PSYCH 3CC3 Study Guide - Final Guide: Clinical Psychology, Chartered Management Institute, 16Pf Questionnaire
13 Nov 2016
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In clinical psychology there is only summary research. Canadian clinical psychologist and psychiatrist has made significant contributions. Past mental state: subjective process, judgment about whether they are in such a state during the crime that they should not be held accountable, for the longest time it was if they were sane or insane. Insanity is no a psychological term not in dsm. Is this individual in a mental state fit to stand trial. Future mental state: leasead/ assessed for released, what are the chances that they will recommit again, risk of violence, for murder chance to murder again is extremely rare. 5 days allowed; extension possible to 30 days; detention not to exceed 60 days: only medical practitioner e. g. psychiatrist can conduct fitness assessments (in. In u. s psychologists can conduct it: even if medical practitioner has no training or experience in psychiatry or psychology, while a psychologist cannot (in canada) Tests for psychopathology: mmpi oldest 1940s.
