Psychology 2032A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 8: Risk Assessment, Antipsychotic, Executive Functions

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2032A/B
• Professor: John Campbell

Document Summary

The role of mental illness in the court. P(cid:396)esu(cid:373)ptio(cid:374)s i(cid:374) ca(cid:374)ada"s legal (cid:455)ste(cid:373: 2 events that must be found beyond a reasonable doubt for a criminal guilt to be established, actus reus: wrongful deed, mens rea: criminal intent. How many defendants are referred for fitness evaluation: 5000 evaluations annually in canada, refer to table 8. 1. Who can assess fitness: in canada, only medical practitioners, do not need any background in psychiatry or experience with forensic populations, psychologists may assist however, and send results to a psychiatrist or m. d. to incorporate into their findings. 3 psych abilities: understand the nature or object of the proceeding. Factual knowledge of criminal procedure: understanding of arrest process, nature and severity of current charges, role of key participants: understand the possible consequences of the proceedings. Appreciation of personal involvement in and importance of the proceedings: appreciation of range and nature of possible penalties and defences: communicate with counsel.