Summary
Contents
Subject index
‘This fascinating book examines some of the ideological underpinnings of forensic psychological research, policy and practice. It is refreshingly reflective and a significant contribution to the field. I strongly recommend it.’ - Professor Graham Towl, Durham University and formerly Chief Psychologist at the Ministry of Justice ‘The strength of this book is the complexity of concepts and topics covered mean that it is suitable for students who wish to be challenged.’ - Dr Louise Almond, University of Liverpool ‘This is a book for people who like to think. It presents the realities of practice with the challenges of theory and asks the reader to shake off complacency. It is insightful and challenging but most of all, it is very readable.’ - Professor Joanna R. Adler, Middlesex University Students of Forensic Psychology need to learn how to combine practical skills such as report writing or assessments with a critical understanding of both theory and the wider political and policy landscape that surrounds the profession. Mapped to the British Psychological Society’s Stage One and Two training requirements for forensic psychologists Forensic Psychology: Theory, Research, Policy and Practice will help you understand how these crucial areas of the profession interact and how they can shape one another. Throughout the text the authors provide a detailed analysis of key concepts, debates and theories while weaving in insights and reflections from key professionals, ensuring you have the necessary knowledge and skills to pass assignments and get past the stage 2 supervised practice requirements en route to becoming a qualified forensic psychologist. This text will be essential reading for all those on MSc Forensic Psychology courses, and will also be a useful reader for those on practitioner doctorates as well as the already qualified needing to keep up with the CPD. The book is also a useful companion to professionals in allied criminal justice professions.
Chapter 10: Assessment
Assessment
Key concepts
This chapter aims to provide the reader with an idea of the complexity of forensic assessment and what assessment involves. Beyond this, it also seeks to inform readers of the need to understand both the explicit and implicit messages we receive in undertaking assessments with those who have committed offences and to consider why more than a surface level interpretation is essential if assessment is to be meaningful and productive. Finally, it offers the opportunity to think about the impact of this work on practitioners.
Knowledge concepts | Practice considerations |
Consent Confidentiality False-positive errors Motivational Interviewing (MI) Multimodal process Reliability Risk assessment Validity | Collateral information Expertise Formulation Psychometric qualification standards Resistance, defensiveness, deception, dishonesty and malingering Vulnerability |
Questions addressed
- What is the process of assessment?
- What is the role of psychometric testing in assessment?
- How do we manage resistance, defensiveness, deception, dishonesty and ...
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