PSYC 3020 Chapter Notes -False Confession, Forensic Psychology, Forensic Pathology

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 3020
• Professor: D E

Document Summary

Forensic psychology: a field of psychology that deals with all aspects of human behaviour as it relates to the law or legal system. Clinical forensic psychologists: psychologists who are broadly concerned with the assessment and treatment of mental health issues as they pertain to the law or legal system. Forensic anthropologists examine the remains of deceased victims to determine key facts about them, such as their gender, age, and appearance. Forensic linguists examine the spoken and written word in an attempt to assist criminal investigators. Forensic chemists study the chemical aspects of crime scenes, which can include an analysis of paint particles, dyes, fibres, and other materials. Forensic ondontologists study the dental aspects of criminal activity, which can include identifying deceased victims through dental records. Forensic pathologists examine the remains of dead bodies in an attempt to determine the time and cause of death through physical autopsy. Forensic entomologists are concerned with how insects can assist with criminal investigations.