What is Forensic Psychologist?
Psychologists who use their knowledge in the field of psychology in the realm of law. The main work of a forensic psychologist is to analyze the psychological condition of a defendant and help heal the psychological condition of a prisoner.
Minimum education level
PT3
SPM
STPM
Diploma
Degree
Average Salary
Example of a Job Position
Task
Knowledge
Psychology
Knowledge of human performance and behavior; differences in individual abilities, personalities and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of practical applications in engineering and technology. This includes the application of principles, techniques, procedures and equipment for designing and producing various goods and services.
Law and Governance
Knowledge of laws, legal rules, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, institutional rules, and democratic political processes.
Therapy and Counseling
Knowledge of principles, methods and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunction, as well as providing career guidance.
Skills
Active Listening
Give full attention to the words of others, set aside time to understand the points presented, ask questions appropriately, and not interrupt at the wrong time
Talking
Talk to others to convey information effectively
Complex Problem Solving
Identify complex problems and review related information in order to develop and evaluate options and solutions that can be applied.
Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to the problems handled
Social Sensitivity
Realizing the reactions of others, then understanding why they acted like that.
Capability
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Information Arrangement - The ability to arrange various things and actions in a certain sequence or pattern according to the rules specified (for example: number patterns, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
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Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas when speaking, so that others can understand what is being conveyed
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Speaking Clarity - The ability to speak clearly so that others can understand what is being said
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Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to certain problems in order to produce reasonable answers.
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Inductive Reasoning - The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules and conclusions (including finding relationships between seemingly unconnected events).
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Oral Understanding - The ability to listen and understand information and ideas conveyed through words and oral sentences
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Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or maybe wrong. This does not involve solving the problem, only knowing if there is a problem.