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Forensic Psychology

The document discusses forensic psychology, which uses psychological knowledge in the legal system. It describes how forensic psychologists work with individuals involved in civil and criminal legal cases, conducting evaluations and research. The document outlines different areas of forensic psychology like clinical forensic psychology and experimental forensic psychology.

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Alondra Gordils Lebrón

PSYU-418: Introduction to Psychology


Forensic Psychology Science of human behavior, cognitive processes, and
Dr. Luzelix Ruiz Lugo mind-environment interactions
Albizu University San Juan

Forensic Psychology
The use of professional psychological knowledge within the judicial and legal system to
advise, evaluate and reform the system. It that reflects the interception of clinical issues,
practice and ethics with the legal theories and procedures

Clinical Forensic Psychology


Professional practice of psychology within civil and criminal Psychology: Experimental Forensic Psychology
Research that examines aspects of human behavior directly related to the
law Ø And the law: studies the law legal process
and legal system
Ø In the law: uses psychology
within the legal system
Clinical Forensic Psychologist
• Asses the mental health of individuals in legal cases
Ø Of the law: studies the law
itself
Experimental Forensic Psychologist
• Conducts research to understand psychological aspects of the legal
• Provides therapy and interventions within the justice system
system • Provide expert testimony
• Offers expert advice to legal professionals • Design experiments, analyze data and use their findings to improve
• Evaluates the impact of mental health on criminal legal practices and policies
behavior
Forensic psychology population
Individuals involved in the judicial system
who may present a psychiatric diagnosis or
have other characteristics relevant to a
Techniques clinical-legal decision
• Interviews
• Profiling and behavior prediction
• Lie detection
• Negotiation
Criminal
• Verbal and non/verbal communication Civil Individuals involved in delinquency
proceedings:
Individuals involved in civil • Witnesses
litigation • Victims
• Criminals (background, circumstances,
psychological profile, patterns of behavior)

Psychological
theories of crime
• Learning theories
• Personality theories
References
American Psychological Association. (2008). Forensic psychology. American Psychological Association.
https://www.apa.org/ed/graduate/specialize/forensic

Costanzo, M., & Krauss, D. A. (2021). Forensic and legal psychology: Psychological science applied to law. Worth Publishers.

What is Forensic Psychology? (2021). Youtube. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqaQ1L3XBHQ.

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