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Forensic psychology is the study of psychology applied to?
Criminal Behavior
Name at least two locations Forensic Psychologists may work?
Prisons, government agencies, courts, law firms, rehabilitation centers, or private practices
Which career had the lowest starting average salary?
Police consultant
What man was proven competent by a Forensic Psychologist to stand trial for his crimes?
John Wayne Gacy
Name a high profile case Dr. Henry Lee was involved in?
Kennedy assassination, O.J. Simpson, Jon Benet Ramsey, Chandra Levy, Elizabeth Smart
What form of Forensic Psychology is typically portrayed in the media?
Criminal Profiling
Licensed professional clinical counselor, Correctional Counselor, Probation Officer, or Police Consultant
Which career had the highest average salary?
Correctional counselors
Forensic Psychologists manipulating the recollection of events and experiences that make people believe they committed or contributed to a crime they were not involved leads to what occurence?
False memories
Saul Kassin is a famous forensic psychologist known for his research on?
False Confession
Why is the knowledge and experiences you gain in Forensic Psychology unique?
The actions and mental states of criminals are assessed regularly opposed to the general public
Which career works to advise officers on how to handle people who are disabled/mentally ill, suicide prevention, and anger management?
Police Consultants
Why are correctional counselors salaries so high?
Their job can be considered high risk due to the patients they have and they also are required to have a masters degree
What year was Forensic Psychology recognized as its own specialty by the American Psychological Association (APA)?
2001
What is Patricia Zapf's most famous manual on that is internationally recognized and utilized?
Suicide assessment for inmates