forensic assessment

systematic evaluation by a mental health practitioner of a defendant, witness, or offender for the purpose of informing the court about such issues as competency to stand trial, criminal responsibility, and risk assessment.

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Psychology term of the day

October 31st 2024

nail biting

nail biting

the compulsive habit of chewing on one’s fingernails, usually thought to be a means of releasing tension.