HPS206 - Introduction To Forensic Psychology || Al
HPS206 - Introduction to Forensic Psychology || Al
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HPS206 - Introduction to Forensic Psychology || All Answers Are Correct 100%.
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HPS206 - Introduction To Forensic Psychology || Al
What is Forensic Psychology and what roles can a forensic psychologistplay? correct answers Many agree that it involves some interaction of psychology theory and/or practice with the legal process or legal issues.Forensic psychologists can:•Consult with players in the justice system •Provide ex...
HPS206 - Introduction to Forensic Psychology || All Answers
Are Correct 100%.
What is Forensic Psychology and what roles can a forensic psychologistplay? correct answers
Many agree that it involves some interaction of psychology theory and/or practice with the legal
process or legal issues.Forensic psychologists can:•Consult with players in the justice system
•Provide expert psychological evidence (in written and oral form)•Develop and deliver clinical
services to forensic populations•Conduct research
What are the main principles that underpin an adversarial system? correct answers The
adversarial system means that each party to the proceedings presents his or her case to the court,
generally, via a legal advocate The court then makes a determination of the matter, while the
responsibility to collect, prepare and present evidence rests with both parties (i.e., prosecution
and defence).The courts will only decide on matters which they are asked to decide upon and
will NOT conduct their own investigation.
What is the Separation of Powers and how does it operate correct answers Separation of Powers
describes the manner in which the law gives power to the arms of government in Australia to
ensure that it remains fair and accountable -it's the creation of checks and balances on the use of
power. Power is balanced between the Judiciary, Legislature and Executive, so each can act as a
check on the power of the other.
The Parliament has the power to make and change laws.
The government has the power to put laws into action.
The Judiciary has the power to make judgements based on the laws.
. Briefly describe the responsibilities of the Magistrates'Court correct answers The Magistrates'
Courtisthe lowest level of the court hierarchy in terms of jurisdiction.
Summary (lower level) Offences are heard in the Magistrates' Court (e.g., road traffic offences,
minor assaults, property damage, offensive behaviour) and many indictable Offences. The
Magistrate's Courts deal with 90% of all criminal and civil matters.
Specialist courts also operate within this jurisdiction (e.g., Drug Courts; Indigenous Courts;
Youth Courts) but their formation, process and procedures differ across jurisdiction
Briefly describe the responsibilities of the County/District Court correct answers The County
Court is the middle tier of the court hierarchy and has an original and appellate jurisdiction.
People sentenced in the Magistrates' Court may appeal against their sentence to the County or
District Court. County (District)Courts hear criminal matters that involve Indictable Offences
(i.e., those with longer potential maximum sentences), with exception of reason, murder and
murder-related offences
Briefly describe the responsibilities of the Supreme and Appeal Courts correct answers Supreme
Courts are for the most serious offences. The Supreme Court hears criminal matters that involve
major Indictable Offences (e.g., treason, murder, drug trafficking) and civil matters involving the
highest level of payout.People sentenced in the SupremeCourt may appeal against their sentence
, to the Appeal Court. No witnesses appear in Appeal Courts-this is because appeals can only look
at the sentence itself or a point of law (no new evidence can be heard).
What are the general ethical principles upon which the APSCode of Ethics is based,and what do
these principles reflect? correct answers The Code of Ethics is based on three general principles:
(i) Respect for the rights and dignity of people and peoples, (ii) Propriety, and (iii) Integrity.
Respect for the rights and dignity of people and peoples:combines the principles of respect for
the dignity of people AND respect for the rights of people, including the right to autonomy and
justice.
Propriety:incorporates the principles of beneficence, non-maleficence (including competence)
and responsibility to clients, the profession and society.
Integrity:reflects the need for psychologists to have good character and acknowledges the high
level of trust intrinsic to their professional relationships, and impact of their conduct on the
reputation of the profession
What are some of the key considerations in working through ethical dilemmas/conflicts? correct
answers Important to consider:
•Whether there is an ethical issue present
•Who are the affected parties
•What are the specific ethical and legal issues
•What are the possible courses of action
•What are the pros and cons of these various courses of actions
What needs to occur in order to ensure that clients provide informed consent? correct answers
Psychologists ensure consent is informed by:
•Explaining the nature and purpose of the procedures they intend using;
•Clarifying the reasonably foreseeable risks, adverse effects, and possible disadvantages of the
procedures they intend using; •Explaining how information will be collected and recorded
•Advising clients that they may participate, may decline to participate, or may withdraw from
methods or procedures proposed to them;
•Clarifying the frequency, expected duration, financial and administrative basis of any
psychological services that will be provided; explaining confidentiality and limits to
confidentiality;
•Making clear, where necessary, the conditions under which the psychological services may be
terminated; and
•Providing any other relevant information
Why and in what circumstances might it be necessary to forego the principle of absolute client
confidentiality? correct answers The limits to confidentiality are: a)When the provision of
psychological services requires that client information to be shared among relevant others
including professionals and family members (e.g., gathering information for neuropsychological
assessment; giving feedback to next of kin); b)Working with young people (limits should be
clarified at the outset with all relevant parties, including parties when they are involved in the
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