PSYC 2400 Study Guide - Hugo Münsterberg, Forensic Entomology, Forensic Pathology

• School: Carleton University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 2400
• Professor: Jenelle Power

Document Summary

Field of psychology that deals with all aspects of human behavior related to the law or legal system: research and practice, anything throughout the criminal justice system. From latin word forensis : meaning of the forum , forums were early versions of courts now, where the law courts of ancient rome were held. Professional practice of clinical psychology focusing on assessment and treatment of individuals within a legal context and: clinical psychologist= basically a therapist. Experimental- research that examines aspects of human behavior directly related to the legal process. Mental health issues pertaining to legal system: assessment and treatment. In ontario: ph. d in clinical psychology, registered with college of psychologists of ontario. Ph. d. programs in clinical psychology are hard to get in to, they"re very competitive. Graduate degree with research focused on a forensic psychological issue. Focus on mental health law, policy analysis, legislative consultations. Graduate degree with research focused on a forensic-legal issue.