Forensic psychology
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The Career we chose is Forensic Psychology, also known as criminal psychology. You’ve probably heard of this particular career from books, films and TV shows. Crime is often a major problem in many areas, particularly densely populated areas. As much as we may wish for peaceful, crime-free lives, this is most likely not going to happen anytime soon. Punishing criminals or preventing them from committing crimes is the first step to achieving that goal, thats where forensic psychologists step in. A forensic psychologist is a professional that studies the mental state of an individual who has committed a criminal offence. This process involves studying and observing the criminal's mind for intentions, thoughts and abnormal behaviour. In addition to studying the basic actions involved in criminal behaviour, a criminal psychologist tries to dig deep into a person’s subconscious to figure out what caused him to commit the crime in the first place. Once the evaluation is complete, the psychologist is often asked to provide expert testimony about the defendant in court. This gives the jury insight into the mind of the accused. Not all criminal psychology takes place in a court setting. Many times, a criminal psychologist is called upon to work closely with law enforcement agencies or the FBI to profile murderers, sexual predators, and other criminals. Forensic psychologists may also work in secure forensic units in hospitals, community mental health centres, jails and so much more. Many people who work in this field spend a great deal of time in office and court settings. A criminal psychologist might spend a some time interviewing people, researching an offender’s life history, or providing expert testimony in the courtroom. A successful forensic psychologist must have a strong background and expertise in psychology. This typically involves working in a public or private practice dealing with patients over a number of years. According to "Psychology Today,"
The Career we chose is Forensic Psychology, also known as criminal psychology. You’ve probably heard of this particular career from books, films and TV shows. Crime is often a major problem in many areas, particularly densely populated areas. As much as we may wish for peaceful, crime-free lives, this is most likely not going to happen anytime soon. Punishing criminals or preventing them from committing crimes is the first step to achieving that goal, thats where forensic psychologists step in. A forensic psychologist is a professional that studies the mental state of an individual who has committed a criminal offence. This process involves studying and observing the criminal's mind for intentions, thoughts and abnormal behaviour. In addition to studying the basic actions involved in criminal behaviour, a criminal psychologist tries to dig deep into a person’s subconscious to figure out what caused him to commit the crime in the first place. Once the evaluation is complete, the psychologist is often asked to provide expert testimony about the defendant in court. This gives the jury insight into the mind of the accused. Not all criminal psychology takes place in a court setting. Many times, a criminal psychologist is called upon to work closely with law enforcement agencies or the FBI to profile murderers, sexual predators, and other criminals. Forensic psychologists may also work in secure forensic units in hospitals, community mental health centres, jails and so much more. Many people who work in this field spend a great deal of time in office and court settings. A criminal psychologist might spend a some time interviewing people, researching an offender’s life history, or providing expert testimony in the courtroom. A successful forensic psychologist must have a strong background and expertise in psychology. This typically involves working in a public or private practice dealing with patients over a number of years. According to "Psychology Today,"