LGLS 3210U Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Franz Von Liszt, Forensic Psychology, Free Recall
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Forensic psychology field of psychology that deals with all aspects of human behaviour as it relates to the law or legal system. Hollywood ha gotten in on the act, for ex. Profiling serial killers, selecting jury members or determining someone"s sanity however, this is inaccurate. Fp are interested in understanding the mechanisms that underlie people"s thoughts, feelings and actions. Fp get involved in activities that other psychologists rarely do, they are interested in understanding how people function within a very particular context a legal context. History short history, dating roughly back to the late 19th century. In early days, this type of psychology was not referred to as fp, most psychologists conducting research in the are or carrying out applied work did not identify themselves as. Field of fp began with research taking place in both the u. s. and europe that had serious implications for the legal system.
