Chapter5.docx

Textbook:

Criminal Profiling, Brent Turvey 4th Ed, Academic Press ISBN

DQ & CT Chapter Five

Discussion Questions

Explain the difference between competency to stand trial and Provide an example of a case that illustrates one of these concepts.

Define the terms forensic psychologist and forensic psychiatrist. Explain the differences between the two forensic mental health professionals.

Explain the issues associated with the involvement of psychics in criminal investigations.

Critical Thinking

The Principles of Behavioral Evidence Analysis, pages 129-132:

Define each of the ten principles.

The principle of uniqueness

The principle of separation

The principle of behavioral dynamics

The principle of behavioral motivation

The principle of multidetermination

The principle of motivational dynamics

The principle of behavioral variance

The principle of unintended consequences

The principle of memory corruption

The principle of reliability