Professional And Ethical Issues Of Forensic Psychology

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It is commonly stated that â€Å"If the primary role are managed properly and appropriately, the secondary roles are less likely to develop or occur at all† (Corey, 2007). This statement is true and may be more helpful in terms that if a secondary role does occur, the practitioner or psychologist is aware of proper management and steps to take to resolve the issue or make them less problematic. In the case presented, the health practitioner was invited to attend the bar mitzvah of a child he or she is treating. Borys (1999)Show MoreRelatedForensic Psychology And The Human Mind And Its Functions1627 Words   |  7 PagesPsychology and law at first glance are not two terms that seem to correspond with each other. One might even question why they would be mentioned in the same context. Crime has become a major issue within today’s society. It seems as though the only way to prevent most of them is to enforce the repercussions of the act and punish those that partake in it. 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