Career In Forensic Psychology

Have you ever heard a story of a crime that has taken place and wondered “Why?”, if you are like most other humans the answer is yes. We all hear stories that makes us wonder of the events leading up to that moment or the main cause of the whole situation. Becoming a forensic psychologist will give me that insight on the “why?” behind the action. Because of my ability to be comfortable in unfamiliar situations and my empathetic and outgoing nature. I have chosen to begin my career journey at NOVA, to pursue a degree in forensic psychology. I chose to do forensic psychology because after taking a psychology class I became very interested in how the brain works and how it impacts human behavior.
After taking the Myers Briggs test, I found out that I am an “Extroverted, Intuitive, Feeling, Perceiving (ENFP)” individual. ENFP’s are described as champions. Keirsey.com says that “champions are fiercely individualistic, they strive toward a kind of personal authenticity. At the same time, Champions have outstanding intuitive powers and can tell what is going on inside of others, reading hidden emotions and giving special significance to words or actions. In fact, Champions are constantly scanning the social environment, and no intriguing character or silent motive is likely to escape their attention.” This perfectly …show more content…
Allpsychologyschools.com says that “Forensic psychologists evaluate criminals to learn what their mindset and motives were at the time of an offense. They gauge what threat, if any, the offender will be to the public in the future. Their presence in courtrooms is often essential. Their evaluations, assessments and testimonies help inform the decisions of judges and juries.” This job holds an important place in society because it brings justice and light to crimes that take place and helps give an understanding to