Discussion: Clinical And Forensic Evaluations
A forensic mental health professional must learn to distinguish between forensic psychological evaluations and traditional clinical psychological evaluations although there are some similarities between the two.
Tasks: In a minimum of 300 words, identify at least one difference between the two types of evaluations (forensic psychological and traditional clinical psychological) in each of the following areas:
• Interviewing
• Discussion of informed consent
• Testing and assessment
• Writing reports
• Addressing the referral question
• Providing opinions and recommendations
Support your responses by citing reputable source material used for this discussion in APA format.
Submission Details: • By the due date assigned, post your responses to this Discussion Area.
• Through the end of module, respond to at least two of your classmates' posts.