Troy University Forensic Psychology Essay

All I need is to respond to a couple of posting:

Both discussions are my peers answers to the question and I have to reply to both of them. Please put the answer underneath each discussion

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Discussion 1:

Define forensic psychology

The short answer to this question is that “forensic psychology is a field that combines the practice of psychology and the law.” “Christopher Cronin, who has written a well-known textbook on forensic psychology, defines it as ‘The application of clinical specialties to legal institutions and people who come into contact with the law’.” When I think of forensic psychology I think of the people on the many true crime shows I watch being interviewed and asked what their professional opinion is on a particular case. That is an important part of the job but it is not the only thing they do. “The practice of forensic psychology involves investigations, research studies, assessments, consultation, the design and implementation of treatment programs, and expert witness courtroom testimony.”

I was also informed that forensic psychologists are often involved in family court cases involving custody as well.  Forensic scientists must use a series of interviews, testing, observation, and more to help determine their decisions with custody battles. It was interesting to find out that forensic psychology can be used in this avenue as well.

Cherry, K. (n.d.). A Brief Overview of the Field of Forensic Psychology. Retrieved January 05, 2021, from https://www.verywellmind.com/an-overview-of-forensic-psychology-2794901

Forensic Psychologists in Child Custody and Family Law: Job Description, Certification and Practice Guidelines. (2016, May 19). Retrieved January 05, 2021, from https://www.forensicpsychologyedu.org/family-law-and-child-custody/

Ward, J. T., PhD. (2013, September). What is forensic psychology? Retrieved January 05, 2021, from https://www.apa.org/ed/precollege/psn/2013/09/forensic-psychology

 

Discussion 2:

Discuss how the influence of law school affects its students.

 

When it comes to student culture, law schools have different personalities, attracting different kinds of students.

“Law students are an ambitious bunch, and you might find some schools have a more competitive vibe than others. Some people respond well to this, thriving under the added pressure; others want a more collaborative atmosphere. In any case, the campus culture can have a huge impact in your productivity and happiness throughout law school.

What’s the student body like? What kind of vibe do you get from them and from other folks talking about them? You’ll be spending a lot of time with your classmates and graduating into a world where they’re your first colleagues and often strongest connections.” (New England Law).

 

Law school is a major accomplishment. However, it can be very stressful and detrimental to the mental health of many students. 96% of law students experience significant stress, compared to 70% of med students and 43% of grad students.

Depression, anxiety, and alcohol or drug-related impairment occur at much higher rates among lawyers and law students than in the general population, according to various studies over the past few decades. You might think the explanation is that people prone to stress and its effects are especially drawn to a career in the law. But that’s not what the research seems to show.

“Law students start law school with high life satisfaction and strong mental health measures. But within the first year of law school, they experience a significant increase in anxiety and depression. Research suggests that law students are among the most dissatisfied, demoralized, and depressed of any graduate student population.” (The Path to Lawyer Well-Being (ABA, 2017).) Research suggests that prospective law students are similar to other Americans before their first day of school, but then the incidence of these problems skyrockets after they cross the threshold into law school.

 

References

Anonymous. (n.d.) Everything You Need to Consider in a Law School. New England Law. Retrieved from https://www.nesl.edu/blog/detail/everything-you-need-to-research-in-a-law-school (Links to an external site.)

Casper, Rachel. (2019). The Full Weight of Law School: Stress on Law Students is Different. Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers. Retrieved from https://www.lclma.org/2019/01/18/the-full-weight-of-law-school-stress-on-law-students-is-different/ (Links to an external site.)