Military Psychology
The three primary functions for military psychologists include?
Clinical, operational, and research/experimental
Legal matters
Police and public safety psychologists play an integral role in these areas related to police psychology.
Evaluations of candidates, develop additional training, and strengthen trust between LE and communities.
The primary ethical dilemmas in military psychology include what?
Mixed agency and confidentiality.
Military leadership
A forensic psychologist should be aware of the differences between emotional truth and what other type of truth?
Forensic truth
PPS psychologists are concerns about these issues.
Supporting LE, public safety personnel, and agencies with completing their missions effectively, safely, and following the laws and ethics.
What are areas of ethical concerns you should remain aware of as a PPSP?
Informed consent, multiple relationships, professional competence
The two types of models for clinical military psychology include...
Traditional model: individual care, primarily focusing on treating and evaluating symptoms.
Embedded model: integrated in military command, servicing individuals and the unit. May complete needs assessments for the unit.
Types of services a forensic psychologist consultant may provide.
Recommendations regarding legal issues and administrative issues.
They do not provide clinical or mental health services (according to the book)
PPSPs work in these types of agencies.
Police departments, state agencies, municipal departments, departments in educational institutions. They may also work externally, acting as an independent provider or group practice.
This system sets rules and regulations to govern administrative agencies
Administrative law
Operational psychology applies military psychology to these functions.
National security functions like hostage reintegration, security clearance, counterterrorism, etc.
Types of forensic consultation areas.
Child custody and parenting evaluations
Personal injury evaluations
Identifying and treatment education disabilities
Assessing civil capacities
Conducting child abuse and neglect evaluations
Assessing competency
Assessing criminal responsibility or risk of future harm
A PPSP should have a strong foundation in assessment, psychopathology, socio-cultural factors, and program evaluation. Their specialized knowledge should also include what?
Understanding laws, statutes, and case laws that impact practices.
What is a type of law that is a subset to Civil Law that forensic psychologists may be involved in?
Family law
What is a major topic in military psychology where legislation greatly impacted military policies?
Sexual assault
In custody case family consultation, this is an alternative to litigation in complex cases.
Co-parent consultation
The different domains the police psychologist can have a role in, may include assessment, clinical, operational, and?
Organizational
What three ethical standards should you follow to determine your client and address mixed agency?
1.02, Conflicts Between Ethics and Law, Regulations, or Other Governing Legal Authority; 1.03, Conflicts Between Ethics and Organizational Demands; and 3.11, Psychological Services Delivered to or Through Organizations