Forensic Psychology as a New Specialty Flashcards
In ___ APA voted to recognize Forensic Psychology as a specialty.
-2001
The narrow definition APA proposed towards Forensic Psychology is…
-to include primary clinical aspects of forensic assessment, treatment, and consultation
Most grad programs concentrate on clinical/counseling as it relates to _____, or social psychology as it relates to _____.
- correctional psychology
- legal psychology
Define: diplomate
-professional designation signifying a person has been certified as having advanced knowledge, skills, competence, in a particular specialty
APA has awarded diplomate status in Forensic Psychology since…
-mid 80’s
Define: Police Psychology
-application of psychological principles and clinical skills to law enforcement and public safety
Police Psychologists perform evaluations such as…
- pre-employment psych assessments
- fitness-for-duty evaluations
- special-unit evaluations
- hostage team negotiations
Police Psychologists perform investigate duties such as…
- criminal profiling
- psych autopsies
- handwriting analysis
- eyewitness hypnosis
Psychology of Crime and Delinquency is…
-the science of behavioral and mental processes of the adult and juvenile offender
The primary concern in Psychology of Crime and Delinquency is…
how criminal behavior is…
- acquired
- evoked
- maintained
- modified
_______ examines and evaluates prevention, intervention, and treatment strategies directed at reducing criminal behavior.
-criminal psychology
_____________ are critical roles for forensic school psychologist in juvenile corrections settings.
-assessment and counseling services
Define: availability heuristic
-tendency for people to believe an event occurs more frequently and widespread than it actually does due to the media dramatization of significance
Define: Victimology
- 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
In the ____, psychologists offer volunteer services to relief workers and victims of human-made or natural disasters.
-Disaster Response Network (DRN)
______ developed curriculum standards for national and state levels.
-National Victim Assistance Academy (NVAA)
Define: Legal Psychology
-scientific study of an assortment of topics reflecting the close relationship between psychology and the courts.
Legal Psychology includes research and application of ____ and _____ to criminal and civil courts.
- behavioral psychology
- social psychology
Legal Psychology ____, and _____ are used interchangeable in academic and professional literature.
- Psychology and Law
- Forensic Psychology
Subareas of Forensic Psychology ____ mutually exclusive.
-are not
Define: Forensic Neuropsychology
-application of knowledge from neuropsychology profession to legal matters
Define: neuropsychology
-study of psychological effects of brain and neurological damage and dysfunction on human behavior
Define: Clinical Neuropsychology
- applied brance
- assessment and diagnosis of neurological damage
Family Forensic Psychologist works on cases where…
-understanding family dynamics and systems is crucial
The fastest-growing branch of Forensic Psychology is…
-Correctional Psychology
The major goal of the Correctional Psychologist is to…
-help inmate in rehabilitation, treatment, and integration into the community
(includes probation and parole)
_______ study effects of correctional systems on prisoner behavior.
-research psychologists
Psychologists in correctional facilities are aided by guidelines developed by…
-American Association for Correctional and Forensic Psychology (AACFP)
_______ employs doctoral-level clinical/counseling psychologists, license or license-eligible, and substance abuse specialists.
-Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP)
