PSY328H1 Study Guide - Comprehensive Final Exam Guide - Canada, Memory, Rape
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Practice of psychology (research, service delivery and consultation) within or in conjunction with either or both sides of the legal system (civil and criminal). New area of psychology, but has early roots in our legal system: history of psychology and the law: Psychiatrists providing expert testimony in criminal trials (e. g. eye witness evidence) Trial of louis riel (1885)- arrested and charged with treason, conflicting evidence presented on his mental state when operating these rebellions. He was sentenced to death, but one year following his trial a statement of regret was issued. Modern day psychology and law was not established until the early 20th century: Mu(cid:374)ster(cid:271)g"s o(cid:374) the wit(cid:374)ess sta(cid:374)d (cid:894)(cid:1005)(cid:1013)(cid:1004)(cid:1012)(cid:895) , seen as birthing the system of psychology in the law. Wipple articles in psychological bulletin (1909-18)- early set publication on eye witness memory: emergence of psychology and law: Brown v board of education 1954: social science brief footnoted in the supreme court decision.
