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    SON WHO KILLS HIS PARENTS Son Who Kills His Parents CJ233 Introduction to Forensic Psychology Professor Araujo Aretha Franklin September 04, 2012 Abstract: Some mental health patients do not seek help for their issues, and the ones who do they don’t take their medicine to get better. There are cases where mental health patients have commit crimes and were sent to prison or to a mental facility for further help. The number of persons with mental illness in U.S. jails continues

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    goal is that by enjoying the learning process my grades will follow, and so far they have. With my college degree I plan on pursuing a career in psychology, and ultimately want to get my Ph.D. in forensic psychology. To be honest it took me a while to find my career path. I waited nine years after graduating high school to continue my education and psychology had always stuck in the back of my mind during that time. I also realized subjects such as law and criminology piqued my interest. When I first

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    In today’s society oppose to law enforcement being the protector they are the threat. This is an ethical dilemma I would like to identify solutions for. I believe within my study of forensic psychology this will provide some reasons to why some people in law enforcement respond in discriminatory ways. African Americans and Caucasians has encountered violent racial actions between one another. , but these encounters has become more prevalent with authority and citizen sin 2015 to now. We want to

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    courses. They have been a strong suit of mine throughout my school years. In looking at earning a degree in science I have thoroughly considered two options; psychology being one of them. I taken particular interest in the field of forensic psychology. As in the past I have considered a career in law I have decided that forensic psychology would be a good suit for me. Studying the minds and behaviors of people is something I have found myself to do even without intending to. I am fascinated by the

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    The Counseling Psychology program will provide me with the knowledge and experience I need to help individuals who are struggling with physical, emotional, and mental health. The Forensic Psychology program will provide me information on how the human mind works in correlation with the law. I believe that studying both programs will provide me with the knowledge

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    With this being said, by incorporating the Code of Ethic in one’s daily practice demonstrates member of staff are committed to following the ethical guidelines to ensure the quality of care of their consumers (Bush, Connell, & Denney, 2006). Forensic psychology has various subspecialties within the legal system (e.g.

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    Introduction There are six major sub-specialties in forensic psychology: criminal, juvenile, civil, investigative, correctional, and police forensic psychology. Professionals working under each of them have unique roles, educational qualifications, responsibilities, ethical challenges, and controversial issues to confront. Similarly, there are various studies and seminal cases that have shaped the sub-specialties in different ways. In most cases, they reflect changes in the criminal justice system

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    Biological explanations in forensic psychology have provided much advancement in understanding criminal behaviour. These advancements have resulted in biological interventions being implemented in order to reduce crime and reoffending. The interventions that are currently used will be evaluated throughout this essay in relation to their effectiveness as a means of intervention. Firstly, the long term effects of being under malnourished in regards to criminal behaviour will be discussed and then an

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    myself from others but in a good way this time. I am ready for new ideas and experiences, but on my own terms. I guess you could say I’m on a mission to find myself. “I’m a cliché in a song” That is how it feels every now and then. I’ve chosen forensic psychology and criminology as my future major. I know this is a decision all my own because no one else I know has done it or would have thought of it. I think it will probably be difficult and scary, at first. This career choice is something unexpected

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    Forensic Psychology Forensic psychology is a solid reference to crime and substance abuse. Criminal behavior is an evil thought however substance abuse is a disease. One will certainly need a better understanding to an individual’s crime that would cause one to commit them. Did the drugs make him/her do it? Psychology, biology, and criminology fall within the evolution in forensic psychology. Race, sex, and poverty plays a pivotal role when a crime is committed within a specific group

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