Mentally Challenged
study of understanding human behavior through examining how an individual’s mental and thought processes work
what is psychology
True or False
Forensic psychiatrists assess and provide therapy for defendants convicted of crimes
what is false
True or False
Judges will commonly turn to the help of a forensic psychologist or psychiatrist if there is a case involving human behavior rather than general issues of law.
What is false
the mental state of the defendant at the time of the trial.
what is competency
anything involved in the intersection of Forensics, Law, and Human Behavior
what is forensic psychology
treatment meant to heal or correct a disorder
what is therapy
to fake an illness or symptoms
What is malingering
a criminal case that can involve a forensic psychiatrist or a forensic psychologist
what is insanity
most serial killers are white males in their 20s and 30s. what are they called?
what are descriptors
defense which argues a defendant is not responsible for his or her actions due to a mental disease
what is Plea of insanity
I am a criminal case known as prediction of dangerousness. Who will I involve?
What is a forensic psychiatrist?
apprehension or uneasiness of the mind
what is anxiety
repeating the same offense
what is recividism
In order to determine a person’s competency to stand trial, I am hired by the court. Who am I?
What is a forensic psychologist
feelings of severe self-doubt or rejection
what is depression