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.