PSYC 2002 Study Guide - Extraversion And Introversion, Biosocial Theory, Observational Learning
Document Summary
Forensic psychology 2400: chapter 1: an introduction to forensic psychology. Forensic psychology: a field of psychology that deals with all aspects of human behaviour as it relates to the law or legal system. What is forensic psychology: there is generally no accepted definition, but is often referred to as legal psychology or criminological psychology. The roles of a forensic psychologist: forensic psychology has aspects intersected between psychology and law, forensic psychologists can take on the role of a clinician or researcher. In reality these roles are not exclusive, an individual can take on more than one role. Clinical forensic psychologists: psychologists who are broadly concerned with the assessment and treatment of mental health issues as they pertain to the law or legal system: this includes setting such as: schools. Determinations of criminal responsibility (insanity) and fitness to stand trial. Providing expert testimony on questions of psychological nature. Conducting critical incident stress debriefing with police offenders.
