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Forensic Industrial Psychology. SU 3: Forensic assessment. See SG page 22 – 30 See prescribe book of Roos + Voster 2009 - Chapter 3. Learning outcomes. Explain how the referral question determines the nature of the assessment.
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Forensic Industrial Psychology IOP 203S SU 3- Forensic assessment
SU 3: Forensic assessment • See SG page 22 – 30 • See prescribe book of Roos + Voster 2009 - Chapter 3 IOP 203S SU 3- Forensic assessment
Learning outcomes • Explain how the referral question determines the nature of the assessment. • Discuss the types of information that should be obtained in an interview for forensic assessment purposes. IOP 203S SU 3- Forensic assessment
Learning outcomes • Describe the role of psychometric tests in a forensic evaluation • Indicate the importance of comprehensive and supportive collateral information IOP 203S SU 3- Forensic assessment
Learning outcomes • Differentiate between the various ways of assessing mental status during an interview. • Explain the importance of the forensic report in a forensic assessment IOP 203S SU 3- Forensic assessment
Learning outcomes • Give an exposition of how the IP report differs from other professionals’ reports. • Describe how psychologists should adhere to the different ethical codes that apply to psychometric evaluation, test validity, record keeping and report writing IOP 203S SU 3- Forensic assessment
Learning outcomes • Explain the importance of clarifying test procedures, fees, consent and confidentiality • Critically explain how the recommendations made might affect people’s lives and future. IOP 203S SU 3- Forensic assessment
3.1 Introduction • Forensic assessment differ from psychological assessment • Objective • Scientific • Client treated with respect + dignity IOP 203S SU 3- Forensic assessment
3.2 The purpose of the assessment • Lawyers must explain to clients • Referral questions must be answered by Psychologist • Psychological report to be used in court IOP 203S SU 3- Forensic assessment
The purpose of the assessment • Confidentiality = 1st appointment • Client right to explanation, assessment procedure and report IOP 203S SU 3- Forensic assessment
3.3 Methods of assessment 3.3.1 The interview • Main tool • Goal = gather info + clinical impression • Biographical info; developm history; social circumstances, relationships; occupational and other info IOP 203S SU 3- Forensic assessment
3.3.1.1 Structure of the interview • Up to you as the interviewer • Person’s center approach • Structured or questionnaire • Do Act 3.1 page 24 SG IOP 203S SU 3- Forensic assessment
3.3.2 Psychometric assessment • HPCSA • Forms 207 and 208 • Read 3.3.2 in prescribed book IOP 203S SU 3- Forensic assessment
3.3.2.1 The role of Psychometric tests in a forensic setting • Measure an individual’s characteristics objectively • Sample of behaviour • Appropriate tests • See Roos PB IOP 203S SU 3- Forensic assessment
3.3.2.2 Selecting a battery of tests • Difficult decision • Depends on referral question • Support and validate one another IOP 203S SU 3- Forensic assessment
3.2 Activity • See Roos • Do in class IOP 203S SU 3- Forensic assessment
3.3.2.3 Important aspects of psychological testing • Valid and reliability • Valid = Measure what they suppose to measure • Reliability = Should give consistent results • Proper admin • Correct interpretation of the tests • Integrated with the interview, biographical info and own observation IOP 203S SU 3- Forensic assessment
3.3 Collateral information • Info from client is subjective • Collateral info confirm the above • Sources like: Doctors; family members, previous therapists, birth history anything that you can get IOP 203S SU 3- Forensic assessment
Collateral information (cont) • Client must give consent for 3rd parties info • Telephonic consultation, letters, affidavits • See also Roos IOP 203S SU 3- Forensic assessment
3.3.4 Mental status examination • MSE = systematic doc of mental functioning • See Roos • Activity 3.3 page 26 • Do in class IOP 203S SU 3- Forensic assessment
3.4 Forensic report writing • Most NB part • No standard format • Depend on referral question • Activity 3.4 = homework IOP 203S SU 3- Forensic assessment
3.4.1 Presentation • Basic rules of good writing • Logic structure • Answer the referral question • Your expertise and ethics IOP 203S SU 3- Forensic assessment
Activity 3.5 • Do in class • See reports from LISA on webpage IOP 203S SU 3- Forensic assessment
