Concept information
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behavior (psychology)
antisocial behavior
violence
psychological theories and diagnoses for violent behavior
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crimes and offenses
antisocial behavior
violence
psychological theories and diagnoses for violent behavior
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mental health, mental disorders, and special groups
antisocial behavior
violence
psychological theories and diagnoses for violent behavior
Preferred term
court-ordered psychological assessments
Definition
- A wide variety of psychological assessments may be ordered by the court to assist in making decisions involving legal matters. A psychologist may be called on to help determine whether a defendant is competent to stand trial or was insane at the time of the offense. [Source: Encyclopedia of Murder and Violent Crime; Court-Ordered Psychological Assessment]
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https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/court-ordered_psychological_assessments
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