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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Criminology v.s. Forensic pyschology | 1/12/2012 | Jean M Mahan |
| Q: I am currently studying psychology at a bachelor's degree level, and have started to think about ... A: Great going into psychology. To tell the absolute truth I don't really know the diff between ... | ||
| Science project | 12/16/2011 | Bruce Borkosky, Psy.D. |
| Q: Here is the list of the procedures. 1- Arrange to have an unfamiliar person enter the class room. ... A: Try to identify as many characteristics about the person as possible -height, eyes, etc. Next, use ... | ||
| Fascination with killers | 11/20/2011 | Bruce Borkosky, Psy.D. |
| Q: I'm a bit fascinated by serial killers. The details of their seemingly absolute thirst for power and ... A: We are drawn to destruction in the same way we slow down to look at the aftermath of a car crash. We ... | ||
| Serial killers | 11/3/2011 | Paul Edward Zukowski |
| Q: I am in my masters in psychology program and am taking a research methods class. I am trying to come ... A: These here are some links that will give you insights into your topic you choose. Motives can murky ... | ||
| english research assignment | 10/25/2011 | Jean M Mahan |
| Q: I am Clover and I am currently doing the literature review part of my research paper assignment on ... A: a) Just regular murders are committed almost always by a family member or a close friend, easy to ... | ||
| english research assignment | 10/25/2011 | Jeffrey-Peter Hauck |
| Q: I am Clover and I am currently doing the literature review part of my research paper assignment on ... A: Clover, a) Do you think that there is a relation between perfect crime and serial killing? Is it ... | ||
| english research assignment | 10/25/2011 | Paul Edward Zukowski |
| Q: I am clover and i am writing the literature review part of my research paper assignment about ... A: a) Do you think that there is a connection between perfect crime and serial killing? is it more ... | ||
| Its not homework its a required interview | 10/2/2011 | Jean M Mahan |
| Q: My name is Keith and I want to be a psychologist or criminologist and I have to interview either ... A: I am so sorry but your list of questions is extensive. Someone once helped me with an interview and ... | ||
| To the inmates you are around | 8/26/2011 | Jean M Mahan |
| Q: Why do you treat them so bad, call them a drug user when they weren't and pretty much make them feel ... A: I don't know where you got the idea I treated inmates badly. Sure didn't, I treated them with ... | ||
| Criminal Psychology | 8/5/2011 | Bruce Borkosky, Psy.D. |
| Q: I have a question concerning Criminal Psychology, Forensic Psychology, and Criminology. I am a ... A: are Criminology and Criminal Psychology the same? Is Forensic Psychology and the same also? ... | ||
| Story Research | 8/1/2011 | Bruce Borkosky, Psy.D. |
| Q: I am doing some research for a screen play i am writing, and would really appreciate your time. I ... A: sometimes psychiatrists do forensic evals, too. There are as many types of killers as there are ... | ||
| Story Research | 7/31/2011 | Bruce Borkosky, Psy.D. |
| Q: I am doing some research for a screen play i am writing, and would really appreciate your time. I ... A: Aaron, thanks for your question. It's a great one! Firstly, I don't know how a psychiatrist might ... | ||
| Ref: question | 5/15/2011 | Bruce Borkosky, Psy.D. |
| Q: Good day What are the main causes of criminal behavior? How can one transform a criminal into a ... A: Sunil, thanks for you question. I really cannot do it justice, because it is so broad, that it would ... | ||
| Ref: question | 5/15/2011 | Paul Edward Zukowski |
| Q: Good day What is in the mind of criminals and what are the main causes of criminal behavior? What is ... A: Virtually in every society 5% to 10% of the population are criminals. Poverty economics etc doesn't ... | ||
| psychology of a knife murder | 5/13/2011 | Paul Edward Zukowski |
| Q: Three years ago my son murdered a young man with a knife. The were on a "camping trip" only 400 ... A: I can't help much because I don't detail I would need. Other than rage and some personal motive to ... | ||
| Your History with Criminal drug abuse | 3/22/2011 | Jean M Mahan |
| Q: I have two question after reading your answers. Have you wrote a book or blog?The second question is ... A: I am writing a book now. It is slow going. As for pot and the dealers, don't have any idea about ... | ||
| Dexter on ABC 20 20 | 3/21/2011 | Jean M Mahan |
| Q: Mahan, Thank you in advance for your time. The news show 20 20 did a show on killers that watched ... A: Headed right for WOW aren't we? People are stupid and lazy. They want a simple formula they can ... | ||
| Dexter on ABC 20 20 | 3/20/2011 | Jean M Mahan |
| Q: Mahan, Thank you in advance for your time. The news show 20 20 did a show on killers that watched ... A: I didn't see the 20 20 news show that you speak of. So I cannot give you very specific answers. ... | ||
| forensic psychology in corrections | 3/10/2011 | Jean M Mahan |
| Q: I am working towards my Masters Degree in Forensic Psychology and need to interview someone who ... A: Taylorville, Il. State Correctional Center Oh, a clarification to my previous answer, When I said ... | ||
| forensic psychology in corrections | 3/6/2011 | Jean M Mahan |
| Q: I am working towards my Masters Degree in Forensic Psychology and need to interview someone who ... A: Have been retired for ten years. Worked there 11 years. Have no idea of the exact demographics, ... | ||
| Graduate Education | 1/23/2011 | Bruce Borkosky, Psy.D. |
| Q: there! I'm so glad I found your page. I've been mulling over my options for my future and I've been ... A: all great questions. In forensics, perhaps like many fields, there are many different, related ... | ||
| list of names | 1/6/2011 | Paul Edward Zukowski |
| Q: Zukowski. I am just after reading in your answer to another enquirer, the list of "Fourteen ... A: Most trophys are personal to the victim, bracelets, clothes, ID cards etc. Some keep news clippings. ... | ||
| Henry Lee Lucas and Ted Kaczynski | 11/19/2010 | Paul Edward Zukowski |
| Q: I'm a student who is currently trying to finish my essay on the nature vs nurture argument. One of ... A: First The answer is it is neither. Serial killers like Henry Lee Lucas their sex drive at some point ... | ||
| Henry Lee Lucas and Ted Kaczynski | 11/18/2010 | Paul Edward Zukowski |
| Q: I'm a student who is currently trying to finish my essay on the nature vs nurture argument. One of ... A: Ted K bio http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ted_Kaczynski The Dr Murry stress test would not lead the ... | ||
| Psy.D. in Criminology | 11/10/2010 | Bruce Borkosky, Psy.D. |
| Q: I received a dual undergrad degree in Psychology and Criminology. I received my Master's degree in ... A: Vicky, most of the private schools will accept you, with pretty much any GRE score (I suppose as ... | ||
| Hello Mr. Hauck | 10/20/2010 | Jeffrey-Peter Hauck |
| Q: I am currently in college through the University Of Phoenix for my Associates Degree in Criminal ... A: Marie, Most police departments who have entry level education requirements do not specify a major ... | ||
| Criminology and Forensic Psychology | 10/17/2010 | Jeffrey-Peter Hauck |
| Q: Hey (: I want to do forensic pschology and criminology but I don't want to go through military. Do ... A: Aliya, You must obtain formal education to do either. You will need an undergraduate, master's and ... | ||
| emotions/depth | 9/1/2010 | Jeffrey-Peter Hauck |
| Q: This is both a question and my thoughts on the question as it is a confusing one. I've read bits and ... A: Anonymous, This is a very broad and deep subject so I will be brief as to my understanding of the ... | ||
| Threats And Acting On Them | 8/25/2010 | Jean M Mahan |
| Q: Jean. I actually referred a similar question like this to the Sociologist Expert and then found ... A: You are a babe in the woods. I don't know if you know what that old expression means or not. How to ... | ||
| Major and Minor Question | 8/5/2010 | Bruce Borkosky, Psy.D. |
| Q: I want to major in criminology but I am not sure what to minor in and I was thinking maybe Forensic ... A: Veronica, thanks for your question. In regards to your major and minor, that would be completely a ... | ||
| Career options. | 7/18/2010 | Jean M Mahan |
| Q: I am 23 years old and am just starting my first year of college majoring in Psychology. I'm going ... A: Congratulations on starting college. As time passes and you take various courses you may develop an ... | ||
| What is the term for this profession? | 6/30/2010 | Jean M Mahan |
| Q: I don't know if you have seen this, but there is a movie called 'Copycat' starring Sigourney Weaver ... A: TV gives the wrong impression, remember it is for entertainment. There is no such profession as a ... | ||
| What is the term for this profession? | 6/30/2010 | Bruce Borkosky, Psy.D. |
| Q: I don't know if you have seen this, but there is a movie called 'Copycat' starring Sigourney Weaver ... A: Lorri, thanks for your question. I think there is a name for it in the U.S., but at the moment I ... | ||
| Micro Expression Training Programs | 6/6/2010 | Jean M Mahan |
| Q: I don't know if you are familiar with micro expression training programs, but I was wondering if you ... A: First, sorry that it took so long for me to answer, I was without Internet access for 10 days. As ... | ||
| school | 4/27/2010 | Bruce Borkosky, Psy.D. |
| Q: I want to be a forensic psychologist but i am not sure which college to go to. I want a masters ... A: Zukhra, thanks for your questions. Wow, where do I start? "I want to be a forensic psychologist ... | ||
| murder case | 4/14/2010 | Jean M Mahan |
| Q: so i had this dream about a murder and i was wondering why someone would do this crime so i was ... A: The person who had this dream is mad AS **** AT 'CATTY WOMEN'. The dreamer is so mad at catty pretty ... | ||
| a previous Q & A | 4/12/2010 | Jean M Mahan |
| Q: You previously stated that the recidivism rate of sex offenders is 66% and higher -- I didn't see a ... A: I am glad that you are making this effort to verify information and not just dissemination myths and ... | ||
| psych and the law | 4/8/2010 | Bruce Borkosky, Psy.D. |
| Q: Why do perpetrators who no longer appear to be a threat to society often eventually reoffend. A: Barbara, thanks for your question. Not sure I understand you question, but I will do my best. If I ... | ||
| Competency to Stand Trial | 4/5/2010 | Bruce Borkosky, Psy.D. |
| Q: I was researching competency to stand trial and was wondering if individuals who conduct the ... A: Jennifer, thanks for your question. I believe it to be true that the requirements for evaluators ... | ||
| OCD & SERIAL KILLERS & RAPISTS | 3/27/2010 | Paul Edward Zukowski |
| Q: HOW BIG OF A ROLE DOES OCD PLAY IN SERIAL KILLERS OR RAPISTS? DO ALL SERIAL KILLERS AND RAPISTS HAVE ... A: No it really has little to do with it. Anti-social personality disorder is the thing most likley to ... | ||
Criminology and Forensic Psychology
Jean M Mahan
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
Mind games criminals play, how to spot lying, gang behavior, sex offenders, how to change criminal behavior, PTSD, sexual abusive victimization.
Experience
12 years as Chief Psychologist in State Correctional Facility, Hostage negotiator, Mental Health Team Leader, Treatment provider for Sex Offenders and Sexual Abuse victims.
Organizations
Retired no longer maintain professiona affiliation. Prior Drug/Alcohol Certification, and Sexual Assault National Organizations.
Publications
Newpapers.
Education/Credentials
M.A. Psychology, continuing ed comparible to Ph.D. Expert witness State and Federal Court in Substance Abuse, PTSD, and Sexual Offending.
Awards and Honors
Directors Award Excellence in Corrections. Excellence in Psychology Award. National Scholar.
Past/Present Clients
no current clients, retired.
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