Psychology 2032A/B Midterm: Mid-Term Exam Study Guide

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2032A/B
• Professor: Doug Hazlewood

Document Summary

A field of psychology that deals with all aspects of human behaviour as it relates to the law or legal system the psychological assessment of individuals who are involved, in one way or another, with the legal system. Narrow definition: highlight certain aspects of the proession while ignoring others. A field of psychology that includes clinical practices (assessment, consultation and treatment) and excludes psychologists who primarily conduct forensic research. A research endeavor and/or a professional practice that examines human behaviour in relation to the legal system, application and research and areas such as social, cognitive, personality, organizational and developmental psychology. The most important skills a forensic psychologist must possess are solid clinical skills: skills such as clinical assesment, interviewing, report writing, strong verbal communication skils and case presentation. Dating back roughly to the nineteenth century. Mai(cid:374) (cid:272)o(cid:374)(cid:272)lusio(cid:374) (cid:449)as that e(cid:373)otio(cid:374)al a(cid:396)ousal (cid:272)a(cid:374) ha(cid:448)e a (cid:374)egati(cid:448)e i(cid:373)pa(cid:272)t o(cid:374) the a(cid:272)(cid:272)u(cid:396)a(cid:272)(cid:455) of a pe(cid:396)so(cid:374)"s testimony.