Forensic Psychology Discussion Questions

Directions: Read chapters 7 and 8 in your Forensic Psychology textbook. Respond to the following questions in the designated area in discussion board of Canvas. Your answers are based on your INFORMED opinion from what you have read in the text and any other credible source that you choose to use. In addition to answering the questions, you must also comment on/question at least 3 other student responses in the class.

Questions:

1. After reading about the different types of civil commitment, which one seems superior to you or which one makes the most sense to you, and why?

2. What do you see as the greatest challenge to forensic psychologists practicing in the areas of criminal and civil competencies? Explain.