Discussion:
Forensic Technology Impact to Practice
Innovation in technology and its impact on professional advancement often go hand in hand. As technology changes, most professions, including forensic psychology, must adapt to remain viable. Technological advances, such as using new identification techniques, podcasts of proceedings, and computers and videoconferencing to aid in the assessment of individuals, have impacted the way forensic psychology is used in the courts. As technology changes, forensic psychology professionals in the courts must learn to adapt to these changes while adhering to ethical and legal guidelines
1. Review the article "Contemporary Tools in Forensic Investigations: The Prospects and Challenges," and pay particular attention to the ways technology has impacted forensic psychology.
2. Review the article "Teleconferencing Model for Forensic Consultation, Court Testimony, and Continuing Education," and focus on the impact of technology on forensic psychology in the courts.
3. Select three examples of technology that you think will have an impact on the future of forensic psychology in the courts.
A description of the three examples of technology that you selected. Then explain why you selected each and how each might impact forensic psychology in the courts.