Module Questions
- What is directly observed? - What is being inferred? - What else could explain the same pattern? - What evidence would change the conclusion? - Who is qualified and authorized to answer the ultimate question?
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Forensic Psychology · Module 01 · Foundations of Forensic Psychology
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Begin the preview →Core Questions in Forensic Psychology
- Why did the behavior occur? (motive analysis) - What psychological state existed during the act? - What is the likelihood of future behavior?
Foundational Theories of Criminal Behavior
- Biological theories: neurological or genetic influences. - Psychological theories: personality disorders, trauma, cognition. - Social theories: environmental and cultural influences. - Rational choice theory: cost-benefit decision making in crime.
Person × situation matrix
Behavior emerges from personal history, current perception, environment, available choices, and immediate pressure.
EVIDENCEPerson factors
CHECKSituation factors
EVIDENCEInterpretation
CHECKAction
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- Apply evidence-disciplined behavioral reasoning
- Evaluate sources, bias, contamination, and alternative explanations
- Analyze criminal behavior, violence, trauma, courtrooms, and corrections
- Build an integrated forensic case analysis
- Defend calibrated conclusions within professional and ethical boundaries