Defining Forensic Psychology: Recap

Question 1

The narrow definition of Forensic Psychology refers primarily to ______ associated with subareas ____ and ______.

Answer 1

• clinical practice
• legal psychology
• correctional psychology

Question 2

Otto and Helibrun recognize 3 levels of psychologists and clinicians in the field of forensic psychology…

Answer 2

1-“legally informed clinician”base
2-“proficient clinician” mid-level
3-“specialist clinician” highest level

Question 3

Explain: “legally informed clinician”

Answer 3

-base knowledge of law and ethics relevant to their professional practice

Question 4

Explain: “proficient clinician”

Answer 4

• mid-level expertise gained through….academic coursework, professional training, supervised experience in Forensic Psychology
• knowledge of relevant law, procedures, and ethics as it applies to their Forensic practice

Question 5

Explain: “specialist clinician”

Answer 5

• highest level of expertise gained through formal training graduate and post-graduate levels
• in-depth understanding of law, procedures, and ethics
• knowledge of a range of relevant psychological procedures and isssues

Question 6

The AACFP is…

Answer 6

American Association of Correctional and Forensic Psychology

• organization of behavioral scientists and practitioners that strive for high-quality mental health services to criminal offenders
• promote research on etiology, assessment, and treatment of criminal behavior

Question 7

The narrow definition limits forensic psychology to work with ______ and _____ practice.

Answer 7

• criminal courts and legal systems

- clinical practice

Question 8

The narrow definition does not recognize…

Answer 8

• contributions of research psychologists
• psychologists working with law enforcement or victims
• contributions to psychology of crime and criminal behavior

Question 9

The legal system can benefit from research on…

Answer 9

• developmental pathways to delinquency

- research, prevention, and control of sex offending