Forensic Psychology Final Flashcards!!

All the things that were said would in on the final is here.

 What is forensic psychology?

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Forensic psychology refers to the professional practice by any psychologist working within any subdiscipline of psychology […] when applying the scientific, technical, or specialized knowledge of psychology to the law to assist in addressing legal, contractual, and administrative matters (SGFP, 7, 2013).

Two parts of a crime

Actus reus and mens rea

Stages of the court process

Arraignment/Pretrial, trial, sentencing, appeal (this does not always happen)

Amicus Brief

An outside party who wishes to put in their iSight on a case, especially if they are an expert in whatever subject that might pertain to the case.

Atkins v Virginia