PSYCH 3CC3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Dysthymia, Psychopathy, Personality Disorder
7 Jun 2019
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The most common and most frequent use of forensic psychology. Canadians have made some of the greatest contributions to this area. Assessment of the mental state of the individual in questions. U. s. (dusky v. united states): "the test must be whether he has sufficient present ability to consult with his attorney with a reasonable degree of rational understanding and a rational as well as factual understanding of proceedings against them" 5 days allowed; extension possible to 30 days; detention not to exceed 60 days. Even if medical practitioners has no training or experience in psychiatry or psychology. Always involves an interview, usually in addition to various assessment tools. The instruments are not used individually, without an interview. Zapf & roesch (1997): 86% agreement between fit-r and institutional assessments. Want to avoid saying that someone is fit to stand trial when they are not (false negative) Mens rea: intent to commit a criminal act.
