Trends in PP: Beginnings of the Profession Flashcards
1
Q
What is the difference between an in-house psychologist & a psychological consultant?
A
in-house-full-time regular employee of agency
consultant- independent, contracted to provide special services
2
Q
When was the official beginning of PP?
A
1968- 1st in-house PP for LAPD, Martin Reiser
3
Q
The 4 historical, overlapping trends in PP are…
A
1-mental & aptitude screening of law enforcement
2-personality assessments, in search of “police personality”
3-stress mgmt & other clinical services
4-fairness in testing
