Diagnosing Criminal Defendants paper

Prior to beginning this journal, review Chapters 2, 3, and 8 in the textbook, read the article, Is not Eliminated by Falsification Instructions(Links to an external site.), and watch the film,. Examine the subjective nature of forensic psychology concerning the evaluation of criminal defendants and the use of the (PCL-R) in forensic evaluations.

Your journal paper should be a minimum of 750 words in which you will reflect upon the following:

• Evaluate the influences that can contribute to upon which side hires the psychologist to evaluate a criminal defendant.
• Determine how to .
• Discuss the process of diagnosing a defendant.
• Discuss the legal implications of a negative diagnosis.

Assess, based on your assigned readings, including the assigned film, whether you believe that such assessments as the PCL-R can of an individuals behavior. Cite examples from your readings that support your analysis.