Test 1 Flashcards
What do the broad and narrow definitions of forensic psychology have in common?
both definitions involve a contribution to the legal system
Identify some forensic fields in addition to forensic psychology
forensic engineering, forensic linguistics, forensic pharmacy, forensic oceanography, forensic medicine, forensic digital investigation, forensic social work, forensic nursing, forensic pathology, forensic anthropology, and forensic archaeology
What are the five major areas in forensic psychology in which forensic psychologists are employed in addition to academic settings?
police and public safety psychology, legal psychology, psychology of crime and
delinquency, victimology and victim services, and correctional psychology
A forensic psychologist conducting child custody evaluations, visitation risk assessments, and child abuse evaluations is practicing the forensic psychology subspecialty of __________.
legal
psychology
Five areas in which forensic psychologists are employed in addition to academic settings. Subareas of forensic psychology in which forensic psychologists are employed (i.e., types of services provided).
private practice, victim services, sex offender treatment programs, research
organizations, and legal advocacy centers
What type of education/training is offered at the undergraduate and graduate levels to provides students real-world exposure to the field?
internships
There has been a global increase in forensic psychology graduate programs within the past few years. What conclusion can you draw about the field of forensic psychology from this statement?
the field is growing
What are some limitations of a master’s degree compared with a doctoral degree in forensic psychology?
with a master’s degree, one cannot independently practice psychology (not technically a psychologist)
What are some distinctions between the PhD the PsyD degrees?
the PsyD is focused on clinical training, while the PhD focuses on scientific research
What is board certification and what is the most rigorous certification in American forensic psychology?
board certification means that an individual meets the most rigorous standards for practice in the field, and it adds stature to the credentials of individuals who are called to testify in court; the American Board of Forensic Psychology
Recognize examples of what forensic psychologists do within the five major areas of forensic psychology.
Police and public safety psychology (PPSP) is the research and application of psychological principles and clinical skills to law enforcement, and public safety (fitness for duty evals.)
Legal psychology: Scientific study of a wide assortment of topics reflecting the close relationship between psychology and the law (perform evaluations)
Psychology of Crime and Delinquency: Science of the behavioral and mental processes of the adult and juvenile offender. It is primarily concerned with how antisocial behavior is acquired, evoked, maintained, and modified (research and consult)
Victimology and Victim Services: Study of persons who have experienced either actual or threatened physical, psychological, social, or financial harm as the result of the commission or attempted commission of crime against them.
Correctional psychology: Assessment, crisis intervention, substance abuse treatment, or reentry planning.
Know the five major research and practice areas in forensic psychology and identify the most rapidly growing branch.
correctional psychology
Areas in which psychologists have traditionally provided service to police Four general and overlapping domains of police practice
assessment, clinical intervention, operational support, and organizational counseling
Define “police culture.”
the rules, attitudes, beliefs, and practices that are thought to be accepted among law enforcement officers as an occupational group
Understand what is meant by job analysis and distinguish it from preemployment screening and fitness-for-duty evaluations (FFDEs).
Job Analysis: a systematic procedure for identifying the skills, abilities, knowledge, and
psychological characteristics that are needed to do public safety work successfully
Fitness-for-duty evaluations: assessments conducted to determine the psychological ability of law enforcement officers to perform their essential job functions, particularly after experiencing a major stressful event
Preemployment screening: the psychological evaluation that is conducted prior to a conditional offer of employment
