Forensic Psych chapter 1.pdf

A Distinct Discipline Definition Finding a definition for Forensic psychology is not easy because all We know have...

A Distinct Discipline Definition Finding a definition for Forensic psychology is not easy because all We know have Forensic Psychologists are very unique and cannot seem to come to a Textbooks unanimous decision on a description of what Forensic Psychology is Professional associates (eg,. AP-LS) Training opportunities Broad definition - Research related to human behaviour and legal processes and also the practice of psychology in the legal system APA formally recognized Forensic psychology as a society Narrow definition - Clinical practice in the legal system (assessment/ treatments) A field of psychology that deals with all aspects of human behaviour as it relates to the law legal system (Includes practice AND research) Types of Forensic Psychology Clinitian Researcher Legal Scholar Those that are most concerned with mental health issues & the law Those who are also interested in mental Generally have a Ph.d in health issues and the law but they are psychology and L.L.B. in Jobs may include research and practice and need either a M.A or a Ph.D in also interested in behaviour law psychology & internships. Their jobs will include research Analyze mental health law Psychiatrist are considered a doctor (they can perscribe medication) psychologist cannot For schooling they need graduate training Analyze legal movements in psychology & research on a forensic Forensic Anthropology : Examine the remains of dead individuals to help topic Policy analysis and determine their identity legislative consultation Examine the effectiveness of risk- Forensic Odontology : Study the dental aspects of criminal activity assessment strategies There is a program at Simon Fraser University Forensic Pathology : Medical Doctors who examine injuries or the remains of Determining what factors influence jury dead bodies in an attempt to determine time and cause of death decision making Forensic Toxicology : Study the effects of drugs and other chemicals on Develop and test better ways to conduct people within the context of the law. eyewitness lineups Evaluate offender and victim treatment Conduct divorce and child custody mediation programs Provide expert testimony on questions of psychological nature Study the effect of stress management interventions on police officers Carry out personnel selection (Police agencies) Run critical incident stress debriefings with police officers Facilitating treatment programs for offenders Relationships Psychology and the Law Psychology in the Law Psychology of the Law The use of psychology to study the law The use of psychology to The use of psychology within the itself study the operation of the legal system as it currently legal system (e,g, eyewitness operates (e.g. expert testimony) Why people either breaks laws or follow lineups, looking at laws confessions) Directly involved in the law and using your psychological Using knowledge of psychology to study Looks at the relationships in understanding. the law itself the lagal system Using your expertise to help the law Legal Scholars This relationship assumes they are separate entities. Clinitians Experimentalist and reaserchers