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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Insanity and Postpartum Psychosis: Women Who Kill Their Children
Postpartum psychosis has the potential to lead a mother to commit unthinkable acts, including killing her own child.
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 Is Cognitive Dissonance?
In this blog, we’re going to cover the topic of cognitive dissonance, what it means, and some of the most common causes. We’re also going...
Who Were the Mad Doctors?
In this article, we will discuss the history of the mad doctors and their important role in establishing the insanity defense as we know it
What is Schizophrenia?
Did you know that about 1 in 200 people in the United States will be diagnosed with schizophrenia during their lifetime? This mental...
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.
Understanding Sex Offender Typologies
Sex offenses are a serious social problem with damaging consequences. To ensure a safer society, there is a need for resources and a...
What is Corporate Psychopathy & How Do We Measure It?
What is corporate psychopathy and how is it measured? We explore research on the B-Scan 360 and aspects of corporate psychopathy.
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
How to Learn More About Forensic Psychology
There are six major ways to learn more about forensic psychology: (1) books, (2) forums and listservs, (3) conferences and workshops, (4) ha
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