Psychology and Law Final Exam Review

These flashcards cover key concepts from lectures on psychology and law, emphasizing investigative techniques, deception detection, and memory-related topics.

Pseudoscience

Beliefs or practices mistakenly regarded as being based on the scientific method.

Cognitive Interview

A technique used in investigative interviewing that enhances memory recall by utilizing cognitive and social psychology principles.

Repressed Memory

A controversial concept suggesting that memories of traumatic events can be pushed out of conscious awareness.

Nonverbal Deception Detection

The process of assessing body language and facial expressions to determine whether someone is lying.

Criminal Profiling

The practice of inferring the characteristics of a criminal based on the analysis of their behavior and the crime scene.

Verbal Lie Detection

Techniques used to identify deception through analysis of spoken or written communication.

Effect Sizes

A quantitative measure of the magnitude of a phenomenon, often used to assess the strength of an effect in research findings.

Myths about Memory

False beliefs regarding how memory functions, particularly in relation to the accuracy and reliability of eyewitness testimony.

Interrogation Techniques

Methods used by law enforcement to elicit information from suspects, which can include psychological manipulation.

Empirical Evidence

Data obtained through observation or experimentation used to support or refute a hypothesis.