Question 1: Discuss at least three the ethical issues and/or ethically tricky situations forensic psychologists may face and discuss how this is managed and/or why the practice is still considered ethical. For example, per the Ethics Code psychologists should "do no harm;" however, some outcomes of evaluations are potentially harmful to evaluate (e.g., the results of an Atkins evaluation). Be sure to include the APA Ethics code and/or the Forensic Psychology Specialty Guidelines.
Question 2: Pick one (or more) of the cases listed below, give a brief summary of the case, including what important decision was made as a result of the case (e.g., provided criteria for expert witnesses, decision that you cannot execute someone who is intellectually disabled), and why it is considered an important case.
- Frye v. United States (1923)
- Daubert v. Merrill Dow Pharmaceuticals (1993)
- General Electric Co. v. Joiner (1997)
- Kumbo Tire Co. Ltd. v. Carmichael (1999)
- Dusky v. United States (1960)
- Jackson v. Indiana (1972)
- Cooper v. Oklahoma (1996)
- Regina v. M'Naughten (1843)
- Foucha v. Louisiana (1992)
- Sell v. United States (2003)
- Barefoot v. Estelle (1983)
- Jenkins v. United States (1962)
- Batson v. Kentucky (1986)
- Foster v. Chatman (2016)
- Flowers v. Mississippi (2019)
- Perry v. New Hampshire (2012)
- Payne v. Virginia (2016)
- Atkins v. Virginia (2002)
Question 4: Discuss the key differences between a mental state at the time of the offense (i.e., insanity) evaluation, competency to stand trial evaluation, and risk assessment. Also, be sure to discuss differences and similarities in the evaluation's procedures.