This post covers Police De, as detailed below.
Explain the difference between actuarial tools and clinical judgement. Then, highlight one risk/downside of each as it pertains to pre-employment screening for police officers. Describe the role of psychology in EITHER officer performance measurement or promotion selection. Then, outline one ethical issue psychologists face in that role and which APA Ethical standard should we review to address that ethical issue. What is meant (in Chapter 11) by Police De-selection and offer an example of a face-to-face oral question you might ask a candidate to assess for their social and emotional intelligence. Name a common misconception about the role of psychologists in assessment of officers and how would you respond if asked?
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