Essays on Forensic Psychology

LASA: Evaluation of a Forensic Psychological Report

Abstract This is a research report that provides information about a case and a review that has been analyzed in relation to the conventions and standards in psychological reporting for parole boards. The findings show that there are some limitation and inappropriate levels and measures that have been used. The research could be improved and made more relevant, reliable and understandable. There are some things relating to cultural sensitivity issues like language and consent as well as local community variables that were not put in place. Furthermore, some challenges in the subject under review suggests that there could be ...

Two needs for forensic assessment in civil forensic cases

Two important types of civil cases in which forensic psychological assessment may be required are worker’s compensation and custody hearings. In the former, the client is usually asking for some sort of monetary compensation for damages that have been caused by their employees. In the second one, there is usually an underage person whose custody is being determined by the courts, as his or her parents are going through a process of separation. Obviously, these are caricatures of the complex real cases that real forensic psychologists have to face. Nevertheless, they will serve as models to explain the ...

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Forensic psychology has grown in popularity and the assessments these professionals conduct can be incredibly beneficial in determining a criminal defendant or offender’s mental stability, ability to stand trial and the level of threat they may represent. That being said in order for forensic psychologists to provide these assessments it is required that a number of the Ethical Standards Code, which is the core structure of modern psychological practice, be augmented or adapted to allow the psychologist to be beholden to the law enforcement who hires them and not directly to the subject; they must be able to ...

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Action Plan using Maslow’s Theory The world has a myriad of cultures and people that share their own set of cultural values and belief systems. These values become their cultural norms and are preserved in their day to day actions and routine. If a person does not carry the firsthand knowledge of another person’s cultural beliefs and norms, then they are bound to follow hearsay and believe whatever stereotypes are associated with them. However looking at the factual display of matters, many cultures have certain rites and traditions which cannot be changed or tampered with. ...

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Abstract The aim of this essay is to work on a case of the mentally ill person, Mr. Fryer who was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia and was living on the streets. Mr. Fryer committed a violent murder while being mentally unstable. In this essay I will highlight the consequences of the case and work on it as the defense for the Mr. Fryer. I will choose my way of actions and explain the logic behind them as well as providing clarification of aggravating and mitigating circumstances of the crime, addressing the issue as a forensic psychology professional and explaining ...

Voluntary status is a type of civil commitment where a person assigns themselves to a psychiatric holding. The law allows a person, above 18 years, who believes being held in such a holding would be useful to be allowed a voluntary admission (Disability Rights Ohio). In such a situation, a person signs an application form for the voluntary status, which is later approved by the hospital staff on whether or not to grant admission. I believe this commitment is more superior since a person can identify changes in their thought patterns. For instance, if they have suicidal thoughts it ...

Forensic Psychology Examples

Forensic psychology is known as a field that works with both law and psychology. In recent years, forensic psychology is said to have experienced a high growth since more students are becoming interested in this psychology branch. Sometimes, human beings get involved in criminal acts which are completely out of our own prediction. This has led to the rise of a special branch known as forensic psychology which helps the court and the world as well understand why humans behave the way he does at times and what triggers such kind of a behavior. In this paper we intend to look at this ...