Communication
What is put into a message we communicate?
The information/content that the sender wants the receiver to understand.
Who sits at the table with the defense attorney?
The defendant
Who decides if a person is competent or incompetent?
The judge
A mental health professional with experience and licensure
David's parents had three sons, Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of their third son?
David
What is an example of non-verbal communication?
Tone, rhythm, hand gestures, head nods, etc.
Is the judge for the defendant, against the defendant, or neither?
Neither, the judge is supposed to be neutral
What title/degree does the evaluator have?
Psychologist
What are symptoms of psychosis?
Hallucinations and delusions
What is Chris' favorite college sports team?
What is one type of way that we communicate with others?
Verbal, non-verbal, written, body language
Who helps keep order in the court and announces events?
The bailiff
What question(s) might the evaluator ask to test memory, orientation, or brain functioning?
What are the last five us presidents, where are you, what is the date, etc.
What diagnosis has the highest of highs (mania) and the lowest of lows (depression)?
Bipolar disorder
What month of the year has 28 days?
All of them
What are the four communication styles?
Passive, Aggressive, Passive-aggressive, and Assertive
Who sits near the judge and keeps a word for word record of what happens in the courtroom?
The stenographer or court reporter
If the evaluator asks about charges, should you explain the incident that led to the accusation or should you only answer the question that's asked?
Only answer the question that's asked
A diagnosis comes from the combination of how long you've had these, how severe these are, and what? (What are these?)
Symptoms
What pets does Emma have?
Rabbits
What statement is used to avoid blaming the other person in an arguement?
An "I" Statement
When a witness is asked questions by both the prosecution and the defense, this is called?
Cross-examination
What does confidential mean and who does the defendant have full confidentiality with?
Keeping something private or secret, and with their attorney
The leading theory for the cause of mental illness has two factors which are?
Biological vulnerability and stress
A man who was outside in the rain without an umbrella or hat didn't get a single hair on his head wet. Why?
He was bald