Chapter 1: Introduction to Forensic Psychology Flashcards
American Psychology Association (APA)
The largest professional association for psychologists in the world, with over 117,000 members of 2017
Association for Psychological Science (APS)
An organization of psychologists dedicated to the advancement of science in psychology. After the APA, it is the next-largest psychologists association in the United States
Correctional Psychology
The branch of forensic psychology that interacts with prisons, jails, and other correctional facilities and programs, both in institutional and community settings. Correctional psychologists often prefer that term rather then forensic psychologists
Digital investigative analysis
Forensic electronic data recovery, usually for legal purposes
Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct (EPPCC)
Provides ethical standards and guidelines for what is appropriate behaviour in clinical and research practice for psychologists
Family forensic psychology
A speciality whose practitioners have extensive knowledge about human development, family dynamics, and the court system
Forensic entomology
Study of insects (and their arthropod relatives) as it relates to legal issues
Forensic psychiatrists
Medical doctors trained to provide assessment services to courts in relation to persons who may evidence emotional, cognitive, or behavioural problems
Forensic psychology
The production of psychological knowledge and its application to the civil and criminal justice systems
Forensic school psychology
Branch of psychology dealing with legal matters within an educational context.
Forensic social workers
Social workers, typically with a master’s degree, who provide services relative to legal matters, such as custody evaluations or assessments in guardianship cases
Police and public safety psychology
Branch of psychology focusing on services provided to law enforcement personnel, including assessment, clinical treatment, and consulting on administrative matters
Psychology of crime and delinquency
The science of the behavioural and mental processes of the adult and juvenile offenders
Questioned document examination or analysis
Examination of the validity of documents, such as wills or suicide notes
Speciality guidelines for forensic psychology
APA and AP-LS Guidelines are offered in a number of subject areas associated with research and clinical practice in forensic psychology. Most recent guidelines were published in 2013.
