Question 1

Each Canadian jurisdiction has its own definition of mental illness.Saskatchewan uses what Robertson (1994)  calls a functional definition.What does that mean?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is practical and easy to understand and apply.
B)  It emphasizes behaviour over emotions and thoughts.
C)  It specifies the effect of the illness on the patient's thoughts and behaviour.
D)  It serves the function of allowing for civil commitment.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 2

Which group does NOT appear to be overrepresented among the homeless in Canada?

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A)  Indigenous people
B)  refugees
C)  ethnic minorities
D)  young peopleE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 3

Explore the consequences of the policy known as deinstitutionalization, noting specifically the effect on homelessness.Compare the intended outcome of this policy with the actual outcome.

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Question 4

What is a general requirement for civil commitment in all provinces in Canada?

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A)  presence of a mental disorder
B)  dangerousness to self or others
C)  a crime having been committed
D)  a need for treatmentE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 5

Discuss the concept of fitness to stand trial, including its definition according to the Canadian Criminal Code.Describe the Fitness Interview Test and how it is used to determine fitness to stand trial.

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Fitness to stand trial refers to a defendant's mental and cognitive ability to understand the legal proceedings against them and to effectively participate in their own defense. In Canada, the concept of fitness to stand trial is defined in Section 2 of the Criminal Code, which states that a person is unfit to stand trial if they are unable on account of mental disorder to conduct a defense at any stage of the proceedings before a verdict is rendered or to instruct counsel to do so, and in particular, if the accused is unable to understand the nature or object of the proceedings, or is unable to communicate with counsel.

The Fitness Interview Test (FIT) is a standardized assessment tool used in Canada to determine an accused person's fitness to stand trial. The FIT is a semi-structured interview conducted by a qualified mental health professional, such as a psychiatrist or psychologist, and is typically used when there is a question about the accused's mental fitness. The FIT assesses the accused's understanding of the legal process, their ability to communicate with their lawyer, and their ability to make decisions about their defense. The interview covers topics such as the nature of the charges, the roles of the judge, prosecutor, and defense lawyer, and the potential consequences of a guilty verdict. The mental health professional conducting the FIT will also assess the accused's ability to understand and weigh the evidence against them, as well as their ability to make decisions about their defense strategy.

The results of the FIT are used by the court to determine whether the accused is fit to stand trial. If the accused is found unfit, the court may order them to undergo treatment to restore their fitness, or they may be found not criminally responsible due to mental disorder. If the accused is found fit, the trial proceedings will continue as usual. The FIT is an important tool in ensuring that individuals with mental health issues are able to fully participate in their own defense and receive a fair trial.

Question 6

Explain the term "civil commitment." Describe the criteria for civil commitment, noting the similarities and differences among various Canadian jurisdictions.Identify and describe the two types of authority used by the government to justify it.What is the first step in the process of civil commitment?

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Civil commitment refers to the legal pro...

Question 7

Discuss public perceptions of the insanity defence and how they contrast with factual information regarding the frequency of its use and its implications.

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Public perceptions of the insanity defen...

Question 8

As specified by the U.S.case of Wyatt v.Stickney (1972) , the least restrictive conditions for intellectually disabled individuals included several issues.Which of the following is NOT one of these issues?

Accepted Answer

A)  integration into the community
B)  more structured living
C)  smaller facilities
D)  independent livingE) A) and B)
F) A) and C) B

Question 9

What has research shown regarding the Fitness Interview Test-Revised, which was developed by Webster and colleagues (1999) ?

Accepted Answer

A)  It reliably screens out those individuals who are unable to appreciate the quality and moral nature of the act of which they are accused.
B)  It is a reliable assessment of a person's mental state at the time a crime was committed.
C)  It reliably screens out those individuals who are clearly fit to stand trial.
D)  It is considered an unreliable assessment tool.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 10

A neuropsychologist is treating a client with substance use disorder.He recognizes that he is NOT adequately trained in the area of addictions and makes a referral to another colleague.What principle of the Canadian Code of Ethics is he operating under?

Accepted Answer

A)  boundary issues
B)  do no harm
C)  patient's rights
D)  recognizing limits of competenceE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

Hannah's family has just begun the process of civil commitment.What have they had completed?

Accepted Answer

A)  a petition to the court, submitted by the Crown attorney's office
B)  a report by police or emergency medical workers
C)  an assessment by one or two physicians or psychiatrists
D)  an individual voluntarily requesting admission to a mental health facilityE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A)  younger people, women, and families
B)  senior citizens who are unable to survive on fixed incomes
C)  young children who have been abandoned by their families and women
D)  couples and single womenE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 13

Which psychological test has been used to accurately identify malingering in persons claiming to have post-traumatic stress disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) 
B)  Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) 
C)  Rorschach Inkblot Test
D)  Wechsler Adult Scale of Intelligence (WAIS) E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

Some provinces, such as British Columbia, do not recognize the right of involuntary but competent patients to refuse treatment.What is this inconsistent with?

Accepted Answer

A)  the Criminal Code of Canada
B)  the Ethical Code of the Canadian Psychological Association
C)  the clinical practice guidelines of the American Psychological Association
D)  the Canadian Charter of Rights and FreedomsE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Since the 19th century, the method of determining responsibility when a person's mental state is in question has been based on the M'Naghten rule.Where did this rule originate?

Accepted Answer

A)  England
B)  Ireland
C)  Australia
D)  CanadaE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 16

In Quebec, a psychiatrist can commit a patient with schizophrenia if they refuse to take their medications.This provincial difference is due to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is the result of more liberal definitions of competence.
B)  It is the result of more liberal definitions of dangerousness.
C)  It is the result of restricting patients' right to refuse treatment.
D)  It is the result of more narrow definitions of dangerousness.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 17

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

A)  if they don't know what they are doing, or they don't know that what they are doing is wrong
B)  if they don't know that what they are doing is illegal
C)  if they know that what they're doing is wrong, but they are unable to control their behaviour
D)  if they are unable to appreciate the legal consequences of their actE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 18

The outcome of Frank's trial resulted in a finding of "not criminally responsible on account of mental disorder." According to Canadian law, where will Frank now be sent?

Accepted Answer

A)  a psychiatric hospital
B)  a prison
C)  a community mental health centre
D)  a prison with 24-hour psychiatric treatmentE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A)  the extent to which an intervention is effective with patients of differing backgrounds
B)  the effectiveness of the intervention in the practice setting in which it is to be applied
C)  whether patients accept the intervention and comply with its requirements, and whether it is easy to administer
D)  external validityE) B) and C)
F) A) and B) A

Question 20

In the 1970s U.S.case Tarasoff v.Regents of the University of California, a student killed a fellow student who had rejected his romantic advances.What important issue did this case involve?

Accepted Answer

A)  competency
B)  duty to warn
C)  restrictive environment
D)  patients' rightsE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Exam 17: Legal and Ethical Issues in Mental Health

Each Canadian jurisdiction has its own definition of mental illness.Saskatchewan uses what Robertson (1994) calls a functional definition.What does that mean?

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Which group does NOT appear to be overrepresented among the homeless in Canada?

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Explore the consequences of the policy known as deinstitutionalization, noting specifically the effect on homelessness.Compare the intended outcome of this policy with the actual outcome.

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What is a general requirement for civil commitment in all provinces in Canada?

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Discuss the concept of fitness to stand trial, including its definition according to the Canadian Criminal Code.Describe the Fitness Interview Test and how it is used to determine fitness to stand trial.

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Discuss public perceptions of the insanity defence and how they contrast with factual information regarding the frequency of its use and its implications.

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As specified by the U.S.case of Wyatt v.Stickney (1972) , the least restrictive conditions for intellectually disabled individuals included several issues.Which of the following is NOT one of these issues?

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What has research shown regarding the Fitness Interview Test-Revised, which was developed by Webster and colleagues (1999) ?

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A neuropsychologist is treating a client with substance use disorder.He recognizes that he is NOT adequately trained in the area of addictions and makes a referral to another colleague.What principle of the Canadian Code of Ethics is he operating under?

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Hannah's family has just begun the process of civil commitment.What have they had completed?

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

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Which psychological test has been used to accurately identify malingering in persons claiming to have post-traumatic stress disorder?

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Some provinces, such as British Columbia, do not recognize the right of involuntary but competent patients to refuse treatment.What is this inconsistent with?

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Since the 19th century, the method of determining responsibility when a person's mental state is in question has been based on the M'Naghten rule.Where did this rule originate?

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In Quebec, a psychiatrist can commit a patient with schizophrenia if they refuse to take their medications.This provincial difference is due to which of the following?

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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?

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The outcome of Frank's trial resulted in a finding of "not criminally responsible on account of mental disorder." According to Canadian law, where will Frank now be sent?

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

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In the 1970s U.S.case Tarasoff v.Regents of the University of California, a student killed a fellow student who had rejected his romantic advances.What important issue did this case involve?

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Exam 17: Legal and Ethical Issues in Mental Health

Each Canadian jurisdiction has its own definition of mental illness.Saskatchewan uses what Robertson (1994) calls a functional definition.What does that mean?

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Which group does NOT appear to be overrepresented among the homeless in Canada?

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Explore the consequences of the policy known as deinstitutionalization, noting specifically the effect on homelessness.Compare the intended outcome of this policy with the actual outcome.

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What is a general requirement for civil commitment in all provinces in Canada?

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Discuss the concept of fitness to stand trial, including its definition according to the Canadian Criminal Code.Describe the Fitness Interview Test and how it is used to determine fitness to stand trial.

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Discuss public perceptions of the insanity defence and how they contrast with factual information regarding the frequency of its use and its implications.

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As specified by the U.S.case of Wyatt v.Stickney (1972) , the least restrictive conditions for intellectually disabled individuals included several issues.Which of the following is NOT one of these issues?

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What has research shown regarding the Fitness Interview Test-Revised, which was developed by Webster and colleagues (1999) ?

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A neuropsychologist is treating a client with substance use disorder.He recognizes that he is NOT adequately trained in the area of addictions and makes a referral to another colleague.What principle of the Canadian Code of Ethics is he operating under?

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Hannah's family has just begun the process of civil commitment.What have they had completed?

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

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Which psychological test has been used to accurately identify malingering in persons claiming to have post-traumatic stress disorder?

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Some provinces, such as British Columbia, do not recognize the right of involuntary but competent patients to refuse treatment.What is this inconsistent with?

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Since the 19th century, the method of determining responsibility when a person's mental state is in question has been based on the M'Naghten rule.Where did this rule originate?

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In Quebec, a psychiatrist can commit a patient with schizophrenia if they refuse to take their medications.This provincial difference is due to which of the following?

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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?

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The outcome of Frank's trial resulted in a finding of "not criminally responsible on account of mental disorder." According to Canadian law, where will Frank now be sent?

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

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In the 1970s U.S.case Tarasoff v.Regents of the University of California, a student killed a fellow student who had rejected his romantic advances.What important issue did this case involve?

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