David L. Shapiro
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David L. ShapiroDavid L. Shapiro (b June 13, 1943 is an American psychologist and independent practitioner in forensic psychology
. He is a fellow of the American Psychological Association
, Divisions 41 and 42 and licensed to practice psychology in four states (Maryland
, New York
, Florida
, New Jersey
) and the District of Columbia. He is the author of many articles and books on issues in the field of forensic psychology, including Psychological Evaluation
and Expert Testimony and Forensic Psychological Assessment: An Integrative Approach.
Forensic psychology
Forensic psychology is the intersection between psychology and the criminal justice system. It involves understanding criminal law in the relevant jurisdictions in order to be able to interact appropriately with judges, attorneys and other legal professionals...
. He is a fellow of the American Psychological Association
American Psychological Association
The American Psychological Association is the largest scientific and professional organization of psychologists in the United States. It is the world's largest association of psychologists with around 154,000 members including scientists, educators, clinicians, consultants and students. The APA...
, Divisions 41 and 42 and licensed to practice psychology in four states (Maryland
Maryland
Maryland is a U.S. state located in the Mid Atlantic region of the United States, bordering Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to its south and west; Pennsylvania to its north; and Delaware to its east...
, New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
, Florida
Florida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
, New Jersey
New Jersey
New Jersey is a state in the Northeastern and Middle Atlantic regions of the United States. , its population was 8,791,894. It is bordered on the north and east by the state of New York, on the southeast and south by the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by Pennsylvania and on the southwest by Delaware...
) and the District of Columbia. He is the author of many articles and books on issues in the field of forensic psychology, including Psychological Evaluation
Psychological evaluation
A psychological evaluation or mental examination is an examination into a person's mental health by a mental health professional such as a psychologist. A psychological evaluation may result in a diagnosis of a mental illness...
and Expert Testimony and Forensic Psychological Assessment: An Integrative Approach.