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1. John is a 25-year-old man who was arrested for robbing
a convenience store at gunpoint. He has a history of
substance abuse and antisocial behavior. He claims that he
committed the crime because he was under the influence of
drugs and alcohol, and that he does not remember much of
what happened. He also says that he feels remorse and
wants to change his life. A forensic psychologist is asked to
evaluate John's mental state at the time of the offense and
his risk of recidivism. Which of the following is the most
appropriate assessment tool for this purpose?
A) Hare Psychopathy Checklist-Revised (PCL-R)
B) Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2 (MMPI2)
C) MacArthur Competence Assessment Tool-Criminal
Adjudication (MacCAT-CA)
D) Level of Service Inventory-Revised (LSI-R)
Answer: D) Level of Service Inventory-Revised (LSI-R)
Rationale: The LSI-R is a structured interview and rating
scale that measures the risk and need factors of offenders,
such as criminal history, substance abuse, antisocial
attitudes, and social support. It can help predict the
likelihood of reoffending and guide treatment planning.
The PCL-R is a measure of psychopathic traits, which may
not be relevant for John's case. The MMPI-2 is a general
personality test that may not capture the specific factors
related to criminal behavior. The MacCAT-CA is a
measure of competence to stand trial, which is not the issue
in this case.
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