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What is the primary focus of forensic psychology?
What is the primary focus of forensic psychology?
- Investigating criminal behavior and applying psychological principles to criminal justice (correct)
- Conducting research on human behavior in legal contexts
- Examining the effectiveness of legal interventions and policies
- Understanding and treating mental disorders in the legal system
Which of the following is NOT a common area of research in forensic psychology?
Which of the following is NOT a common area of research in forensic psychology?
- Cognitive biases in decision-making
- Lie detection
- Treatment of mental disorders in patients (correct)
- Eyewitness identification
The Steve Titus case illustrates the potential for what problem in the legal system?
The Steve Titus case illustrates the potential for what problem in the legal system?
- Overly cautious juries
- Lack of access to legal counsel
- Overly lenient sentencing
- Misidentification of suspects (correct)
What type of research design involves different groups of participants experiencing different conditions?
What type of research design involves different groups of participants experiencing different conditions?
In an experimental design, the manipulated variable that is expected to influence the dependent variable is known as the:
In an experimental design, the manipulated variable that is expected to influence the dependent variable is known as the:
The Paul Ingram case is an example of:
The Paul Ingram case is an example of:
Which of the following is NOT a key difference between forensic psychology and legal psychology?
Which of the following is NOT a key difference between forensic psychology and legal psychology?
What is the main difference between between-subjects and within-subjects designs in experimental research?
What is the main difference between between-subjects and within-subjects designs in experimental research?
What was Paul Ingram believed to have repressed?
What was Paul Ingram believed to have repressed?
Which psychologist suggested that Paul Ingram's memories were false?
Which psychologist suggested that Paul Ingram's memories were false?
What was the main evidence that led to the acquittal of the five young men in the Central Park Joggers case?
What was the main evidence that led to the acquittal of the five young men in the Central Park Joggers case?
Who confessed to the Central Park Joggers case in 2002?
Who confessed to the Central Park Joggers case in 2002?
Why is the history of psychology and law considered complex?
Why is the history of psychology and law considered complex?
What was the length of imprisonment faced by the five young men in the Central Park Joggers case before acquittal?
What was the length of imprisonment faced by the five young men in the Central Park Joggers case before acquittal?
What did Paul Ingram's false account involve?
What did Paul Ingram's false account involve?
What type of church was the Ingram family a member of?
What type of church was the Ingram family a member of?
Who wrote "On the Witness Stand" and is often considered to have written the most important book on psychology and law?
Who wrote "On the Witness Stand" and is often considered to have written the most important book on psychology and law?
Which of the following individuals is NOT mentioned in the passage as contributing to the development of psychology and law?
Which of the following individuals is NOT mentioned in the passage as contributing to the development of psychology and law?
What is "Psychologie der Aussage" primarily focused on?
What is "Psychologie der Aussage" primarily focused on?
Which of the following best describes the "drama experiment/reality experiment"?
Which of the following best describes the "drama experiment/reality experiment"?
What was a major obstacle faced by psychologists such as Stern during the war?
What was a major obstacle faced by psychologists such as Stern during the war?
What is the key recommendation regarding questioning children in Stern's work?
What is the key recommendation regarding questioning children in Stern's work?
What is the main takeaway regarding the history of psychology in law as depicted in the passage?
What is the main takeaway regarding the history of psychology in law as depicted in the passage?
Who wrote "La Suggestibilité", which was related to the work of Wilhelm Stern?
Who wrote "La Suggestibilité", which was related to the work of Wilhelm Stern?
What aspect of psychology is crucial for ensuring reliability in legal testimonies?
What aspect of psychology is crucial for ensuring reliability in legal testimonies?
Which method is characteristic of legal psychology research compared to traditional psychology?
Which method is characteristic of legal psychology research compared to traditional psychology?
In what way do cognitive biases impact legal decision-making?
In what way do cognitive biases impact legal decision-making?
Which professionals are predominantly affected by understanding lying and deception detection in legal psychology?
Which professionals are predominantly affected by understanding lying and deception detection in legal psychology?
What is a major focus of research within the field of criminological and experimental legal psychology?
What is a major focus of research within the field of criminological and experimental legal psychology?
What was emphasized in the early work on eyewitness testimony?
What was emphasized in the early work on eyewitness testimony?
Who edited the review book 'Legal and Criminal Psychology'?
Who edited the review book 'Legal and Criminal Psychology'?
Which psychologist discussed the impact of suggestion on children as early as 1911?
Which psychologist discussed the impact of suggestion on children as early as 1911?
What topic gained significant attention starting in the 1970s?
What topic gained significant attention starting in the 1970s?
The Central Park Joggers case is most associated with which of the following?
The Central Park Joggers case is most associated with which of the following?
What does the project Voordeel van de Twijfel investigate?
What does the project Voordeel van de Twijfel investigate?
What research method does Prof. Howe use in his study on false memories?
What research method does Prof. Howe use in his study on false memories?
Who is recognized as a key figure in the study of psychopathy in the contemporary context?
Who is recognized as a key figure in the study of psychopathy in the contemporary context?
Flashcards
Legal Psychology
Legal Psychology
The study of how psychological principles apply to legal issues and the courtroom, including the reliability of testimony, lie detection, and evidence interpretation.
Legal Decision Making
Legal Decision Making
Focuses on how cognitive biases, emotional states, and individual differences affect decision-making in legal settings.
Interrogation and Interviewing
Interrogation and Interviewing
The process of questioning someone to obtain information, often used in criminal investigations. The focus is on techniques, effectiveness, and potential biases.
Reliability of Statements
Reliability of Statements
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Scientific Method in Legal Psychology
Scientific Method in Legal Psychology
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Forensic Psychology
Forensic Psychology
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Clinical Psychology
Clinical Psychology
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Criminology
Criminology
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Between-subjects design
Between-subjects design
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Within-subjects design
Within-subjects design
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Independent variable
Independent variable
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Dependent variable
Dependent variable
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Central Park Joggers Case
Central Park Joggers Case
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Dr. Ofshe
Dr. Ofshe
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Recovered Memories
Recovered Memories
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False Confession
False Confession
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Satanic Mind Control
Satanic Mind Control
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Memory Retrieval Techniques
Memory Retrieval Techniques
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History of Psychology and Law
History of Psychology and Law
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Paul Ingram
Paul Ingram
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Early Recognition of Testimony Biases
Early Recognition of Testimony Biases
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Gross' "KriminalPsychologie"
Gross' "KriminalPsychologie"
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Münsterberg's "On the Witness Stand"
Münsterberg's "On the Witness Stand"
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Stern's "Psychologie der Aussage"
Stern's "Psychologie der Aussage"
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Stern's Recommendations for Investigating Children
Stern's Recommendations for Investigating Children
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Binet's "La Suggestibilité"
Binet's "La Suggestibilité"
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Silence and Renewal in Psychology and Law
Silence and Renewal in Psychology and Law
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Foundational Contributions to Legal Psychology
Foundational Contributions to Legal Psychology
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Study Notes
Psychology, Law, and Criminal Justice
- This is a course offered by Professor Dr. Henry Otgaar.
- The course is part of a Criminological and Experimental Legal Psychology Lab.
Criminological and Experimental Legal Psychology Lab (CELL)
- The lab focuses on research, education, and training.
- They conduct expert witness work for courts, police, and child protection.
Research
- Topics include: reliability of statements, interrogation and interviewing, trauma and testimony, cognitive biases, and legal decision-making.
Legal Psychology/Psychology and Law
- This area of study explores behavioral phenomena important for the courtroom.
- Key topics include the reliability of testimony, lying/deception detection, and the roles of professionals (e.g., police, judges, lawyers).
- It investigates how evidence (e.g., statements) are interpreted in legal contexts.
Legal Psychology vs. Forensic Psychology
- Legal psychology relies on experimental/cognitive psychology (e.g., memory).
- Forensic psychology is based on clinical psychology (e.g., psychopathy).
- Both use empirical and field research.
Timely Topic Example
- Collaborative storytelling is a legal defense strategy in a case.
Case Study: Steve Titus
- October 12, 1980
- Nancy was raped.
- She identified Steve in a suggestive line-up.
- Steve was convicted.
- Edward Lee King was the actual rapist.
Experimental Research Methodology
- Independent variable: manipulated variable (e.g., sleep deprivation).
- Dependent variable: measured variable (e.g., false confession).
- Research design types: between subjects, within subjects, mixed designs, single case studies.
Case Study: Paul Ingram
- Case about recovered memories.
- Fall 1988
- Ericka and Julie (22 and 18 years old)
- Recovered memories of satanic abuse.
- Ingram family were members of a Pentecostal church.
- Paul Ingram was interrogated and thought he repressed memories.
- Psychologist suggested incest between his kids.
- He provided a false account of memories.
Case Study: Central Park Joggers Case
- April 19, 1989
- Trisha Meili was raped.
- Five young men were arrested and initially confessed.
- Later, DNA evidence proved their innocence.
- Matias Reyes confessed later and was proven guilty by DNA evidence.
History of Psychology and Law
- The history is not a distinct line but overlaps with other fields such as forensic psychology.
- A complete overview of key players isn't always possible.
- The psychology of testimony has been a constant concern since ancient Greece.
- Key figures like Hans Gross, Münsterberg, and Stern contributed to the field.
- Work by Elizabeth Loftus addressed eyewitness testimony fallibility.
- Psychology and law often focused on understanding truth.
- Important areas of research include false memories, false confessions, and interrogations.
Practice Questions
- Central Park Joggers example of: false confessions, deceitful confessions.
- The Voordeel van de Twijfel project investigates: wrongful convictions.
- Professor Howe's research on sleep deprivation and false memories employed which method? Between subjects.
- Forensic psychology is concerned with: clinical psychology.
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Explore the intersection of psychology and law in this comprehensive quiz. Test your knowledge on topics such as the reliability of statements, deception detection, and the psychological aspects that affect legal decision-making. Delve into the research conducted in the Criminological and Experimental Legal Psychology Lab.
