PSYC 334 Chapter Notes -Social Desirability Bias, Confounding, Mitigating Factor
31 Jan 2014
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Forensic applications of psychological assessment. Psychological tests are useful because: objective and quantifiable evidence. Forensic psychology: application of psychological principles, techniques, and procedures in understanding the law, legal proceedings, and legislative processes. Information about forensic psychology is provided by the american psychology- law society (division 41 of the apa). Recognize, certify, and promote competence in forensic psychology. Identify practitioners who have passed peer review and exams. Textbook on psychological testing in forensic psychology (out of interest only): melton, petrila, Expert witnesses and expert testimony. Expert witness: person who possesses knowledge and expertise necessary to assist the trier of fact in understanding some important issue. Rely on psychological tests. Fact witness: person with personal knowledge pertaining to the case. Clinical assessment versus forensic assessment. Clarification (nature of the disorder) Other features of clinical assessment that are in contrast with forensic assessment. Goal: improve quality of life.
