Ch.1 : An Introduction to Forensic Psychology

Question 1

What are the Two definitions of forensic psychology

Answer 1

1. Narrow definitions
2. Broad definitions

Question 2

Examining human behaviour in relation to the legal system is:

A) Narrow definition
B) Broad definition

Answer 2

B) Broad definitions

Question 3

Name the 3 roles of a Forensic Psychologist

Answer 3

1. Clinical
2. Experimental
3. Legal Scholar

Question 4

Define Narrow definitions in forensic psychology

Answer 4

highlights certain aspects of the profession while ignoring other aspects

Ex. Focusing on the clinical aspect while ignoring the experimental research

Question 5

Research & Analysis is the role of

A) Clinical
B) Experimental
C) Legal Scholar

Answer 5

C) Legal Scholar

Question 6

True or False

Experimental role of a forensic psychologist just focuses on research?

Answer 6

True

Question 7

The clinical role of a Forensic Psychologist is

A) Research and Practice
B) Research
C) Research and analysis

Answer 7

A) Research and Practice

Question 8

Name the focus of all the roles of a Forensic Psychologist

*hint: They all focus on law

Answer 8

Clinical focus: Mental Health and the law
Experimental focus: Human behaviour and the law
Legal scholar focus: Mental health law and policy

Question 9

Name all the training involved in

1. Clinical
2. Experimental
3. Legal Scholar

*hint: They all involved Ph.D

Answer 9

1. Clinical: M.A or Ph.D. in clinical psychology and internships
2. Experimental: Ph.D. in psychology
3. Legal Scholar: Ph.D. in psychology and training in law

Question 10

What is forensic psychology?

Answer 10

How psychology & law relates to each other

Question 11

What role is psychotherapy and assessments

Answer 11

Clinical

Question 12

True or False

Not working with clients is a part of the experimental role of a forensic psychologist

Answer 12

True

Question 13

Define Forensic

Answer 13

The use of scientific techniques and methods to gather and analyze evidence in criminal investigations.

Question 14

What does Clinical Forensic Psychology focus on?

Answer 14

• mental health issues within the legal system
  -“ practice” work ( can include research)
• personnel selection (police force & RCMP)
• divorce and custody mediation
• Determining if someone is “mentally fit” for trial

Question 15

What does Research Forensic Psychology focus on?

Answer 15

• Often solely research oriented
• Can focus on any aspect of psychology that relates to the legal system ( not only mental health )

Question 16

How does Anthropology relate to forensics

Answer 16

Looking at the bones and gathering information on who, how, how long an individual has died

Question 17

How does Entomology relate to forensics

Answer 17

The study of bugs, helps determine how long the body has been decomposing for through the type of bug on the body.

Question 18

How does Odontology relate to forensics

Answer 18

The study of teeth and their structures helps identify a body
Ex. Child’s teeth mean the body is a child

Question 19

How does Chemistry relate to forensics

Answer 19

The study of matter at an atomic & molecular level.
Ex. Would help explain why flesh decompose when somebody dies

Question 20

How does Pathology relate to forensics

Answer 20

focuses on determining the cause of death by examining a corpse.

Question 21

What did Cattell establish in Early Research In Forensic Psychology

Answer 21

In 1895 Cattell presented the accuracy of everyday observation

Cattell found not only that his students’ answers were often inaccurate, but also that the relationship between participants’ accuracy and their confidence (i.e., that their recollection was accurate) was far from perfect.

Question 22

What did Binet establish in Early Research In Forensic Psychology

Answer 22

In 1900 Binet presented the suggestibility of children

Ex. Some children will admit they got molested when in actuality it never happened

Question 23

Who introduced retroactive memory falsification and what is it?

Answer 23

Notzing argued in court that certain witnesses could not distinguish between what they had actually seen and what they had already read in the press. ( Observation VS press )

Question 24

Who introduced how children can provide inaccurate testimony due to suggestive questioning techniques.

Answer 24

In 1911 Varendonck how children can provide inaccurate testimony due to suggestive questioning techniques. This allows police to create statements that make goes in had with the narrative they want to create

Question 25

What is an expert witness

Answer 25

An expert witness is an individual from the same field who can aid in understanding a particular issue relevant to the case and provide their opinion

Ex. A doctor examining if another doctor has committed malpractice on a patient.

Question 26

How does an expert witness contrasts with regular witnesses?

Answer 26

Regular witnesses can only testify about what they have directly observed ( no opinions)