Hollywood shows forensic psychology far from reality. They potray forensic psychologists as superhuman that can solve anything within seconds but in reality criminal profiling is paintasking work. But on the other hand shows like mindhunter paved the path for young people to pursue degree in Forensic psychology.
There are certainly huge differences between forensic psychology on TV and in real life. Most people think of criminal minds and profiling, when in reality most forensic psychologists do not "hunt" criminals, they evaluate and treat after the person has been "caught"
Hollywood shows forensic psychology far from reality. They potray forensic psychologists as superhuman that can solve anything within seconds but in reality criminal profiling is paintasking work. But on the other hand shows like mindhunter paved the path for young people to pursue degree in Forensic psychology.
There are certainly huge differences between forensic psychology on TV and in real life. Most people think of criminal minds and profiling, when in reality most forensic psychologists do not "hunt" criminals, they evaluate and treat after the person has been "caught"