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Lesson 7-Forensic Psychology in the Civil Law Context
In the last lesson before the final exam, you will examine forensic psychology in the civil law context. You will explain
the purposes and processes of involuntary civil commitment, and define and explain the special legal rights and responsibilities
existing in the forensic behavioral-science setting. You will also define and explain the major civil competencies related to
establishing guardianship and conservatorship, and examine the special competencies for making contracts, creating wills,
and determining parental fitness for child custody.
Explain the purposes and processes for involuntary civil commitment.
Explain the special legal rights and responsibilities that exist in the forensic behavioral-science setting.
Explain the major civil competencies related to establishing guardianship and conservatorship.
Explain the special competencies for making contracts, creating wills, and determining parental fitness for child custody.