(Knowing nothing about this, I ask...)
It seems to me that the eyewitness testimony and jury decisions
research part of this doesn't fit with the rest, and in particular,
isn't a good fit with the earlier comment that (I understood to mean)
forensic psychologists first get clinical training.
In addition, I'm also curious about who forensic psychologists work
for. Is assessing mental competency a fulltime position? Or is the
treatment part the major part of the job?
Paul Smith
Alverno College
David Wasieleski wrote:
Primarily assessment of mental status at the time of the offense (for
insanity defense), and competency to stand trial. As such they may offer
testimony to the court regarding these issues, make treatment
recommendations, and/or engage in treatment interventions with those in
the juvenile justice or criminal justice system. Naturally many engage
in research in courtroom factors (eyewitness testimony, jury decisions,
etc.). The field is broader than this, but the core is as I've described it.
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