DEATH PENALTY

 DEATH PENALTY                                                                                                                        1ASSESSMENTSForensic Psychology and Ethical Implications (Obj. 8.1, 8.3, and 8.4)Grand Canyon UniversityPSY 510 Contemporary and Ethical Issues in PsychologyAbstractDEATH PENALTY                                                                                                                        2ASSESSMENTSThere are serious ethical issues with psychologists participating in death penalty evaluations that need careful consideration. This essay examines how psychologists serve in the legal system as both advocates and evaluators, especially in capital cases. We examine the moral conundrums that psychologists encounter, such as those involving informed consent, the possibility of prejudice, and how their evaluations affect the lives of those who are about to