PSYC 268- Final Exam Guide - Comprehensive Notes for the exam ( 23 pages long!)

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Hugo m nsterberg, the director of harvard"s psychological laboratory. In 1908 he published a book called on the witness stand: essays on psychology and crime, which discussed the various ways that psychology could inform law. American psychology and law society in 1968, the first publication of the journal law and. Human behavior in 1977, and the first publication of psychology, public policy, and law in. Brandeis briefs: submission of reports, named after lawyer louis brandeis. Roles & responsibilities of the forensic psychologist : Trial consultant: psychologist that assists legal professionals with issues around trial, e. g. research, trial strategy, witness preparation, etc. Expert witness: testifies in court about specialized knowledge that will help the court to interpret evidence. Evaluator: assesses mental health issues in persons who are involved in the legal system. Correctional psychologist: works in jails and prisons with mentally disordered offenders offering evaluation and treatment. Researcher: studies issue relevant to psychology and law, both civil and criminal.

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