Lecture 1 Flashcards
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What is forensic psychology defined as?
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The activities of all psychologists whose work is related to and impacts the criminal justice system
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When and where was the hill side strangler case and what type of thinking was used I assist with the case?
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Late 1970s in Los Angeles
Analytic thinking
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What areas support forensic psychology?
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Social psychology
Clinical psychology
Cognitive psychology
Development psychology
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What falls under the category of forensic psychology?
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Almost anything that can assist and inform the justice system
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In forensic psychology what can you do both off?
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Conduct and applie science
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what areas could you work in forensic psychology?
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Gang research
Sexual aggression my fire-setting
Aggression and violence
Child abuse
