Two forensic psychologists who are both respected professionals of the same field of expertise may one day find themselves contradicting each other in a legal court
Forensic psychology is the application of psychological methods, theories, and concepts to the legal system. The history of forensic psychology in the United States began in the early 1900s as psychologists began testifying in court cases and working in correctional settings. Key events included the first use of psychological testing by police in 1916 and the first American psychologist qualifying as an expert witness in 1921. Forensic psychologists now work in a variety of legal contexts, including evaluating competency, insanity, risk assessment, and providing expert testimony.
This document discusses juvenile sexual offending in India. It notes the rise in juvenile crime rates and sexual assault cases. The 2015 amendment lowered the age of adult prosecution to 16 for serious crimes. Characteristics of juvenile sex offenders include being male adolescents aged 13-17, with impulse control issues and high rates of prior abuse and psychiatric disorders. Common etiological factors are physical/sexual abuse, exposure to violence, substance abuse, and pornography. Treatment focuses on changing behaviors in the youth's environment using family/social strengths. The conclusion calls for improved sex education, treatment, and addressing underlying causes to curb this problem.
The document discusses various methods used for lie detection, including psycho-physiological detection of deception (PDD) using polygraph tests, psychological stress evaluator (PSE), hypnosis, truth serums, and brain printing. It provides details on the scientific basis and procedures for PDD and notes some limitations, such as the potential for bias and subjectivity. Rights of subjects and guidelines from the National Human Rights Commission are also summarized.
Definition of forensic Psychology
History of forensic Psychology
Forensic Psychology in court
Subfields of forensic Psychology
Difference in the function of forensic and clinical psychology
Difference in forensic and clinical assessment
Roles of forensic Psychology
Ethical considerations
This lecture slide concerns the accuracy report of eye witness testimony. How accurate are eye-witness testimonials? And how can we interview witness so that their reports can be more accurate? It identifies the 'Cognitive Interview Model' which is a interview approach for increasing accuracy of reports while minimizes false information. One of the main mistake of interviewers are asking misleading questions. For instance, 'did you see the gun?' as opposed to 'did you see 'a' gun?' First part was misleading because it implies that a gun was witnessed when in fact there may not have been a gun present.
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The document discusses various psychological and sociological theories that attempt to explain terrorism and extremism. It covers psychopathological theories that examine the relationship between terrorism and mental illness. It also discusses rational choice theory, which views terrorist actions as rational decisions to achieve political goals. Several sociological theories are outlined, including social learning theory, frustration-aggression theory, relative deprivation theory, oppression theory, and national cultural theory. Finally, it analyzes psychoanalytic psychological theories of terrorism, including those focused on identity, narcissism, and paranoia.
The document discusses methods for detecting deception through analyzing behavioral cues and emotional displays. It begins by outlining the goals of presenting information on the role of deception in communication. It then discusses how establishing a baseline of normal behavior and noticing deviations from that baseline can help identify deception. The key concepts presented include analyzing nonverbal behaviors like eye contact and body language, as well as vocal cues and physiological responses, which may reveal emotional reactions that indicate deception. The document reviews theories of how emotions are involved in deception and strategies people use to conceal emotional responses when lying.
Forensic psychology is the application of psychological methods, theories, and concepts to the legal system. The history of forensic psychology in the United States began in the early 1900s as psychologists began testifying in court cases and working in correctional settings. Key events included the first use of psychological testing by police in 1916 and the first American psychologist qualifying as an expert witness in 1921. Forensic psychologists now work in a variety of legal contexts, including evaluating competency, insanity, risk assessment, and providing expert testimony.
This document discusses juvenile sexual offending in India. It notes the rise in juvenile crime rates and sexual assault cases. The 2015 amendment lowered the age of adult prosecution to 16 for serious crimes. Characteristics of juvenile sex offenders include being male adolescents aged 13-17, with impulse control issues and high rates of prior abuse and psychiatric disorders. Common etiological factors are physical/sexual abuse, exposure to violence, substance abuse, and pornography. Treatment focuses on changing behaviors in the youth's environment using family/social strengths. The conclusion calls for improved sex education, treatment, and addressing underlying causes to curb this problem.
The document discusses various methods used for lie detection, including psycho-physiological detection of deception (PDD) using polygraph tests, psychological stress evaluator (PSE), hypnosis, truth serums, and brain printing. It provides details on the scientific basis and procedures for PDD and notes some limitations, such as the potential for bias and subjectivity. Rights of subjects and guidelines from the National Human Rights Commission are also summarized.
Definition of forensic Psychology
History of forensic Psychology
Forensic Psychology in court
Subfields of forensic Psychology
Difference in the function of forensic and clinical psychology
Difference in forensic and clinical assessment
Roles of forensic Psychology
Ethical considerations
This lecture slide concerns the accuracy report of eye witness testimony. How accurate are eye-witness testimonials? And how can we interview witness so that their reports can be more accurate? It identifies the 'Cognitive Interview Model' which is a interview approach for increasing accuracy of reports while minimizes false information. One of the main mistake of interviewers are asking misleading questions. For instance, 'did you see the gun?' as opposed to 'did you see 'a' gun?' First part was misleading because it implies that a gun was witnessed when in fact there may not have been a gun present.
Add your comments and questions below.
The document discusses various psychological and sociological theories that attempt to explain terrorism and extremism. It covers psychopathological theories that examine the relationship between terrorism and mental illness. It also discusses rational choice theory, which views terrorist actions as rational decisions to achieve political goals. Several sociological theories are outlined, including social learning theory, frustration-aggression theory, relative deprivation theory, oppression theory, and national cultural theory. Finally, it analyzes psychoanalytic psychological theories of terrorism, including those focused on identity, narcissism, and paranoia.
The document discusses methods for detecting deception through analyzing behavioral cues and emotional displays. It begins by outlining the goals of presenting information on the role of deception in communication. It then discusses how establishing a baseline of normal behavior and noticing deviations from that baseline can help identify deception. The key concepts presented include analyzing nonverbal behaviors like eye contact and body language, as well as vocal cues and physiological responses, which may reveal emotional reactions that indicate deception. The document reviews theories of how emotions are involved in deception and strategies people use to conceal emotional responses when lying.
Forensic psychology is the intersection of psychology and the legal system. Forensic psychologists work in a variety of legal settings, including prisons, courts, and private practices. They conduct competency evaluations, provide expert testimony, assist in jury selection, and generate criminal profiles based on evidence from crime scenes. Criminal profiling involves analyzing the characteristics of a crime and offender to develop a profile of the type of person likely to have committed the offense. Forensic psychologists must differentiate between evaluating a defendant's mental state at the time of the offense (insanity) versus their competency to stand trial.
Forensic psychology involves the application of psychological principles to legal matters. The field has its origins in the late 19th century with early researchers studying eyewitness testimony and the accuracy of witness recall. Several important developments occurred in the early 20th century, including the first psychologist testifying in court about witness suggestibility in 1896 and the publication of one of the first textbooks on legal psychology in 1908. The field has continued to advance and become more specialized, with groups establishing specialty guidelines and the APA recognizing forensic psychology as an official specialty area in the early 2000s.
Criminal profiling combines elements of psychology and law enforcement to analyze criminal behavior and draw conclusions about the characteristics of unknown offenders. There are two main types of criminal profiling: inductive profiling compares current crimes to past offenders with similar backgrounds, while deductive profiling focuses on the specifics of each individual crime. The FBI uses a five-stage process for criminal profiling that includes compiling case data, assessing the crime, creating an offender profile, guiding the investigation, and ultimately apprehending the offender. Profiling techniques can provide insights to help narrow investigations and determine if multiple crimes were committed by one or more offenders.
Mental illness can be related to criminal behavior in several ways. Specific mental disorders like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, and substance abuse disorders have been linked to increased rates of violence and criminal acts. In terms of criminal responsibility, the McNaughton Rules and insanity defense evaluate if a defendant understood the nature and consequences of their actions or if mental illness caused them to not know right from wrong. Malaysian law also allows for diminished responsibility to reduce murder charges to manslaughter if a person's mental state impaired their responsibility.
This document provides information about Brain Electrical Oscillation Signature Profiling (BEOS) and polygraph techniques. BEOS is a non-invasive technique that detects a suspect's involvement in a crime by eliciting electrophysiological responses in the brain. It involves attaching an EEG cap to measure electrical activity in response to probes. Polygraph measures physiological indicators like respiration, sweating and heart rate that change when a person is lying or experiencing stress. Both techniques aim to detect deception by analyzing involuntary physiological responses, but have also faced criticism regarding their accuracy and infringement on rights.
Forensic psychology is the branch of psychology concerned with applying psychological principles to legal issues. It involves areas like criminal profiling, determining competency to stand trial, assessing insanity defenses, and predicting future violence. Forensic psychologists conduct interviews and psychological assessments to answer legal questions regarding these issues. They may work with law enforcement, courts, or in correctional facilities. The document provides examples of roles for forensic psychologists like evaluating competency to stand trial, assessing criminal responsibility through the insanity defense, considering intoxication or amnesia defenses, and providing evidence for mitigating sentences.
The document provides information on forensic hypnosis including:
- Forensic hypnosis is an investigative technique used to enhance witness recall in legal cases.
- Guidelines for forensic hypnosis include that it should only be used for major crimes after other procedures, and that sessions should be conducted and recorded by an experienced hypnotist.
- Challenges to the technique include potential confabulation, faking of responses, and memory hardening from suggestions during hypnosis. Few courts allow hypnotically induced memories as evidence.
1. Early psychological explanations of criminal behavior included demonic possession, physical abnormalities, and mental retardation. Rational choice theory proposed that criminal acts result from weighing rewards against risks and deterrence of punishment.
2. Major modern theories include psychodynamic perspectives focusing on childhood experiences and personality development, behaviorism which posits that aggression is learned through modeling, and cognitive theories examining faulty information processing and moral development.
3. Biological factors like biochemical imbalances, genetics, neurological defects, and evolutionary influences on aggression are also considered, as are trait theories related to antisocial personality and intelligence. Dominant views today recognize the interaction between psychological and sociological influences in contributing to criminal behavior.
Forensic psychology is the intersection between psychology and the justice system. It provides psychological information to facilitate legal decisions. The field grew significantly after World War 2. Forensic psychologists work in clinical, developmental, and social psychology and assist with criminal investigations, profiling, rehabilitation, and analyzing crime trends. They help lawyers with jury selection, consulting, and witness preparation and testify in family, civil, and criminal courts. While criminal psychologists evaluate criminals, forensic psychologists work on all types of court cases, including civil matters not involving criminals. Forensic psychology is an emerging field in Pakistan.
This document discusses the history and role of forensic psychology. It began in the early 20th century when psychologists started applying psychological knowledge to legal issues. By the 1970s, forensic psychology had emerged as a distinct subspecialty with graduate programs and professional organizations. Today, forensic psychologists regularly provide expert testimony in civil and criminal cases on topics like eyewitness testimony and emotional damages. They also serve as consultants to legal agencies. The document outlines some of the major activities of forensic psychologists, including providing expert witness testimony to help courts understand and evaluate evidence.
The document describes the Hare Psychopathy Checklist-Revised (PCL-R), a diagnostic tool used to rate a person's psychopathic tendencies. It contains 20 items that are each scored on a scale from 0-2 to assess personalities and lifestyles. A score of 30 or above qualifies for a diagnosis of psychopathy, while most non-psychopathic criminals score around 22. Administration of the PCL-R requires appropriate training and involves a semi-structured interview and file review to compare subjects to a prototypical psychopath.
Psychological profiling is a forensic technique used by investigative agencies to develop a profile of the type of person likely to have committed a crime based on evidence and characteristics of the crime scene. The profile considers factors like the crime scene evidence, victimology, and forensic details to reconstruct the crime and assess whether it was organized or disorganized. This leads to developing a criminal profile with demographics, physical traits, habits, and behavioral characteristics to guide the investigation in apprehending the offender.
(1) Criminal profiling began informally in the late 1940s to help investigations but initial profiles were not very helpful. The case of the "Mad Bomber" in the 1950s demonstrated how effective profiling could be when it directly led police to identify and apprehend the offender.
(2) There are two main approaches to profiling - inductive uses research on similar past crimes while deductive analyzes each crime individually. A 2010 study found brief training in inductive profiling produced more accurate profiles than no training, especially for physical characteristics.
(3) Characteristics of the crime scene can provide clues to the offender's personality and organization. Organized crime scenes suggest an offender who is socially competent while disorganized
This document discusses psychopathy, including its definition as a personality disorder characterized by antisocial behavior, lack of empathy and remorse, and disinhibited behavior. It provides background on influential figures in conceptualizing psychopathy like Hervey Cleckley and Robert Hare who developed the Psychopathy Checklist (PCL-R). The PCL-R is a 20-item assessment tool used to diagnose psychopathy. Witnessing abuse in childhood may be linked to higher psychopathic traits in adulthood. While psychopaths are often thought of as criminals, some research suggests psychopathic traits could benefit CEOs and business leaders.
Assessment in forensic psychology involves gathering data from multiple sources to develop a deep understanding of the person. It can involve categorization, formulation, and informing treatment. Various conceptual approaches are used, including qualitative and quantitative measurement. Prediction is a major function of assessment. Diagnosis involves identifying signs and symptoms, while formulation analyzes specific cases. Data is gathered through interviews and tests, considering factors like reliability and validity. Psychological theories help guide the assessment process, and an iterative approach integrates information over time.
This document discusses various topics related to psychology and abnormal psychology. It defines key terms like psychology, criminal psychology, human behavior, and psychologists. It also outlines different schools of psychology like structuralism and functionalism. The document discusses factors that can contribute to abnormal behavior like biological, environmental, and social factors. It also summarizes different approaches to understanding abnormality like the medical, statistical, legal, and behavioral approaches. Major figures in the history of abnormal psychology are highlighted. The document also discusses concepts like stress, coping mechanisms, defense mechanisms, fear, and personality disorders.
A forensic psychologist studies criminal behavior and applies psychological research in the criminal justice system. They work in courts, prisons, and other legal settings to evaluate psychological issues related to offenders and crimes. Some key responsibilities include assessing psychological factors of criminal cases, developing and evaluating treatment programs, advising parole boards, and providing expert testimony in court. Forensic psychologists require strong communication, observational, problem-solving and research skills. They work with offenders, victims, legal professionals and more. Career opportunities exist in universities, government agencies like prisons and probation services, and the healthcare system.
Misuse of psychologist's Work
Conflict between ethics and law, regulation or other Governing legal authority
Conflict between ethics and organizational demands
Informal resolution of ethical violations
Reporting ethical violations
Cooperating with ethics committee
Improper complaints
Unfair discrimination against complaints and respondents
This document discusses ethical issues in psychology. It begins by defining ethics and its relationship to morality and professional codes of conduct. It then outlines several core areas of ethical issues in psychology, including resolving ethical issues, competence, human relations, privacy and confidentiality, advertising, record keeping and fees, education and training, research and publication, assessment, and therapy. Within each of these areas, it lists specific ethical principles, guidelines, and considerations. The document provides an overview of the broad scope of ethics within the field of psychology.
This code of ethics and conduct from the British Psychological Society provides guidance for psychologists. It begins with an introduction that outlines the purpose and scope of the code. It then describes a process for ethical decision making. The main part of the code outlines four ethical principles: respect, competence, responsibility, and integrity. Each principle is defined by a set of standards for ethical conduct. The code aims to guide psychologists in their work.
A forensic psychologist plays a valuable role in the criminal justice system, even more so at a crime scene. Though not dealing directly with bodies or physical evidence, a forensic psychology practitioner tries to identify a perpetrator using psychological principles and tools.
Forensic psychology is the intersection of psychology and the legal system. Forensic psychologists work in a variety of legal settings, including prisons, courts, and private practices. They conduct competency evaluations, provide expert testimony, assist in jury selection, and generate criminal profiles based on evidence from crime scenes. Criminal profiling involves analyzing the characteristics of a crime and offender to develop a profile of the type of person likely to have committed the offense. Forensic psychologists must differentiate between evaluating a defendant's mental state at the time of the offense (insanity) versus their competency to stand trial.
Forensic psychology involves the application of psychological principles to legal matters. The field has its origins in the late 19th century with early researchers studying eyewitness testimony and the accuracy of witness recall. Several important developments occurred in the early 20th century, including the first psychologist testifying in court about witness suggestibility in 1896 and the publication of one of the first textbooks on legal psychology in 1908. The field has continued to advance and become more specialized, with groups establishing specialty guidelines and the APA recognizing forensic psychology as an official specialty area in the early 2000s.
Criminal profiling combines elements of psychology and law enforcement to analyze criminal behavior and draw conclusions about the characteristics of unknown offenders. There are two main types of criminal profiling: inductive profiling compares current crimes to past offenders with similar backgrounds, while deductive profiling focuses on the specifics of each individual crime. The FBI uses a five-stage process for criminal profiling that includes compiling case data, assessing the crime, creating an offender profile, guiding the investigation, and ultimately apprehending the offender. Profiling techniques can provide insights to help narrow investigations and determine if multiple crimes were committed by one or more offenders.
Mental illness can be related to criminal behavior in several ways. Specific mental disorders like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, and substance abuse disorders have been linked to increased rates of violence and criminal acts. In terms of criminal responsibility, the McNaughton Rules and insanity defense evaluate if a defendant understood the nature and consequences of their actions or if mental illness caused them to not know right from wrong. Malaysian law also allows for diminished responsibility to reduce murder charges to manslaughter if a person's mental state impaired their responsibility.
This document provides information about Brain Electrical Oscillation Signature Profiling (BEOS) and polygraph techniques. BEOS is a non-invasive technique that detects a suspect's involvement in a crime by eliciting electrophysiological responses in the brain. It involves attaching an EEG cap to measure electrical activity in response to probes. Polygraph measures physiological indicators like respiration, sweating and heart rate that change when a person is lying or experiencing stress. Both techniques aim to detect deception by analyzing involuntary physiological responses, but have also faced criticism regarding their accuracy and infringement on rights.
Forensic psychology is the branch of psychology concerned with applying psychological principles to legal issues. It involves areas like criminal profiling, determining competency to stand trial, assessing insanity defenses, and predicting future violence. Forensic psychologists conduct interviews and psychological assessments to answer legal questions regarding these issues. They may work with law enforcement, courts, or in correctional facilities. The document provides examples of roles for forensic psychologists like evaluating competency to stand trial, assessing criminal responsibility through the insanity defense, considering intoxication or amnesia defenses, and providing evidence for mitigating sentences.
The document provides information on forensic hypnosis including:
- Forensic hypnosis is an investigative technique used to enhance witness recall in legal cases.
- Guidelines for forensic hypnosis include that it should only be used for major crimes after other procedures, and that sessions should be conducted and recorded by an experienced hypnotist.
- Challenges to the technique include potential confabulation, faking of responses, and memory hardening from suggestions during hypnosis. Few courts allow hypnotically induced memories as evidence.
1. Early psychological explanations of criminal behavior included demonic possession, physical abnormalities, and mental retardation. Rational choice theory proposed that criminal acts result from weighing rewards against risks and deterrence of punishment.
2. Major modern theories include psychodynamic perspectives focusing on childhood experiences and personality development, behaviorism which posits that aggression is learned through modeling, and cognitive theories examining faulty information processing and moral development.
3. Biological factors like biochemical imbalances, genetics, neurological defects, and evolutionary influences on aggression are also considered, as are trait theories related to antisocial personality and intelligence. Dominant views today recognize the interaction between psychological and sociological influences in contributing to criminal behavior.
Forensic psychology is the intersection between psychology and the justice system. It provides psychological information to facilitate legal decisions. The field grew significantly after World War 2. Forensic psychologists work in clinical, developmental, and social psychology and assist with criminal investigations, profiling, rehabilitation, and analyzing crime trends. They help lawyers with jury selection, consulting, and witness preparation and testify in family, civil, and criminal courts. While criminal psychologists evaluate criminals, forensic psychologists work on all types of court cases, including civil matters not involving criminals. Forensic psychology is an emerging field in Pakistan.
This document discusses the history and role of forensic psychology. It began in the early 20th century when psychologists started applying psychological knowledge to legal issues. By the 1970s, forensic psychology had emerged as a distinct subspecialty with graduate programs and professional organizations. Today, forensic psychologists regularly provide expert testimony in civil and criminal cases on topics like eyewitness testimony and emotional damages. They also serve as consultants to legal agencies. The document outlines some of the major activities of forensic psychologists, including providing expert witness testimony to help courts understand and evaluate evidence.
The document describes the Hare Psychopathy Checklist-Revised (PCL-R), a diagnostic tool used to rate a person's psychopathic tendencies. It contains 20 items that are each scored on a scale from 0-2 to assess personalities and lifestyles. A score of 30 or above qualifies for a diagnosis of psychopathy, while most non-psychopathic criminals score around 22. Administration of the PCL-R requires appropriate training and involves a semi-structured interview and file review to compare subjects to a prototypical psychopath.
Psychological profiling is a forensic technique used by investigative agencies to develop a profile of the type of person likely to have committed a crime based on evidence and characteristics of the crime scene. The profile considers factors like the crime scene evidence, victimology, and forensic details to reconstruct the crime and assess whether it was organized or disorganized. This leads to developing a criminal profile with demographics, physical traits, habits, and behavioral characteristics to guide the investigation in apprehending the offender.
(1) Criminal profiling began informally in the late 1940s to help investigations but initial profiles were not very helpful. The case of the "Mad Bomber" in the 1950s demonstrated how effective profiling could be when it directly led police to identify and apprehend the offender.
(2) There are two main approaches to profiling - inductive uses research on similar past crimes while deductive analyzes each crime individually. A 2010 study found brief training in inductive profiling produced more accurate profiles than no training, especially for physical characteristics.
(3) Characteristics of the crime scene can provide clues to the offender's personality and organization. Organized crime scenes suggest an offender who is socially competent while disorganized
This document discusses psychopathy, including its definition as a personality disorder characterized by antisocial behavior, lack of empathy and remorse, and disinhibited behavior. It provides background on influential figures in conceptualizing psychopathy like Hervey Cleckley and Robert Hare who developed the Psychopathy Checklist (PCL-R). The PCL-R is a 20-item assessment tool used to diagnose psychopathy. Witnessing abuse in childhood may be linked to higher psychopathic traits in adulthood. While psychopaths are often thought of as criminals, some research suggests psychopathic traits could benefit CEOs and business leaders.
Assessment in forensic psychology involves gathering data from multiple sources to develop a deep understanding of the person. It can involve categorization, formulation, and informing treatment. Various conceptual approaches are used, including qualitative and quantitative measurement. Prediction is a major function of assessment. Diagnosis involves identifying signs and symptoms, while formulation analyzes specific cases. Data is gathered through interviews and tests, considering factors like reliability and validity. Psychological theories help guide the assessment process, and an iterative approach integrates information over time.
This document discusses various topics related to psychology and abnormal psychology. It defines key terms like psychology, criminal psychology, human behavior, and psychologists. It also outlines different schools of psychology like structuralism and functionalism. The document discusses factors that can contribute to abnormal behavior like biological, environmental, and social factors. It also summarizes different approaches to understanding abnormality like the medical, statistical, legal, and behavioral approaches. Major figures in the history of abnormal psychology are highlighted. The document also discusses concepts like stress, coping mechanisms, defense mechanisms, fear, and personality disorders.
A forensic psychologist studies criminal behavior and applies psychological research in the criminal justice system. They work in courts, prisons, and other legal settings to evaluate psychological issues related to offenders and crimes. Some key responsibilities include assessing psychological factors of criminal cases, developing and evaluating treatment programs, advising parole boards, and providing expert testimony in court. Forensic psychologists require strong communication, observational, problem-solving and research skills. They work with offenders, victims, legal professionals and more. Career opportunities exist in universities, government agencies like prisons and probation services, and the healthcare system.
Misuse of psychologist's Work
Conflict between ethics and law, regulation or other Governing legal authority
Conflict between ethics and organizational demands
Informal resolution of ethical violations
Reporting ethical violations
Cooperating with ethics committee
Improper complaints
Unfair discrimination against complaints and respondents
This document discusses ethical issues in psychology. It begins by defining ethics and its relationship to morality and professional codes of conduct. It then outlines several core areas of ethical issues in psychology, including resolving ethical issues, competence, human relations, privacy and confidentiality, advertising, record keeping and fees, education and training, research and publication, assessment, and therapy. Within each of these areas, it lists specific ethical principles, guidelines, and considerations. The document provides an overview of the broad scope of ethics within the field of psychology.
This code of ethics and conduct from the British Psychological Society provides guidance for psychologists. It begins with an introduction that outlines the purpose and scope of the code. It then describes a process for ethical decision making. The main part of the code outlines four ethical principles: respect, competence, responsibility, and integrity. Each principle is defined by a set of standards for ethical conduct. The code aims to guide psychologists in their work.
A forensic psychologist plays a valuable role in the criminal justice system, even more so at a crime scene. Though not dealing directly with bodies or physical evidence, a forensic psychology practitioner tries to identify a perpetrator using psychological principles and tools.
Forensic Psychology: Lecture Notes on Risk AssessmentPsychology2010
Risk assessment is used to evaluate the probability that an individual will commit future criminal or violent acts based on risk factors. It has two components: prediction and management. Predictions involve estimating the likelihood of reoffending while management focuses on interventions to reduce risk. However, risk assessment has limitations as risk levels can change over time depending on offender characteristics and situations. Base rates, which represent the percentage of a population that reoffends, also impact predictions - it is difficult to make accurate predictions when base rates are too high or too low. Methodological issues like limited risk factors considered and how reoffending is measured can also weaken research on risk assessment.
Voluntary organizations play an important role in promoting participation in development efforts in India. They work to organize communities and mobilize social support for government development programs. They are seen as more flexible than government bureaucracy and can take on activities like organizing the poor that the government cannot. Voluntary organizations have been recognized in India's Five Year Plans since the first plan and their role in supplementing government development efforts has increased over time. They work on issues like poverty alleviation, education, healthcare, and more. While they have limitations in scale and accountability, voluntary organizations continue to make important contributions to grassroots development in India.
This document discusses the role of voluntary organizations in social welfare administration. It defines voluntary organizations as groups of volunteers who come together for a common purpose without profit motivation. Voluntary organizations have a long history in India dating back to the late 19th century. They traditionally provided social services, advocated for social issues, and mobilized communities for development. Today, they continue to supplement government efforts in areas like rural development, poverty alleviation, and empowering vulnerable groups. Reforms are needed to ensure their sustainability and effective partnership with government.
This document outlines the professional ethics that counselors should follow in their work. It discusses that every profession has a code of ethics to guide behaviors. For counselors, their values and techniques for helping clients should be guided by their ethical standards. The counselor must respect the client's values and keep their discussions confidential, with few exceptions. They should maintain high professional standards, refer clients to others when needed, and not accept clients who are already receiving counseling elsewhere. The counselor's own well-being and private life should also be respected.
The document discusses careers in forensic psychology. Forensic psychologists work within the legal system, helping with tasks like jury selection and evaluating defendants using the insanity defense. They may also conduct research, treat mentally ill criminals, and work on civil cases. Becoming a forensic psychologist requires education in both criminal justice and psychology. There are various career paths, including researching prisons/corrections, reviewing eyewitness testimony, and traditional law enforcement/corrections work. The field involves subspecialties and is expected to continue growing in popularity, especially working with attorneys, courts, and juveniles.
Forensic psychology is a growing field in the United States that involves a blend of research in psychology, psychological theory, and practice in clinical settings within the legal justice system
There are many different kinds of ethical issues facing clinical psychologists. Some of the most common ones involve confidentiality, payments, relationships, and testimony.
Forensic psychology is closely aligned with the criminal justice system and is used to evaluate the competency of accused or convicted individuals. A forensic psychologist will administer tests and interviews to evaluate a defendant's understanding of their crime and ability to stand trial. They must be able to quickly establish rapport with subjects to interpret key questions and evaluate mental state. A prime candidate has an innate ability to evaluate human psyche from verbal and non-verbal cues to determine the truth. Forensic psychologists deal with criminal behavior but may also evaluate children involved in legal cases.
Obtaining a master’s degree in psychology is the ticket to becoming a professional in the counseling, clinical or educational arenas of psychology. Once the advanced degree is earned the post graduate psychology student has earned his or her passport to a commanding career, solid salary and professional excellence.
Argosy University offers a wide selection of bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs in a variety of psychology concentrations at 19 locations across the nation.
The document discusses the history and methods of psychology. It notes that psychology originated from philosophy and the term refers to the study of the soul. Wilhelm Wundt is considered the first modern psychologist for establishing the first experimental laboratory in 1879. The document also outlines several key methods used in psychology, including introspection, observation, experimentation, case studies, and surveys.
A psychology graduate can deal with human behavior and behavior patterns within any organization. It is a tool that will be of benefit in any business situation and most companies understand that.
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Career in Psychology
with Emphasis on
Clinical Psychopathology
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Psyche – The Greek word for
“sprite, soul, and breath.”
Logia – The Greek word for “the
study of something.”
Career in Psychology with Emphasis on Clinical Psychopathology
What is Psychology?
Psychology is the study of mental
and behavioral processes.
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What is
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Addresses the
symptoms of mental
distress, in order to
examine the origin of
maladapted behavior.
Scientific approach to discovering the origins
of mental distress
Address how mental disorders develop
Examine symptoms and conditions
Consider genetic, biological, psychological,
and social causes
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What is Clinical
Psychopathology?
Provide specialized,
comprehensive mental
healthcare and in-depth
research on the origin and
symptoms of
mental illness.
Diagnose mental disorders by analyzing;
Behavior
Emotions
Cognitive functions
Environmental
Biological stressors
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Academic pathways to becoming a psychologist
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Bachler’s Degree
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Master’s
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Internship
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Volunteer work in the field
Graduate Record Exam
Become licensed to
practice
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training
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Trustworthy Analytical
Utilize logical
reasoning skills
when assessing
information/data
and solving
problems
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Communication
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Listener &
Observer
Listen keenly to
others and carefully
observe verbal and
nonverbal cues
Empathy &
Patience
Display the ability to
understand feelings
of distress or
discomfort in others,
while recognizing
that this career field
requires patience
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This document provides an overview of the American Psychological Association's Ethics Code, which establishes ethical standards and guidelines for psychologists. It discusses the intent, organization, scope of application, and procedural considerations of the Ethics Code. The Ethics Code consists of an Introduction, Preamble, five General Principles, and specific Ethical Standards. It is intended to provide guidance to psychologists and standards for professional conduct that can be enforced by the APA and other bodies that adopt the Ethics Code. However, it is not intended as the basis for civil liability.
Ethical and legal issues in clinical psychology (according to ethics code 2017)Jyosil Kumar Bhol
This document summarizes the key ethical and legal issues in clinical psychology. It begins with definitions of morality, ethics, and law. It then discusses the American Psychological Association's ethics code for clinical psychologists, which consists of general principles and specific ethical standards. The general principles are aspirational goals around beneficence, fidelity, integrity, justice, and respecting rights and dignity. The ethical standards establish enforceable rules for clinical psychologists in areas like resolving ethical issues, competence, privacy, advertising, record keeping, research, assessment, and therapy. The document provides examples of some of the specific ethical standards within these categories.
Unit 5 project elizabeth hall psychological rolesElizabeth Hall
Forensic psychologists play important roles in the criminal justice system, including law enforcement, corrections, and the courts. In law enforcement, police psychologists assist with tasks like candidate assessment, officer counseling, and providing psychological expertise to investigations. In corrections, psychologists evaluate and treat inmates' mental health issues and help manage facility crises. In the courts, psychologists may serve as expert witnesses, advising legal teams and the court on psychological research and examinations. Across all roles, forensic psychologists face ethical challenges regarding issues like confidentiality and dual relationships, requiring adherence to standards from the APA and related organizations.
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Assignment: Legal and Ethical Issues Related to Psychiatric Emergencies
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The diagnosis of psychiatric emergencies can include a wide range of problems—from serious drug reactions to abuse and suicidal ideation/behaviors. Regardless of care setting, the PMHNP must know how to address emergencies, coordinate care with other members of the health care team and law enforcement officials (when indicated), and effectively communicate with family members who are often overwhelmed in emergency situations. In their role, PMHNPs can ensure a smooth transition from emergency mental health care to follow-up care, and also bridge the physical–mental health divide in healthcare.
In this week’s Assignment, you explore legal and ethical issues surrounding psychiatric emergencies, and identify evidence-based suicide and violence risk assessments.
To Prepare
Review this week’s Learning Resources and consider the insights they provide about psychiatric emergencies and the ethical and legal issues surrounding these events.
The Assignment
In 2–3 pages, address the following:
Explain your state laws for involuntary psychiatric holds for child and adult psychiatric emergencies. Include who can hold a patient and for how long, who can release the emergency hold, and who can pick up the patient after a hold is released.
Explain the differences among emergency hospitalization for evaluation/psychiatric hold, inpatient commitment, and outpatient commitment in your state.
Explain the difference between capacity and competency in mental health contexts.
Select one of the following topics, and explain one legal issue and one ethical issue related to this topic that may apply within the context of treating psychiatric emergencies: patient autonomy, EMTALA, confidentiality, HIPAA privacy rule, HIPAA security rule, protected information, legal gun ownership, career obstacles (security clearances/background checks), and payer source.
Identify one evidence-based suicide risk assessment that you could use to screen patients.
Identify one evidence-based violence risk assessment that you could use to screen patients.
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Chapter Two
The Ethical Decision-Making Process
In Chapter 1, we looked at the “good or bad apple” approach as well as the situational
perspective to help explain ethical and unethical decision making. But this is only one part of
the ethical decision-making picture. We also need to understand the ethical decision-making
process as well. Yes, different people act differently under the same circumstances based on
their individual moral character, and yes, the same person will act differently when the
situational context changes in terms of the nature of the issue, the ethical corporate culture,
and the personal situation and pressures that are being faced. But we also need to understand
the decision-making process we go through when we make ethical decisions, and at what stage
of the process each of the individual and situational factors we have already discussed might
influence or moderate decision making. Building on and borrowing from a series of academic
disciplines and theories including moral philosophy, moral psychology, social psychology,
social economics, organizational behavior, criminology, behavioral science, cognitive
neuroscience, and business ethics, a number of descriptive ethical decision-making theoretical
models have fortunately been proposed to help explain the decision-making process of
individuals leading to ethical or unethical behavior or actions.
Unfortunately, however, to date there does not appear to be a fully comprehensive ethical
decision-making model. For example, following a comprehensive review of ethical decision-
making research, some researchers suggest the following: “If the field of descriptive ethics is
to move forward to strengthen our understanding of the ethical decision-making process, it is
imperative that future studies focus more attention on theory development.”1 Similarly,
according to others there remains a deficiency in ethical decision-making theory: “Unlike in the
past, researchers no longer need to justify their rationale for studying ethics; instead, their
attention needs to focus on developing a more comprehensive theoretical platform upon which
empirical work in behavioral ethics can continue.”2 In other words, the current disagreement
among scholars over which theoretical ethical decision-making model (if any) is the most
appropriate, especially when engaging in empirical research, needs to be addressed. In fact,
some continue to refer to the ethical decision-making process as a “black box.”3
After looking at the various approaches and ethical decision-making models, my own version
of a descriptive ethical decision-making model is outlined in this chapter that attempts to
consolidate the various models that have already been proposed while incorporating other
important aspects of the ethical decision-making process that have at times been neglected.4
The goal is to not only build upon previous ethical decision-making models, but also to
address the key divergence between what has been ...
Clinical Psychology, which is one of the many branches of Psychology, focuses upon the treatment, diagnosis, and causes of mental disorders in individuals.
Year 10 Psychology Applications Of PsychologyMark Schumann
This document provides an overview of the curriculum for a one-semester Year 10 Psychology course. The course aims to introduce students to key concepts in psychology and various specializations within the field, including sports psychology, forensic psychology, and clinical psychology. It covers topics such as what psychology is, the roles of different types of psychologists, psychological assessment and testing, mental illnesses and their treatment. Students complete various assessment tasks including role plays, presentations and research projects to apply their understanding of psychological concepts.
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Instructions: The critical evaluation essay – Be sure to submit a final draft in MLA format on word. This paper should be at least 700 words, but no more than 850. Also, take great care not to plagiarize.
Mark Twain “The Story of the Bad Little Boy”
Write a critical analysis of Mark Twain’s “The Story of the Bad Little Boy” approaches can be quite straightforward. Psychological, gender, sociological, biographical, and historical are all approaches that many use naturally in viewing a work. However, if your interest lies elsewhere, feel free to choose another approach. This essay will need a debatable thesis. A thesis is not a fact, a quote, or a question. It is your position on the topic. The reader already knows the story; you are to offer him a new perspective based on your observations.
Since the reader is familiar with the story, summary is unnecessary. Rather than tell him what happened, tell him what specific portions of the story support your thesis.
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This paper should be at least 700 words, but no more than 850. The paper should be formatted correctly MLA style and written in third person (do not use the words I, me, us, we, or you). The essay should also contain citations and a works cited list based on your selected essay in the assigned readings. Formulate the structured response from your own close reading of the text.
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Key Terms
This document lists and defines some of the 28 most important concepts that all psychology students and psychologists should know and understand well. Many of these concepts will appear again and again in your future classes and work in psychology. You will go deeper into many of them as you explore the world of Psychology.
CONCEPTS
Definition
1. ABC
Behavior therapists conduct a thorough functional assessment (or behavioral analysis) to identify the maintaining conditions by systematically gathering information about situational antecedents (A), the dimensions of the problem behavior (B), and the consequences (C) of the problem. This is known as the ABC model, and the goal of a functional assessment of a client's behavior is to understand the ABC sequence. This model of behavior suggests that behavior (B) is influenced by some particular events that precede it, called antecedents (A), and by certain events that follow it, called consequences (C). Antecedent events cue or elicit a certain behavior. For example, with a client who has trouble going to sleep, listening to a relaxation tape may serve as a cue for sleep induction. Turning off the lights and removing the television from the bedroom may elicit sleep behaviors as well. Con- sequences are events that maintain a behavior in some way, either by increasing or decreasing it. For example, a client may be more likely to return to counselin ...
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4. Describe the influences of the Pneumotaxic and Apneustic centers
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2. www.helpingpsychology.com The ethical behavior of a forensic psychologist is often a subject of speculation. Two forensic psychologists who are both respected professionals of the same field of expertise may one day find themselves contradicting each other in a legal court. http://helpingpsychology.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/iStock_000002809751Small-300x200.jpg
3. www.helpingpsychology.com This kind of situation led to an early creation of standards of ethical behavior in forensic psychology. These standards provide guidelines for psychologists who are regularly engaged in providing expert psychological knowledge during legal proceedings and all events that involve psycho-legal issues. http://www.careersinpsychology.co.uk/images/19161.jpg
4. www.helpingpsychology.com Some of the major aspects of these guidelines reveal distinct differences from the standards of ethical practice of clinical psychologists.
5. www.helpingpsychology.com Non-Maleficence versus Impartiality The dogma of all psychologists to do no harm is sometimes considered to be in stark contrast with the role of the forensic psychologist. http://helpingpsychology.com/wp-content /uploads/2009/ 03/deception.jpg
6. www.helpingpsychology.com The testimonies of forensic psychologists are sometimes used and manipulated by lawyers to convince a jury to deliver a guilty verdict. Thus, the non-maleficence principle in clinical psychology is transformed into an impartiality principle in forensic psychology. http://helpingpsychology.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/iStock_000003118029Small-300x199.jpg
7. www.helpingpsychology.com During his testimony, the forensic psychologist is ethically bound to disclose not only the methods used in a psychological evaluation, but also the limitations of such methods and all existing theories that may support or contradict these methods. http://www.psychologytoday.com/files/u52/like-minds-6.jpg
8. www.helpingpsychology.com Integrity versus Trustworthiness Clinical psychology demands that its professionals must be accurate and honest. http://helpingpsychology.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/iStock_000001903638Small-300x224.jpg
9. www.helpingpsychology.com Clinical psychologists are allowed to intentionally conduct deceptive techniques as long as these can be ethically justified. Forensic psychologists do not have this luxury. http://www.onlinecollegeguru.com/images/Careers/clinical-psychology.gif
10. www.helpingpsychology.com In forensic psychology, all psychological evaluations must be documented as they are subject to judicial scrutiny. Compared to those in clinical practice, forensic psychologists adhere to higher standards of documentation because their conclusions are sometimes used in legal proceedings. http://www.stamfordpsych.com/images/clinical_psychology.jpg
11. www.helpingpsychology.com Beyond Justice In clinical psychology, justice is promoted by exercising precautions and good judgment to avoid personal biases. http://helpingpsychology.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/iStock_000002809751Small-300x200.jpg
12. www.helpingpsychology.com All psychologists must ensure that their professional limitations and personal opinions will not affect their conclusions. But in forensic psychology, there is a requirement to go beyond what is just and right. http://www.careersinpsychology.co.uk/images/7811.jpg
13. www.helpingpsychology.com If the forensic psychologist has previous experiences or activities, personal or professional relationships, or moral values that may affect or impede good judgment, he should refuse to participate or minimize involvement in a given case. http://helpingpsychology.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/iStock_000002048368Small-300x199.jpg
14. www.helpingpsychology.com The forensic psychologist needs to anticipate all sources of conflicts of interest before agreeing to become an expert witness. During the course of their practice, forensic psychologists must adhere to higher ethical standards of behavior due to the nature of their profession. http://psychologistsonline.info/images/psychologist/psychologist_385x261.jpg
15. www.helpingpsychology.com Forensic psychology and clinical psychology may share similar concepts of rights and responsibilities, the same confidentiality rules, and parallel methods and procedures, but the environments in which they work are vastly different. http://www.allpsychologyschools.com/g_img/displayimage.php?imageID=4507
16. www.helpingpsychology.com Unlike clinical psychologists, forensic psychologists do not always work in a pleasant office setting. They may evaluate patients whose psychological pathology led to violent crimes.
17. www.helpingpsychology.com They deal with lawyers whose goals are biased. In the face of all these obstacles, forensic psychologists must demonstrate and promote their profession as a well-respected, valuable, and important part of society. http://www.worldwidelearn.com/img/spotlight/argosy-university/forensic-psychology/forensic-psychology2.jpg