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    Provide an original example of each of the following elementary verbal operants in your response, along with an illustration of when you might want to focus on changing this behavior within an individual: (a) the mand; (b) the tact; (c) the echoic; (d) the intraverbal; and (e) the transcription relation.

    White collar crime, treatment and recidivism

    Description of the research article regarding white collar crime, treatment and recidivism. Include the type of white-collar offender and the treatment approach. Describe which treatment outcome model (recidivism) is used to measure the success of the treatment approach and an explanation of why.

    Global Forensic Practice Issues

    You considered issues related to the use of technology in forensic psychology. You considered how technology mobility and accessibility might affect delivery of services in forensic psychology. One consequence of society becoming more mobile related to forensic psychology is that professionals may provide services to a greater n

    Ethical Practice: Technology in Forensic Psychology

    The last 50 years has seen significant technological advances which affect our everyday lives. These advances extend to various fields of professional practice including forensic psychology. Mobile communication such as cell phone calls, texting, instant messaging, and even social network pages, allow for forensic psychology pro

    Inappropriate Behavior: Student/Trainee Abuse

    Ethical behavior is not just an expectation between professional and client, there are also ethical considerations related to training and supervision of forensic psychology professionals. In some forensic settings graduate students of forensic psychology may receive training and supervision provided by established forensic psyc

    Prison Psychology: Challenge/Disclosures

    Much of the growth in forensic psychology over the last few decades is owed to research. General research requires ethical codes and guidelines to follow when working with human subjects. Conducting research in forensic psychology requires a more specific set of guidelines to follow. In particular, working with incarcerated popu

    Case Review: Malingering

    •Review the case study taking note of ethical issues in the case. Case Study As the forensic psychology professional conducting an evaluation for the Court on an individual with a referral question of "insanity," you have obtained the following information: He is a 24-year-old black, male who is charged with child sexual

    Ethics Concerns: Custody Evaluations

    Treatment and assessment are two services that are related yet fundamentally different in forensic psychology. For example in forensic psychology, assessment and evaluation involves gathering information from clients related to legal matters. Information gathered during assessment is verified by outside sources and much of the i

    Juvenile Forensic Psychology Case Review

    Identify the case study you have chosen, juvenile or adult. describe at least three ethical issues that are present in the case study you chose. Explain why each poses an ethical challenge or dilemma. Explain the three challenges and/or dilemmas in terms of specific codes/guidelines that you selected. Include the specific

    Ethical Issues When Working with Nontreatment Staff

    Forensic psychology rests on a combination of legal and psychological principles. Some job settings serviced by forensic psychology professionals are multi-disciplinary in nature. As a result, forensic psychology professionals may work with others who have no background in forensic psychology. For example, a forensic psychology

    A Decision Making Case: Ethics in Prison Psychology Practice

    Describe the ethical issue that you identified from this case study: Case Study You are a staff psychologist working in a medium security prison. You have just returned back to work after six weeks of paternity/maternity leave and you meet with your supervisor, the chief psychologist of the facility. She informs you she is

    Risk Management Strategies for Prison Psychologists

    Risk management involves managing the risk of engaging in professional practice that might be considered unethical. Forensic psychology professionals may be accused of unethical behavior or even have an ethical complaint filed against them. There are procedures in place to handle such matters, but risk management strategies may

    Multiculturalism in Prison Psychology Practice

    - Describe your current forensic psychology professional role, Prison Psychology the forensic setting in which you work, and the forensic population with which you work—or choose one (role, setting, and population) with which you are familiar or with which you aspire to work. Briefly describe and cite the three diversity and/o

    Prison Psychology: Suicidality and Ethical Issues

    - Explain any other ethical challenges you may encounter (in the forensic setting, with the population, and in the professional role) you chose for this final project that you may face. - Explain common ethical complaints and violations that might arise in the setting. - Explain ethical risk management strategies you might emp

    Suicidal Population in Prison Psychology

    - Describe the diversity aspects of the population being served in the forensic setting. Explain diversity needs and characteristics of the population - Describe the cultural competencies needed to ethically and effectively work with this population. - Explain those competencies that are strengths of yours and those that you n

    Forensic Psychology Ethics Case Review

    Briefly summarize the case in terms of what ethical violations might have occurred. Cite specifically which guidelines apply to the case study and then explain how each applies (Note: Use the letter/number and title of each guideline.) Based upon your application of the guidelines, explain conclusions you drew a

    Prison Populations: Dealing with ethics in forensic practice

    Prison psychology - Describe the forensic populations you might work with in a prison psychology forensic professional role. Include an explanation of any ethical issues you might face when working with these populations and an explanation of how you might overcome these issues? - Describe specific professional ethical codes

    Adhering to Forensic Psychology Ethical Guidelines

    - Review AP-LS guidelines. Pay attention to the specialized nature of the guidelines that might apply to assessment in a forensic setting. - Select two AP-LS guidelines that would be a challenge for you to adhere to if you were to conduct an assessment in a forensic setting. - Think about why each might be difficult to adhere

    Forensic Psychology Ethical Practice Guideline Topics

    A description of the specialty guideline Knowledge of the Legal System and the Legal Rights of Individuals & Avoiding Harm describe a specific situation where it might apply and explain how. Be specific and use examples to illustrate your point. Explain why forensic psychology professionals might need specialty guidelines that a

    Professional Roles In Forensic Setting: Prison Psychologist

    Describe a selected professional role and the services provided. Provide background information you have in this area and explain why you decided to work, aspire to work, or why you have interest in this role. Describe the forensic setting associated with the professional role and the services provided. Explain any ethical ch

    APA's Code of Ethics vs APA's Guidelines for Forensic Psychologists

    Forensic psychology draws on the ethical codes and standards of the American Psychological Association to guide its professionals in ethical behaviour in forensic settings. Due to the nature of forensic psychology and its intersection with the law, specialty guidelines for forensic psychology also are necessary. American Psyc

    Forensic Psychology: Ethics in Practice for Prison Psychologists

    Forensic psychology is not the only profession that emphasizes the importance of ethical behavior to its practitioners. Many professions share common ethical standards that are adjusted to fit the specifics of a particular line of work or specialization. Some professions use broad guidelines to direct ethical standards while oth

    History and Contemporary Ethics- Forensic Psychology

    A description of each of the two historical occurrences that you believe influence contemporary ethics. Then, explain how each occurrence is reflected in or influences ethics today. Use examples and be specific.

    Prison Psychologist: role-based ethical issues

    An explanation of at least two specific issues or challenges that you personally might experience in carrying out the forensic psychology professional role you selected. Include why these issues or challenges might create an ethical dilemma with your personal ethics.

    Informed Consent and Clinical Competency in Risk Management

    Esther Hernandez, Ph.D., a specialist in the psychology of addictions, conducts group therapy sessions for patients treated at a local methadone Medicaid clinic. She has been meeting with a group of 12 women on a weekly basis for 2 months and has been pleased that, for the most part, members attend the meetings regularly. Althou

    Forensic Psychology Role: Court Expert

    A Systematic Model for Decision-Making and the articles "Careers—Forensic Psychology" and "Forensic Psychology." Think about how psychology and forensics intersect. Consider roles and/or areas in forensic psychology in which you might have interest. A description of the forensic psychology area you selected and the role as

    On Diagnosis, Assessment & Funding

    Consider the future of diagnosis and assessment, and new challenges you might face. How could funding be sourced to help inmates on parole?