Intro to forensic psychology

Forensic psychology is best described as:

• The intersection of psychology and the legal system.

• The study of animal behavior in the wild.

• A branch of psychology focused only on therapy.

• The analysis of ancient civilizations.

The role of a forensic psychologist is:

• to apply psychological principles within the legal and criminal justice system.

• to perform surgeries in criminal cases.

• to investigate crime scenes for physical evidence.

• to defend clients in court as legal counsel.

The role of a forensic psychologist is:

• to apply psychological principles to legal issues

• to perform surgery in criminal cases

• to investigate crime scenes for physical evidence

• to prosecute criminals in court

The history of forensic psychology involves which of the following?

• The development and application of psychological principles to legal issues

• The study of ancient civilizations' art forms

• The evolution of computer programming languages

• The history of medical surgery techniques

True or False: I have completed the notes for today’s lesson.

• True

• False

What does forensic psychology involve? Fill in the blank: Forensic psychology involves applying _______ knowledge and principles to legal issues.

• psychological

• mathematical

• historical

• chemical

Which of the following is NOT an aspect investigated by forensic psychology?

• A) Reliability of evidence

• B) Human memory

• C) Weather patterns

• D) Decision-making (as in juries)

Fill in the blank: Forensic psychology investigates the reliability of _______ and eye-witness testimony.

• evidence

• motives

• punishments

• verdicts

Forensic psychology investigates the general credibility of witnesses.

• True

• False

Fill in the blank: Forensic psychology investigates particular group decision-making, such as in _______.

• juries

• laboratories

• hospitals

• classrooms