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Criminology and Forensic Psychology/Questions Answered by Expert Bruce Borkosky, Psy.D.
| Subject | Date Asked |
| Murder with knives | 4/29/2012 |
| Q: A friend of my oldest child, whom we had known for over 10 years, came to stay with us after High ... A: Kala, thanks for your question, and I'm sorry for your loss. It's difficult to say what was going ... | |
| Science project | 12/16/2011 |
| 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 |
| 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 ... | |
| Criminal Psychology | 8/5/2011 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 ... | |
| Graduate Education | 1/23/2011 |
| 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 ... | |
| Psy.D. in Criminology | 11/10/2010 |
| 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 ... | |
| Major and Minor Question | 8/5/2010 |
| 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 ... | |
| What is the term for this profession? | 6/30/2010 |
| 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 ... | |
| school | 4/27/2010 |
| 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 ... | |
| psych and the law | 4/8/2010 |
| 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 |
| 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 ... | |
Bruce Borkosky, Psy.D.
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
Any questions in the area of Forensic Psychology. I am not a criminologist nor an FBI Behavioral Analyst. "WHY" questions are particularly difficult to answer scientifically (i.e., why do people commit crimes?).
Experience
I have been doing forensic psychology for 15+ years, both evaluations, and treatment. I have particularly focused on disability evaluations and criminal competency.
Organizations
American Psychological Association
International Association for Correctional and Forensic Psychology
Publications
BruceBorkosky.blogger.com
Education/Credentials
B.A. psychology, B.A., music, Ohio Wesleyan U., 1978
MCS, computer science, University of Dayton, 1984
M.A., psychology, Miami Inst. of Psychology, 1991
Psy.D., psychology, Miami Inst. of Psychology, 1993
post doctoral training in Neuropsychology, Fielding Institute, 1995-1997
Awards and Honors
I donate some of my time and expertise to the less fortunate, thru legal aid services. In 1999, I received an award from the Palm Beach County Legal Aid Society, for the work I've done for them.
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