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December 28, 2021
If a defendant’s mental health affects their way of thinking or behaving during a trial, the judge, prosecutor, or defense attorney can seek competency to stand trial assessment....
December 23, 2021
Contrary to popular belief, there is no single test or checklist for diagnosing ADHD. Indeed, it is a complex neurobehavioral diagnosis and often misdiagnosed. To that end, ADHD shares many symptoms with other disorders, such as PTSD, personality disorders, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and depression....
December 7, 2021
A learning disability is characterized as a disorder that affects an individual's cognitive processes, such as reading, writing, math, and motor skills. The early signs of learning disabilities are identifiable or diagnosed typically in a school environment,...
November 18, 2021
A learning disability is described as a disorder in the basic psychological processes that interfere with a person’s ability to listen, think, speak, read, spell, or do mathematical calculations....
October 29, 2021
Clinical Neuropsychology is a sector of psychology that focuses on brain function and systems in relation to behavior. Clinical neuropsychologists undergo specific training that focuses on neurology...
October 24, 2021
The four common learning disabilities are classified as reading disabilities, mathematical learning disability, writing disability, and nonverbal learning disability....
September 30, 2021
In a criminal case, a forensic psychologist plays the role of a neutral third party to the court. This means that they are to maintain an impartial and objective role as the retained forensic psychologist of the case. Therefore, the field of forensic psychology demands professionals maintain and practice high standards of ethics and integrity....
September 27, 2021
Competence within the criminal justice system is a concept of law that allows for criminal proceedings to be postponed for individuals who are deemed incompetent to stand trial. Competency refers to the defendant's capacity to participate in their defense and make decisions during the trial process....
August 27, 2021
Psychologists are trained to assess, diagnose, and treat a variety of clinical disorders and conditions. Some psychologists also administer different types of tests and measures to aid in treatment planning, clarify complex diagnoses, and understand the brain's functioning....
August 26, 2021
History Forensic psychology emerged as early as the 1950s and was historically described as “the role of psychology in the criminal justice system.” Forensic psychology has been a subfield in psychology for decades but was formally recognized as a specialty area by the American Psychological Association in 2001 (APA, 2001). Forensic psychological practice has expanded drastically since then. Psychologists have always been involved in almost......