Shaping And Chaining: A Brief Note On Forensic Psychology

Brittany Logan
English 3310
Professor Garry Richards-Foster
5 March 2017
Forensic Psychology

Abstract Forensic psychology is the branch of psychology where psychological problems which occur during the trial must be studied. The significance of forensic psychology cannot be misjudged, because quite frequently it is tough to explain whether the alleged individual is guilty or not and the only way out from that situation is to examine the condition of their psychics. This proposal will explain how the technique of chaining and shaping demonstrates how prison staff psychologist can improve inmate compliance detailing the hypothesis, methodology, and population. Inmates in prison need to learn compliance with the rules and regulations so that
These days, the professionals in the scope of crime and punishment dwell on the human psychology to define the motives of crime. If it is apparent that the suspect was in the heat of passion, he cannot be treated as a criminal, because he did not recognize what he was doing. In this circumstance the suspect is not confined but he has to endure the treatment at a mental hospital in order to live in the human society without causing injury to anybody. Shaping and chaining is a great practice to use to teach someone a new skill. There are varieties of skills that can be shown using this technique. It can be very tough for some to acquire a new skill, and not as much for others. Shaping is the behavioral change or support to the sought after form of behavior. Different influences can determine whether one is able to learn a new skill, being the chaotic life of an institutional prison inmate. Convicts in prison learn rules and responsibilities just as one would on the outside. Using the technique of chaining and shaping, prison staff psychologists can employ this to advance inmate hypothesis. The main parts of forensic psychology are the psychological examination of the suspect, specialized study of the crime by the
It is a division of services that involve collection, examination, and presentation for judicial purposes. The field is constantly growing with new research, research findings, and better methods within several different subspecialties within the field of forensic psychology. There are six different subspecialties to consist of: Criminal, Juvenile, Civil, Investigative Correctional, and Police. In these specialties, the forensic psychologists have numerous roles and responsibilities. They are regularly involved in important court cases that continue to inspire the practice of forensic psychology. Psychologist can also run into common problems and challenges that they come across in the field. As with any professional success in one’s career, there are contentious concerns that he or she may face. There is also continual research being done in each of the