Psychology 2032A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Eyewitness Memory, New York City Police Department, Rape Fantasy

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2032A/B
• Professor: John Campbell

Document Summary

Definitions of forensic psychology: narrow definitions highlight certain aspects of profession while ignoring other aspects, broad definitions more inclusive. Field of psychology that includes: clinical practices in forensic psychology. Consultation treatment: excludes psychologists who primarily conduct forensic research. A research endeavor/professional practice that examines: human behavior in relation to legal system. Includes areas such as social, cognitive, personality, organization and developmental psychology. Practice of forensic psych and most frequent duty: psychological assessment of individuals who are involved w/ legal system. Most important skills forensic psych must possess are solid clinical skills: clinical assessment. Interviewing: report writing, strong verbal communication skills, case presentation. Using research in clinical, cognitive, developmental and social psychology, forensic psych shows how psychological science can enhance: gathering and presentation of evidence. Improve legal decision-making: prevent crime, rehabilitate criminals, promote justice. Cattell (1985) accuracy of everyday observations. Memory and factors that can distort it. Impairment in memory after being told misleading information.