WANT TO BUST SOME MYTHS CIRCULATING FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGISTS — READ THIS
What Does a Forensic Psychologist do? Top 3 Myths vs. Reality
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Given the stats of true-crime documentary views, we assume you already know how forensic psychology works. In fact, true-crime documentaries are among the leading factors that have put forensic psychologists back to work.
But how about we tell you that this a busting myths segment because what you see on screen is only partly true?
First things first, forensic psychologists aren’t the ones tackling suspects, knocking out escapers, breaking down the doors, etc. Nor are they the ones who’d take down evil using loaded weaponry or firearms.
Now, before you assume that they are some secret agent, let us enlighten you!
This blog will be talking about the whats and whatnots, considering the capacities of a forensic psychologist. Being done with the fluff, let’s slip right into the topic:
The Common Misconception
The common misconception is that a person working in forensics is there to study the DNA, human remains, and crime scene evidence. While it is a part of forensic psychologists’ job, they are not always spotted spending quality time with the dead.
Forensic psychologists are basically clinical psychologists. They use psychological concepts, i.e., clinical psychology, in criminal justice and law. While they are the minds behind understanding criminal psychology, most forensic psychologists work in the legal system as consultants and advisors.
But busting myths is always fun, so let’s not jump to conclusions right away!
To understand what a forensic psychologist does not do, we need to understand what he exactly does. Once we’re past this, give yourself a pat because by then, you’d know exactly what a forensic person’s capacities are.
