Forensic Psych Midterm (1-6)

Critical incidents

Tragedies, death, serious injuries and life-threatening situations that police officers encounter

most commonly used psychological instrument in public safety screening

MMPI-2

Reid Method

predominant method of interviewing and interrogation used by police in the U.S

doesnt guarantee treatment

Primary concern about GBMI verdicts

proof standard for civil cases

preponderance of evidence

proof standard for involuntary civil commitment of an individual with an intellectual disability

preponderance of evidence

proof standard for involuntary civil commitment of mental disordered

clear/convincing evidence