CRJ331: Common Disorders in the Criminal Justice System
Overview:
The goal of this activity is to reinforce the facts around some of the more common disorders seen in the criminal justice system by forensic psychologists. Each disorder has a flashcard with a brief definition from the American Psychiatric Association and a link to a fact sheet and diagnostic criteria from the
American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5)
. Understanding these disorders will help you better understand the role of the forensic psychologist when they encounter an individual with one of these disorders.
Submission: Save this document as “lastname_firstname_CRJ331_WK1_Activity” and submit it via the link in the course to earn the points assigned in your course guide.
Assignment:
1. Based on your readings this week, how would you differentiate between a clinical psychologist and a forensic psychologist?
Your answer should be one paragraph.
Write your response below:
2. Using the information in your readings this week and in this activity, choose one of the six disorders and describe the role a forensic psychologist might play when a suspect has the chosen disorder.
Your answer should be one paragraph
Write your response below:
This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards (SWS). The library is your home for SWS assistance, including citations and formatting. Please refer to the
Library site for all support. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
