Psychology 2032A/B Chapter 10: Chapter 10 Textbook Notes

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2032A/B
• Professor: Kathleen McKeown

Document Summary

Prior to 1990s risk was seen as a dichotomy: dangerous or not dangerous. Added dimension of probability to the assessment of whether a person will commit violence. Highlights the idea that probabilities change across time. Recognizes that risk level reflects the interaction between characteristics, background, and future situations. Process of risk assessment includes prediction and management. Civil commitment: individual hospitalized involuntarily if they have a mental illness and pose a danger to themselves or others. Child protection: risk of physical or sexual abuse and neglect to temporarily remove a child. Immigration: prohibit admission of individuals into canada that are at risk of committing violence. Duty to warn: mental health professionals expected to consider patients" risk of violence. Occurs at every major decision point in criminal systems. In judging adolescent offenders, can determine whether they are tried as an adult. Disclosure of information about potential risk is an important issue.