Criminal Justice - Forensic Psychologist by Johanson, Anya

Forensic Psychology and How It Helps In The Law

johans41 — 2024-06-19 17:42:45 UTC

How is forensic psychology used in the field?

johans41 — 2024-06-20 14:27:33 UTC

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

johans41 — 2024-06-20 14:27:47 UTC

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

johans41 — 2024-06-20 14:28:03 UTC

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

johans41 — 2024-06-21 22:27:14 UTC

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.

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

johans41 — 2024-06-24 03:29:19 UTC

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.

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

johans41 — 2024-06-24 03:57:19 UTC

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.

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

johans41 — 2024-06-27 20:02:55 UTC

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.

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

johans41 — 2024-06-27 20:22:57 UTC

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.

Forensic Psychology - Wine and Crime Podcast - popular

johans41 — 2024-06-27 20:36:40 UTC

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.