will is known as:

Accepted Answer

Involuntary civil commitment involves placing someone in a psychiatric facility without their consent. Choice A refers to a person who voluntarily seeks commitment, choice C involves criminal charges and incarceration, and choice D refers to the movement to release patients from psychiatric institutions.

Question 13

At its high point (in the 1950s), the number of people housed in mental asylums reached almost _____ individuals.

Accepted Answer

The answer of At its high point (in the 1950s),...

Question 14

An individual who has a "recurrent, intense sexual urge or behavior involving sexual activity with a prepubescent child or children" is classified as a:

Accepted Answer

The term used to describe an individual with a recurrent, intense sexual urge or behavior involving sexual activity with a prepubescent child or children is pedophile. The other options do not accurately describe this behavior.

Question 15

Cathy is incarcerated because she has a history of physical and mental abuse of her stepchildren. She has been held in custody for an extended period because she has the possibility of becoming violent, which is also known as:

Accepted Answer

Preventative detention refers to holding someone in custody to prevent them from committing a crime, even if they have not been convicted yet. In Cathy's case, she is being held in custody preventively because there is a possibility that she may become violent again.

Question 16

According to a report completed by Gookin (2007), nearly _____ sex offenders have been incarcerated as a result of the SVP laws since 1990. Of that number, _____ have been released as of 2007.

Accepted Answer

According to the report completed by Gookin (2007), nearly 4,500 sex offenders have been incarcerated as a result of the SVP laws since 1990. Of that number, 494 have been released as of 2007.

Question 17

The burden of proof for civil commitment is:

Accepted Answer

In civil commitment cases, the standard of proof is typically "clear and convincing evidence," which is a higher standard than "a preponderance of the evidence" but lower than "beyond a reasonable doubt."

Question 18

The movement to deinstitutionalize mentally ill patients was brought about by the following factors EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

The answer of The movement to deinstitutionalize mentally ill patients...

Question 19

Community notification requiring states to make personal and private information about known sex offenders available to the public is a result of the enactment of:

Accepted Answer

Community notification requiring states to make personal and private information about known sex offenders available to the public is a result of the enactment of Megan's Law. The law allows law enforcement agencies to disclose information about registered sex offenders to protect the public.

Question 20

Civil confinements are NOT considered to be:

Accepted Answer

Civil confinements are not considered punishment. They are typically used to protect an individual or society from potential harm, such as in cases of quarantine or involuntary hospitalization for mental illness. While civil confinements may restrict a person's liberty, they are not meant to be punitive in nature.

Quiz 14: Section 2: Workplace Law: Harassment, Discrimination, and Fairness

The following three states have been responsible for over half of the total executions in the United States since 1976:

According to the text, research studies find that the rate of sexual reoffense is _____ than that of other crimes.

There are two aspects of the sexually violent predator civil commitment laws (SVP laws) . One is the state's authority to protect the citizenry, also referred to as _. The second component is the state's duty to protect those who cannot protect themselves, sometimes referred to as _.

Predictions made by psychological experts regarding future violence are uniformly _____ by the courts.

According to the text, as of 2013, _____ states and the federal government adopted sexually violent predator civil commitment laws (SVP laws) .

The _____ is the probability that the defendant would commit an act of violence, representing a continuous threat to society.

_____ was the first person to be subjected to the sexually violent predator civil commitment laws (SVP laws) .

Many psychological experts suggest that they are _____ at predicting future violence.

In Kansas v. Hendricks (1997) , the Supreme Court ruled that sexually violent predator civil commitment laws did NOT violate double jeopardy. Double jeopardy means that:

The length of civil confinement is:

To hospitalize someone against his or her will, most states now require that certain conditions be met. Which of the following is NOT one of these conditions?

Placing someone in a psychiatric facility against his or her will is known as:

At its high point (in the 1950s) , the number of people housed in mental asylums reached almost _____ individuals.

An individual who has a "recurrent, intense sexual urge or behavior involving sexual activity with a prepubescent child or children" is classified as a:

Cathy is incarcerated because she has a history of physical and mental abuse of her stepchildren. She has been held in custody for an extended period because she has the possibility of becoming violent, which is also known as:

According to a report completed by Gookin (2007) , nearly _ sex offenders have been incarcerated as a result of the SVP laws since 1990. Of that number, _ have been released as of 2007.

The burden of proof for civil commitment is:

The movement to deinstitutionalize mentally ill patients was brought about by the following factors EXCEPT:

Community notification requiring states to make personal and private information about known sex offenders available to the public is a result of the enactment of:

Civil confinements are NOT considered to be:

Quiz 14: Section 2: Workplace Law: Harassment, Discrimination, and Fairness

The following three states have been responsible for over half of the total executions in the United States since 1976:

According to the text, research studies find that the rate of sexual reoffense is _____ than that of other crimes.

There are two aspects of the sexually violent predator civil commitment laws (SVP laws) . One is the state's authority to protect the citizenry, also referred to as _____. The second component is the state's duty to protect those who cannot protect themselves, sometimes referred to as _____.

Predictions made by psychological experts regarding future violence are uniformly _____ by the courts.

According to the text, as of 2013, _____ states and the federal government adopted sexually violent predator civil commitment laws (SVP laws) .

The _____ is the probability that the defendant would commit an act of violence, representing a continuous threat to society.

_____ was the first person to be subjected to the sexually violent predator civil commitment laws (SVP laws) .

Many psychological experts suggest that they are _____ at predicting future violence.

In Kansas v. Hendricks (1997) , the Supreme Court ruled that sexually violent predator civil commitment laws did NOT violate double jeopardy. Double jeopardy means that:

The length of civil confinement is:

To hospitalize someone against his or her will, most states now require that certain conditions be met. Which of the following is NOT one of these conditions?

Placing someone in a psychiatric facility against his or her will is known as:

At its high point (in the 1950s) , the number of people housed in mental asylums reached almost _____ individuals.

An individual who has a "recurrent, intense sexual urge or behavior involving sexual activity with a prepubescent child or children" is classified as a:

Cathy is incarcerated because she has a history of physical and mental abuse of her stepchildren. She has been held in custody for an extended period because she has the possibility of becoming violent, which is also known as:

According to a report completed by Gookin (2007) , nearly _____ sex offenders have been incarcerated as a result of the SVP laws since 1990. Of that number, _____ have been released as of 2007.

The burden of proof for civil commitment is:

The movement to deinstitutionalize mentally ill patients was brought about by the following factors EXCEPT:

Community notification requiring states to make personal and private information about known sex offenders available to the public is a result of the enactment of:

Civil confinements are NOT considered to be:

There are two aspects of the sexually violent predator civil commitment laws (SVP laws) . One is the state's authority to protect the citizenry, also referred to as _. The second component is the state's duty to protect those who cannot protect themselves, sometimes referred to as _.

According to a report completed by Gookin (2007) , nearly _ sex offenders have been incarcerated as a result of the SVP laws since 1990. Of that number, _ have been released as of 2007.