Choose one of the following dilemmas and outline the argument for each of the opposing positions. Support your argument with reference(s) to articles fr

Choose one of the following dilemmas and outline the argument for each of the opposing positions. Support your argument with reference(s) to articles from current peer-reviewed journals. References to laws and legal journals are also acceptable, if properly cited. You may cite the text, being certain to indicate when you have created a secondary citation.

Choose one:

• Kansas v. Hendricks
• Therapist testimony on behalf of clients – is the therapist an expert? Why or why not?
• Regulation of public smoking
• Mandatory sentencing versus judicial discretion.

Your post should convey both sides of the argument clearly and dispassionately. Try to write it in such a way that we, your readers, cannot guess which side you favor.

Issue post is due by Day 4 (Thursday) and at least one substantive response post is due by Day 6 (Saturday).

Weekly discussions follow a 4 phase cycle in which you 1) write about the assigned topic; 2) comment on what other students have written about that topic; 3) read the comments others have made on your posting; and 4) respond stating what you have gained from their insights/commentary. Respect the weekly DEADLINES.

RESOURCES/REFERENCES

• Greene, E., & Heilbrun, K. (2019). Wrightsman’s psychology and the legal system (9th ed.). Cengage.
  
  • Chapter 1, “Psychology and the Law: Choices and Role”
  • Chapter 2, “The Legal System: Issues, Structure, and Prayers”
• Greenberg, S. A., Shuman, D. W. (1997). Irreconcilable conflict between therapeutic and forensic rolesLinks to an external site.. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 28(1), 50–57