PSYC - Unit 1

Forensic Psychology

The field of psychology dealing with human behavior as it relates to the law or legal system.

Types of Forensic Psychologists:

• Clinician 

• Researcher

Clinician 

Involved in clinical practice within the legal system.

Researcher

Engaged in research related to human behavior and legal processes.

Legal Scholar

A forensic psychologist with a PhD in psychology and L.L.B. in Law, analyzing mental health law and legal movements.

Psychology & Law

The use of psychology to study the operation of the legal system.

Brief History of Forensic Psychology:

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Key figures like McNaughten, Cattell, Binet, Stern, and Munsterberg.

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Munsterberg, who pushed psychology into the legal arena.

Admissibility of Expert Testimony:

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Criteria include Frye v. United States and Daubert criteria.

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Criteria include the Mohan Criteria.

Psychological Theories of Crime:

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Focuses on internal dynamics and early experiences.

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Emphasizes learning through consequences.

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Suggests that personality traits influence criminal behavior.