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Forensic Psychology as a New Specialty Flashcards

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1
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In ___ APA voted to recognize Forensic Psychology as a specialty.

A

-2001

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The narrow definition APA proposed towards Forensic Psychology is…

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-to include primary clinical aspects of forensic assessment, treatment, and consultation

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3
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Most grad programs concentrate on clinical/counseling as it relates to _____, or social psychology as it relates to _____.

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  • correctional psychology

- legal psychology

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4
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Define: diplomate

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-professional designation signifying a person has been certified as having advanced knowledge, skills, competence, in a particular specialty

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APA has awarded diplomate status in Forensic Psychology since…

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-mid 80’s

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Define: Police Psychology

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-application of psychological principles and clinical skills to law enforcement and public safety

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Police Psychologists perform evaluations such as…

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  • pre-employment psych assessments
  • fitness-for-duty evaluations
  • special-unit evaluations
  • hostage team negotiations
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Police Psychologists perform investigate duties such as…

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  • criminal profiling
  • psych autopsies
  • handwriting analysis
  • eyewitness hypnosis
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9
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Psychology of Crime and Delinquency is…

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-the science of behavioral and mental processes of the adult and juvenile offender

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The primary concern in Psychology of Crime and Delinquency is…

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how criminal behavior is…

  • acquired
  • evoked
  • maintained
  • modified
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_______ examines and evaluates prevention, intervention, and treatment strategies directed at reducing criminal behavior.

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-criminal psychology

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_____________ are critical roles for forensic school psychologist in juvenile corrections settings.

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-assessment and counseling services

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Define: availability heuristic

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-tendency for people to believe an event occurs more frequently and widespread than it actually does due to the media dramatization of significance

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Define: Victimology

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  • study of a person who has experienced either actual or threatened physical, emotional, social, or financial harm as a result of crime or attempted crime towards them
  • harm may be direct or indirect
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In the ____, psychologists offer volunteer services to relief workers and victims of human-made or natural disasters.

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-Disaster Response Network (DRN)

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______ developed curriculum standards for national and state levels.

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-National Victim Assistance Academy (NVAA)

17
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Define: Legal Psychology

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-scientific study of an assortment of topics reflecting the close relationship between psychology and the courts.

18
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Legal Psychology includes research and application of ____ and _____ to criminal and civil courts.

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  • behavioral psychology

- social psychology

19
Q

Legal Psychology ____, and _____ are used interchangeable in academic and professional literature.

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  • Psychology and Law

- Forensic Psychology

20
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Subareas of Forensic Psychology ____ mutually exclusive.

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-are not

21
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Define: Forensic Neuropsychology

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-application of knowledge from neuropsychology profession to legal matters

22
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Define: neuropsychology

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-study of psychological effects of brain and neurological damage and dysfunction on human behavior

23
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Define: Clinical Neuropsychology

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  • applied brance

- assessment and diagnosis of neurological damage

24
Q

Family Forensic Psychologist works on cases where…

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-understanding family dynamics and systems is crucial

25
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The fastest-growing branch of Forensic Psychology is…

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-Correctional Psychology

26
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The major goal of the Correctional Psychologist is to…

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-help inmate in rehabilitation, treatment, and integration into the community
(includes probation and parole)

27
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_______ study effects of correctional systems on prisoner behavior.

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-research psychologists

28
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Psychologists in correctional facilities are aided by guidelines developed by…

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-American Association for Correctional and Forensic Psychology (AACFP)

29
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_______ employs doctoral-level clinical/counseling psychologists, license or license-eligible, and substance abuse specialists.

A

-Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP)

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