Description
Introduction:
Describe the field of forensic psychology.
Instructions:
Describe how a Forensic Psychologist is unique compared to other mental health forensic careers such as:
- Forensic psychiatrist.
- Forensic social worker.
- Forensic counselor.
Describe the specialist's professional role and tasks performed in the selected case.
Special Instructions:
Create a 2 page paper in APA format according to the instructions above. Use 2 scholarly sources for references. Be sure to utilize in-text citations.
Explanation & Answer
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Running Head: FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY
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FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY
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Introduction
Forensic psychology is the field of practice that involves the interaction of law and
psychology. Most of the people interested in the field of forensic psychology work in legal firms,
jails, rehabilitation centers, or police departments to name a few. A forensic psychologist works
in direct contact with offenders, attorneys, victims or the people going through rehabilitation.
Forensic psychology involves examining and researching on human behavior and their
interactions in the criminal justice system and also in the legal system (Bartol,2017).
The field of forensic psychology involves conducting a psychological assessment on an
individual. The psychologist working as a forensic expert must be able to write good reports,
must have particular clinical skills, clinical assessm...
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