Discuss a major ethical issue that may arise when conducting forensic evaluations and describe how this issue may influence the evaluation’s outcomes. How does professional incompetence affect an evaluation? How do you think a forensic psychology professional becomes competent? Explain your reasoning.
In responding to your peers, think about your ideas of professional competence and if they differ from your peer’s ideas. Discuss your idea of the role competency plays in the field and how you think it affects an evaluation’s weight.