Clinical Psychology

19 Forensic Psychology

FOCUS QUESTIONS

1. What historical events influenced the develop-
   ment of the forensic psychology specialty?


2. What are the major roles engaged in by
   forensic psychologists?


3. What are the similarities and differences
   among the three major legal standards of
   insanity?
   4. What role might a clinical psychologist play in a
   child custody decision?
   5. How might a forensic psychologist contribute
   to the following processes: jury selection, pre-
   paring a witness, aiding an attorney who will
   cross-examine an eyewitness?

CHAPTER OUTLINE

Perspectives and History
Definitions
History
BOX19-1:Focus on Professional Issues:
Munsterberg on Trial
Professional Issues

Some Major Activities of Forensic Psychologists
The Expert Witness
Criminal Cases
BOX19-2:Clinical Psychologist Perspective:
David DeMatteo, J.D., Ph.D.
Civil Cases
Rights of Patients
Predicting Dangerousness

BOX19-3:Focus on Clinical Applications: Legal

Controversies: Forcible Medication

Psychological Treatment

Consultation

BOX19-4:Clinical Psychologist Perspective:

Marina Tolou-Shams, Ph.D.

Research and Forensic Psychology

BOX19-5:Graduate Student Perspective:

Lizzy Foster

CHAPTER SUMMARY

KEY TERMS

WEB SITES OF INTEREST

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