What does a forensic psychologist do in general terms? - Correct Answer produces activity that involves the generation of knowledge
they can generate new knowledge that can be applied in the arena that can help with decision making such as in court
knowledge generation - Correct Answer th...
Forensic Psychology Exam 1 Questions Answered &
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What does a forensic psychologist do in general terms? - Correct Answer produces activity that involves
the generation of knowledge
they can generate new knowledge that can be applied in the arena that can help with decision making
such as in court
knowledge generation - Correct Answer the creation of new scientific knowledge
How else can a forensic psychologist use his knowledge? - Correct Answer in professional clinical
practice
What are 5 areas of application for a forensic psychologist? - Correct Answer 1) Police Psychology
2) Crime and Delinquency
3) Victimology and Victim Services
4) Legal psychology
5) Correctional psychology
What is police psychology? - Correct Answer psychologist might be involved in personal selection
identify if people are fit candidates to be police officer or correctional officer etc.
in the course of duties, these people might need evaluations to determine their fitness and emotional
stability
,help develop a plan so they can get back to their work and feel better
What is "Crime and Delinquency" application of forensic psychology - Correct Answer works with
offenders
they are the expert witness
evaluate- did this person make a competent waive of miranda rights
or was it involuntary; was their will overborne and they made a statement that was not voluntary
might been involved in forensic interviewing such as of a child that has been a victim of sexual abuse
so the psychologist will be trained in how to create a comfortable and non suggestive style so the child
can tell what truly happened to him/her
What is "Correctional Psychology" application of forensic psychology? - Correct Answer jail
pre trial places
help people serving sentence of misdemeanors
jails have higher suicide rates than prison because jails are very chaotic
jails employ psychologists to do intakes to figure out who is psychotic, suicidal, insane, needs detox, etc.
wardens didn't sign up to run hospitals they signed up to run prisons- need psychologists for mentally ill
people
, Where might a forensic psychologist work? (8) - Correct Answer 1)college/university- teaching and
research
2) jail or prison
3) court clinic
4) forensic hospital
5)community mental
6)health agency
7) public, non-profit
8) private or group practice
What would a forensic psychologist do at a court clinic? - Correct Answer the clinical eyes and ears of
the judge- tells the judge what the defendant has for mental issues such as suggesting someone go to a
secure hospital before the case proceeds
psychiatrist - Correct Answer have a medical degree and can prescribe medication
have gone to medical school to get an MD
mostly treat mental illness through biological measures with medication
psychologist - Correct Answer has a Phd
trained in psychological science
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