Battle of the Experts: Dietz vs. Resnick on the Insanity of Andrea Yates
The battle of the experts highlighted the complex relationship between mental health and the law, especially as it relates to insanity.
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What is a Forensic Psychologist? An In-Depth Look at the Intersection of Psychology and Law
Take an in-depth look at the role of forensic psychologists, their educational requirements, the types of cases they work on, and settings.
What is Malingering?
Malingering is the act of intentionally faking or exaggerating symptoms of a physical or mental disorder in order to gain some external...
What Can Science Tell Us About Competency to Stand Trial?
Competency to Stand Trial Competency to stand trial is a core issue which is prevalent in the areas of forensic psychology and mental...
Board Certification in Forensic Psychology - What Is It and Why Does it Matter?
In this article, we’re going to go over some of the most important things to know about board certification, what the requirements for...
Why does Intellectual Disability Prohibit Execution?
Atkins v. Virginia In 1996, 18-year-old Darly Renard Atkins was tried and found guilty of kidnapping, armed robbery, and murder. Atkins...
Primary and Secondary Psychopathy
What is the difference between primary and secondary psychopathy? Explore the science behind psychopathy and its characteristics.
Why do people falsely confess?
In this article, we analyze a study and literature review on false confessions and the associated background factors.
What is Insanity?
In this article, we explore what insanity is, how it differs across the United States, and how forensic evaluators gather information relate
What does a Forensic Psychologist Do?
A brief overview of what a forensic psychologist does including a list of evaluation referral questions and the psychologist's role.
What's the Difference between Forensic and Clinical Psychological Evaluations?
Clinical and forensic work differs in nine major ways: referral source, client, confidentiality, consent, relationship, malingering, setting
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