Forensic Psychology: Applications, Types of Offenders, and Psychological Assessment
Forensic Psychology: An Overview
Look and Lee defined legal psychology as applied psychology in the practice of law. This is traditionally called Forensic Psychology.
Psycho-legal expertise and its methodology are founded on Forensic Psychology. A professional who reports to judges or courts is called a Forensic Psychologist.
Roles of Forensic Psychologists
Criminal Matters
- The coroner, often the first expert to examine the offender or victim, issues a preliminary report and collaborates with other experts
Introduction to Sociology: Culture, Family, Demography, and Social Inequality
1. Sociology
Sociology is a branch of the social sciences that uses systematic methods of empirical investigation and critical analysis. In essence, sociology is a social science that studies the structure and operation of human society. It focuses on analyzing and studying social phenomena such as:
- Organization
- Relationships that individuals have with one another and with the system
- The degree of cohesion within social structures
- Behaviors that occur in society
Sociological approaches include both qualitative
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Ethics
Ethics is the reflection on how we act, what actions are correct and what not, what criteria we should follow when making decisions, and what goals are worth pursuing throughout life.
Dimensions of a Person
Biological
Genetic inheritance defines the conditions of our body.
Psychological
Our way of being shapes our behavior.
Sociocultural
We are part of various groups and share our way of thinking, acting, and feeling. These groups include family and friends, but also the culture or historical era
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Chapter II: What is Culture?
Culture is a way of life of a group of people. A cultured society appreciates fine art, dance, drama, and intellectual discourse and develops institutions that support them, such as museums, theaters, and schools. Although culture as used here does not exclude the arts, its meaning is much broader.
Defining Culture
Tylor proposed one of the earliest definitions of culture as “that complex whole which includes knowledge, belief, art, morals, laws, custom, and any other capabilities
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Decision-Making Strategies in Nursing
Various Strategies for Effective Decision-Making
Several strategies are employed in nursing for effective decision-making. Some of these include:
- Trial and Error: This intuitive approach, based on hunches, is generally considered less effective for problem-solving.
- Pilot Project: Similar to research methodology, this strategy involves testing a decision in a limited area to assess its effectiveness.
- Issue Review: This involves two or more individuals critically examining
The Importance of Human Relations and Motivation in the Workplace
The Importance of Human Relations in the Workplace
The Foundation of Human Connection
Human relationships are essential for individual intellectual development. They form the basis of both small communities and large, complex societies. These relationships are built upon connections and interactions between individuals.
Understanding Needs and Motivation
People are driven by various needs. They rely on groups to fulfill these needs and interact with one another. Effective leadership and supervision
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