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Forensic Psychology and How It Helps In The Law

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Forensic Psychology and How It Helps In The Law

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How is forensic psychology used in the field?

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How is forensic psychology used in the field?

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What, if any, are the ethical issues of forensic psychology?

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What, if any, are the ethical issues of forensic psychology?

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How big of a difference has forensic psychology made in cases where it is used versus where it has not?

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How big of a difference has forensic psychology made in cases where it is used versus where it has not?

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Ethical and Professional Considerations in the Forensic Assessment of Complex Trauma and Dissociation - Lisa M. Roccia - Scholarly

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Ethical and Professional Considerations in the Forensic Assessment of Complex Trauma and Dissociation - Lisa M. Roccia - Scholarly

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The article discusses the role of a forensic psychologist in the beginning to give a deeper understanding of what the job might entail. Forensic psychologists not only have to follow the APA ethics code and specialty guidelines, but they also must take into account information and standards that have been set within their specialty. It is advised that forensic psychologists seek out training within specialty areas relative to trauma, complex trauma, and dissociation to make sure they are able to help all parties involved as much as possible.

This is a Scholarly article because it is written by a forensic psychologists to other psychologists on the possible ethical dangers one might encounter in the forensic psychology field.

This source was really interesting as a way of breaking down possible issues in ethics within the forensic field that I never thought about. This article also directly helps me answer one of my proposed research questions as it discussed ethics within forensic psychology.

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The Use of Forensic Psychology in Solving Heinous Crimes - anonymous author - trade

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The Use of Forensic Psychology in Solving Heinous Crimes - anonymous author - trade

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This article opens with the APA definition of forensic psychologists. Forensic psychologists can work in aiding the judicial system in either civil or criminal cases and often advise legal teams and provide testimony. There are multiple types of jobs that a forensic psychologist could pursue, but unlike what many see in shows like "Criminal Minds", forensic psychologists work on research and not in the field. The biggest cases that forensic psychologists help solve were the Ted Bundy case and the John Wayne Gacy case, building a criminal profile for both.

I believe this is a trade source as there are no references cited at the end, but this was published for those researching the profession by a University and more than likely written by a psychology professor.

This source laid out the profession in a very understanding way. By using the information in this article, I will be able to understand the rest of my research a lot better. It was also really interesting to see how forensic psychology can be used in popular, well known cases such as with Ted Bundy or John Wayne Gacy.

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Forensic Psychology | Crimes | Touro University Worldwide

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Forensic psychologists play key roles in many high-profile cases. Learn about their work and how they solve heinous crimes.

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Assessment - The Art of Forensic Psychology - Katherine Ramsland - Scholarly

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Assessment - The Art of Forensic Psychology - Katherine Ramsland - Scholarly

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This article is part of a collection of chapters discussing the use of Forensic psychology in criminal cases. This chapter specifically discusses the use of Forensic psychology during the trial of John Wayne Gacy and how without them, his lawyers might have been able to use an insanity plea based on his claim of having split personalities.

I believe this is a scholarly source because it is written by a forensic psychologist with a PhD and who is a professor at DeSales university. This series of chapters also has a bibliography at the end and is focused on the art of Forensic psychology instead of just the overview.

This source was fascinating and I am intrigued enough to want to read the rest of the chapters in her writing. If I was going to write a paper to answer this research question though, I would have to find an additional source to fully answer what I want to know.

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Assessment — The art of forensic psychology — Crime Library

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Forensic psychologists or forensic psychiatrists in the criminal justice system.

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Role of Forensic Psychologists in the Courtroom 2024 - Fabiola Fleuranvil - popular

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Role of Forensic Psychologists in the Courtroom 2024 - Fabiola Fleuranvil - popular

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This article discusses the importance of using forensic psychologists in the Courtroom during trials. Fleuranvil says how their role during criminal cases is usually quite different from what people see in TV or movies. She then uses the cases of Jodi Arias, Andrea Yates, and Elizabeth Smart as examples of how the skillet of a forensic psychologist are commonly used by law enforcement or detectives, especially during the trial. For Jodi Arias, two out of the three psychologists/psychoanalysts that testified diagnosed Arias with PTSD from the abuse her boyfriend inflicted upon her while the third felt that there was no evidence of abuse and that Arias actually suffered from borderline personality disorder. In the Andrea Yates case, a psychologist testified that Yates was not legally insane, throwing out her insanity defense for drowning her five young children in their bathtub. However, it was discovered later on that the psychologist who testified lied under oath and Andrea Yates was able to be released and found not guilty with her insanity plea. With the kidnapping of Elizabeth Smart, it was a forensic psychologist that determined the defendant competent to stand trial.

This is a popular article because it was written to be understood by a wide audience and easy to understand.

This article was very intriguing to me because I got to learn a little more about specific cases and how forensic psychology was used differently in each one. It did not quite answer the research question I have connected it to, so I would have to do more digging to answer the second half of the question.

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by Fabiola Fleuranvil, June 2014
Courtroom and criminal investigative television shows have become very popular over the past few years. On television and in movies forensic psychologists uncover a clue that leads to a major break in the case, solves the crime, and puts the bad guy away for a long time. Other movies show the forensic psychologist drilling the defendant in an attempt to get into his mind and uncover the thoughts of the criminal.

What is the role of a forensic psychologist?

In reality, the role of forensic psychologists is more closely related to that of a clinical psychologist but with specialized forensic training to apply psychological evaluation within a legal framework.

As in the movies, there are sometimes scenarios where the forensic psychologist may indeed provide clues and psychological analysis. That ultimately leads to a big break in a criminal or civil case. There have also been real-life courtroom dramas that made major headlines and where a forensic psychologist determined the outcome of the case.

Forensic Psychologists at Work

Jodi Arias Case

One of the court dramas that has recently made national headlines is the Jodi Arias murder case. Arias was charged with the murder of her boyfriend on June 4, 2008. And convicted of first-degree murder on May 8, 2013. Arias claimed self-defense in the murder trial, her claim of self-defense was discredited by the evidence provided by the prosecution. Arguably, the testimony of each side's expert witnesses was exposed in court.

The defense forensic psychologist diagnosed Arias with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and another psychotherapist specializing in domestic violence testified that Arias was a victim of domestic violence. However, it was the prosecution witness and clinical psychologist who refuted the claim of self-defense and PTSD. They mentioned that Arias actually suffered from a borderline personality disorder and that no evidence was found that her deceased boyfriend abused her.

Ultimately, five of the twelve jurors found Arias guilty of premeditated murder and the other seven found her guilty of both premeditated and felony murder. (Source: abcnews)

Andrea Yates Case

Another court drama that made national headlines and in which the forensic psychologist played a key role in the outcome of the case was the trial of Andrea Yates. A mother of five young children, Yates was accused of drowning her children in a bathtub and used the insanity defense and claimed she was suffering from severe postpartum depression.

However, a defense expert witness and famed forensic psychologist, Dr. Park Dietz - who has testified in high-profile criminal cases such as Jeffrey Dahmer and the Unabomber - testified that Yates was not legally insane and ultimately caused the jury to reject the insanity plea and sentence her to life in prison. In an unexpected twist to the case, Yates was eventually granted an appeal after it was discovered that Dr. Dietz admitted to providing materially false testimony that influenced the jury's decision. Ultimately, Yates was found not guilty by reason of insanity and committed to a psychiatric facility. (Source: abcnews)

Elizabeth Smart Case

In the national kidnapping case of Elizabeth Smart, it was the forensic psychologist's analysis and evaluation of the defendant that confirmed that the defendant was competent to stand trial. This was a major discovery in the case and a crucial piece of testimony that the state relied on in order to move the case forward since the defendant attempted to use the defense that he was not fit to stand trial. The forensic psychologist reviewed more than 200 sources of mental health and medical reports to come to his conclusion. The defendant was eventually sentenced to life in prison.

Forensic psychologists play an important role in criminal and civil cases and sometimes that role leads to the outcome of the case. In other instances, these professionals help legal professionals and the court to have a better understanding of the individuals involved in a case. (Source: abcnews)

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Role of Forensic Psychologists in the Courtroom 2024

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The role of forensic psychologists 2024 is closely related to that of a clinical psychologist but with specialized forensic training to apply psychological evaluation within a legal framework . They often serve as expert witnesses in high profile court cases.

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Ethical Issues in Forensic Psychology and Psychiatry - D.L. Shapiro PhD - Scholarly

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Ethical Issues in Forensic Psychology and Psychiatry - D.L. Shapiro PhD - Scholarly

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This article discusses the ethical issues that are present in forensic psychology. Untested psychology techniques were taken into interrogation rooms and psychological testing was used to determine who might need enhanced interrogations even if there was no basis of research for these tests in Guantanamo. However, we must also consider instances like mental health professionals conducting treatments and assessments without considering consequences as unethical as well. Law and ethics are considered in this source, i.e. when a government official orders a psychologist to do something against their ethical code, as well as other issues such as diversity and practicing with the bounds of your own competence.

I believe this source is scholarly because of the language used and the use of many references such as the American Psychological Association, the Canadian Psychological Association, and others.

This article was really interesting to read. I was able to read about more than just the APA guidelines as well as little instances of unethical practice instead of just the big ones. I would definitely use this in an essay about forensic psychology as it helps answer my research question perfectly with the help of my other ethical source.

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Forensic Psychology - Wine and Crime Podcast - popular

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Forensic Psychology - Wine and Crime Podcast - popular

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This source not only discusses two cases where forensic psychology is used, but it also talks about the basics of forensic psychology. For this project, however, I am just going to talk about what they discuss on the basics and not the two cases covered. Forensic psychologists evaluate individuals to determine if they are competent to stand trial, possible mental disorders, and potential for future dangerous behavior. They will also gather a forensic history that can include hospital records, police reports and witness statements. Forensic psychologists are also commonly used in custody battles to determine the best outcome for a child or children in that situation. They also do threat assessment in schools, counseling for victims of crime, death notification procedures, screening applications for law enforcement, assessment of PTSD, sentencing recommendations, jury selection consultations, evaluation of reoffending risks, witness preparations, correctional program design, delivery and evaluation of treatment programs for minor and adult offenders, and expert witness testimony.

This is a popular source because it is created to be understood by a wide audience with little to no background in the field, especially because it is a podcast created by non forensic specialists.

I love this source. I have been an avid listener of this podcast and when I listened to this episode, it was a great first introduction to forensic psychology. It was a great way to find out what it is, what they do, and how vast forensic psychology actually is. It was also really eye opening to listen to this episode and hear all that forensic psychology is used for.