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MAJOR CONTROVERSIES IN FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY
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Since psychological insights into criminal behavior were first applied to the practice of law, the relationship between psychology and the legal system has been marked by controversy and conflict. Costanzo and Krauss (2021) note that Freud, the father of modern day psychology, believed that his psychological theories could not only “improve,” but “transform” the way law was practiced (p. 2). Although psychologists’ initial entry into law might have been made with the best of intentions, some legal scholars viewed their interest as an unwelcome intrusion. More than a century later, the two professions continue to maintain what Costanzo and Krauss describe as "a cautious alliance" (p. 1).
Costanzo and Krauss refer to the interaction between psychology and the law as a "clash of
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of intentions, some legal scholars viewed their interest as an unwelcome intrusion. More than a century later, the two professions continue to maintain what Costanzo and Krauss describe as "a cautious alliance" (p. 1).
Costanzo and Krauss refer to the interaction between psychology and the law as a "clash of cultures" because the fields do not share similar objectives. Costanzo and Krauss argue that psychology, like all sciences, uses scientific inquiry as a basic methodology. Consequently, when asked by the courts to draw definitive conclusions, forensic psychologists are hard-pressed to state a simple yes or no. On the stand, they may feel ethically compromised because their testimony provides likelihoods and probabilities. On the other hand, the court is charged with delivering a clear-cut ruling either for or against, guilty or not, right or wrong.
For this week’s Discussion, you examine controversies related to the role of forensic psychologists within the legal system.
To prepare for this Discussion:
Review the Course Introduction, located under the left navigation bar. Keep this overview in mind as you work through each week of the course. Review Chapter 1 in your course text, Forensic and Legal Psychology . Focus on the tension that exists between the fields of psychology and law. Refer to the Assignment Handout for your assigned topic and further instructions to examine a current controversy in forensic psychology. Review the article(s) that address your assigned controversy. Your assigned topic articles can be found under Week 1 Resources and the Week 1 Discussion Assignment Handout. Consider both perspectives relevant to your assigned controversy. Make an informed argument for the perspective you consider most appropriate. Click the following link to review the controversy topics for this assignment: Week 1 Discussion Assignment Handout (Word Document) (https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/220454/files/18625214?wrap=1) (https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/220454/files/18625214/download?download_frd=1)
With these thoughts in mind:
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PERSONAL MOTIVATIONS AND CAREER GOALS
Salisbury (2012) attributes the recent growing interest in forensic psychology to the popularity of investigative crime television series, as cited in Bartol and Bartol (2012b, p. 18). Many of these shows focus on solving crimes with the help of a forensic psychologist. Your first exposure to the term forensic psychology may have been through these television programs.
When your undergraduate program of study ends, you may want to pursue a number of professional and educational opportunities in the field of forensic psychology. From trial consultants assisting in jury selection to expert witnesses testifying on a defendant’s mental competence, forensic psychologists are involved in many aspects of the legal process. As you explore your options in the field of forensic psychology, you must be aware of the educational requirements for forensic psychology occupations. Many occupations in forensic psychology require an advanced degree.
In this week’s Assignment, you identify professional areas of interest to you and explain which career paths in forensic psychology you may choose to follow.
To prepare for this Assignment: Focus on occupations in forensic psychology.
Review this week’s Learning Resources, including the Bartol and Bartol (2012b) book excerpt and Chapter 1 of your Costanzo and Krauss (2021) course text. Note:
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PSYC_2101_Week_1_Assignment_Rubric
Think about why you are interested in forensic psychology. Begin exploring forensic psychology careers using the Career Areas in Psychology section of the Psychology Career Exploration Toolkit found in this Week’s Learning Resources. Continue exploring forensic psychology careers by searching the Internet for occupations in forensic psychology. Identify three specific career paths in forensic psychology of greatest interest to you.
The Assignment (2–3 pages):
Explain academic, professional, or personal reasons for selecting forensic psychology as your program of study or discuss why you chose to take this class. Describe three specific occupations in the field of forensic psychology that interest you and explain why. For each occupation:
Describe possible settings in which you might work. Explain the type of work you might perform. Describe types of populations with which you might work. Explain educational requirements. Explain any challenges you might encounter when working in this role
Support your Application Assignment with specific references to all resources used in its preparation. You are asked to provide a reference list for all resources, including those in the Learning Resources for this course.
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Criteria Ratings Pts
Demonstration of Knowledge. Did the student fully respond to each Assignment prompt? Do the responses demonstrate that the student applied and learned the information or skills? Is the answer accurate?...Reasons for selecting Forensic Psychology as your program or taking this class.... (15 points)
15 pts
Demonstration of Knowledge. Did the student fully respond to each Assignment prompt? Do the responses demonstrate that the student applied and learned the information or skills? Is the answer accurate?...Describe three specific occupations in the field of forensic psychology that interest you and explain why.... (15 points)
15 pts
15 pts A
Response is complete and accurate; contains sufficient details and/or explanation; includes supporting information from the Learning Resources when necessary.
12 pts B
Response is complete and mostly accurate; contains some details and/or explanation; includes supporting information from the Learning Resources when necessary.
10.5 pts C
Response is somewhat complete and/or is somewhat inaccurate; and/or does not contain sufficient details and/or explanation; includes some supporting information from the Learning Resources when necessary.
9 pts D
Response is incomplete or is mostly inaccurate; lacks sufficient details and/or explanation; does not include supporting information from the Learning Resources when necessary.
0 pts F
Response is incomplete; answers are inaccurate and/or not explained; no supporting information from the Learning Resources when necessary.
15 pts A Response is complete and accurate; contains sufficient details and/or explanation; includes supporting information from the Learning Resources when necessary.
12 pts B Response is complete and mostly accurate; contains some details and/or explanation; includes supporting information from the Learning Resources when necessary.
10.5 pts C Response is somewhat complete and/or is somewhat inaccurate; and/or does not contain sufficient details and/or explanation; includes some supporting information from the Learning Resources when necessary.
9 pts D Response is incomplete or is mostly inaccurate; lacks sufficient details and/or explanation; does not include supporting information from the Learning Resources when necessary.
0 pts F Response is incomplete; answers are inaccurate and/or not explained; no supporting information from the Learning Resources when necessary.
Criteria Ratings Pts
Demonstration of Knowledge. Did the student fully respond to each Assignment prompt? Do the responses demonstrate that the student applied and learned the information or skills? Is the answer accurate?...Describe possible settings in which you might work.... (10 points)
10 pts
Demonstration of Knowledge. Did the student fully respond to each Assignment prompt? Do the responses demonstrate that the student applied and learned the information or skills? Is the answer accurate?...Explain the type of work you might perform.... (10 points)
10 pts
10 pts A
Response is complete and accurate; contains sufficient details and/or explanation; includes supporting information from the Learning Resources when necessary.
8.5 pts B
Response is complete and mostly accurate; contains some details and/or explanation; includes supporting information from the Learning Resources when necessary.
7.5 pts C
Response is somewhat complete and/or is somewhat inaccurate; and/or does not contain sufficient details and/or explanation; includes some supporting information from the Learning Resources when necessary.
6 pts D
Response is incomplete or is mostly inaccurate; lacks sufficient details and/or explanation; does not include supporting information from the Learning Resources when necessary.
0 pts F
Response is incomplete; answers are inaccurate and/or not explained; no supporting information from the Learning Resources when necessary.
10 pts A Response is complete and accurate; contains sufficient details and/or explanation; includes supporting information from the Learning Resources when necessary.
8.5 pts B Response is complete and mostly accurate; contains some details and/or explanation; includes supporting information from the Learning Resources when necessary.
7.5 pts C Response is somewhat complete and/or is somewhat inaccurate; and/or does not contain sufficient details and/or explanation; includes some supporting information from the Learning Resources when necessary.
6 pts D Response is incomplete or is mostly inaccurate; lacks sufficient details and/or explanation; does not include supporting information from the Learning Resources when necessary.
0 pts F Response is incomplete; answers are inaccurate and/or not explained; no supporting information from the Learning Resources when necessary.
Criteria Ratings Pts
Demonstration of Knowledge. Did the student fully respond to each Assignment prompt? Do the responses demonstrate that the student applied and learned the information or skills? Is the answer accurate?...Describe types of populations with which you might work.... (10 points)
10 pts
Demonstration of Knowledge. Did the student fully respond to each Assignment prompt? Do the responses demonstrate that the student applied and learned the information or skills? Is the answer accurate?...Explain educational requirements.... (10 points)
10 pts
10 pts A
Response is complete and accurate; contains sufficient details and/or explanation; includes supporting information from the Learning Resources when necessary.
8.5 pts B
Response is complete and mostly accurate; contains some details and/or explanation; includes supporting information from the Learning Resources when necessary.
7.5 pts C
Response is somewhat complete and/or is somewhat inaccurate; and/or does not contain sufficient details and/or explanation; includes some supporting information from the Learning Resources when necessary.
6 pts D
Response is incomplete or is mostly inaccurate; lacks sufficient details and/or explanation; does not include supporting information from the Learning Resources when necessary.
0 pts F
Response is incomplete; answers are inaccurate and/or not explained; no supporting information from the Learning Resources when necessary.
10 pts A Response is complete and accurate; contains sufficient details and/or explanation; includes supporting information from the Learning Resources when necessary.
8.5 pts B Response is complete and mostly accurate; contains some details and/or explanation; includes supporting information from the Learning Resources when necessary.
7.5 pts C Response is somewhat complete and/or is somewhat inaccurate; and/or does not contain sufficient details and/or explanation; includes some supporting information from the Learning Resources when necessary.
6 pts D Response is incomplete or is mostly inaccurate; lacks sufficient details and/or explanation; does not include supporting information from the Learning Resources when necessary.
0 pts F Response is incomplete; answers are inaccurate and/or not explained; no supporting information from the Learning Resources when necessary.
Criteria Ratings Pts
Demonstration of Knowledge. Did the student fully respond to each Assignment prompt? Do the responses demonstrate that the student applied and learned the information or skills? Is the answer accurate?...Explain any challenges you might encounter when working in this role.... (10 points)
10 pts
Quality of Writing ... (15 points)
15 pts
Information documentation ...(5
5 pts
10 pts A
Response is complete and accurate; contains sufficient details and/or explanation; includes supporting information from the Learning Resources when necessary.
8.5 pts B
Response is complete and mostly accurate; contains some details and/or explanation; includes supporting information from the Learning Resources when necessary.
7.5 pts C
Response is somewhat complete and/or is somewhat inaccurate; and/or does not contain sufficient details and/or explanation; includes some supporting information from the Learning Resources when necessary.
6 pts D
Response is incomplete or is mostly inaccurate; lacks sufficient details and/or explanation; does not include supporting information from the Learning Resources when necessary.
0 pts F
Response is incomplete; answers are inaccurate and/or not explained; no supporting information from the Learning Resources when necessary.
15 pts A Writing is clear and organized with few or no errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling (MUGS). There is a preponderance of original writing (i.e., use of own words and proper paraphrasing).
12 pts B Writing is mostly clear and organized with few MUGS errors. Writing is original (i.e., use of own words and proper paraphrasing).
10.5 pts C Writing is somewhat clear and organized with some MUGS errors. Most writing is original (i.e., use of own words and proper paraphrasing).
9 pts D Writing is somewhat unclear and disorganized and/or contains many MUGS errors. There is an overuse of direct quotations and/or ineffective paraphrasing.
0 pts F Writing is unclear and/or disorganized and/or contains many MUGS errors. There is an underuse of original writing and an overuse of directly quoted content.
5 pts A
3.5 pts B
0 pts C
0 pts D
0 pts F
Criteria Ratings Pts
points)
Total Points: 100
Information from the Learning Resources is properly documented with citation(s) and reference(s).
Information from the Learning Resources is partially documented with citation(s) and/or reference(s).
Information from the Learning Resources is not cited or referenced in any way.
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