Lionel Haward: Forensic Psychology Pioneer

Questions and Answers

What significant contribution did Lionel Haward make to the legal system in England?

He was the first psychologist to publish a book on criminal law.

He created the first psychological evaluation for drug trials.

He successfully campaigned for psychologists to testify as experts in court. (correct)

He established the accreditation standards for clinical psychologists.

In which war did Lionel Haward serve, and what was his role?

World War I as a combat medic.

World War II as a member of the RAF Police. (correct)

World War II as a technical engineer.

World War II as an intelligence officer.

What was one of Lionel Haward's early contributions to offender profiling?

He implemented behavioral assessments for violent offenders.

He developed psychological tests for criminals.

He coordinated interviews with survivors of concentration camps.

He devised a list of characteristics of Nazi war criminals. (correct)

Which university did Lionel Haward later join as a professor?

University of Surrey Signup and view all the answers

What area did Lionel Haward study at the University of Bristol?

Chemistry and psychology Signup and view all the answers

What title did Lionel Haward give for his inaugural lecture in 1979?

Hypnosis in the Service of Research Signup and view all the answers

What was Lionel Haward's role after retiring from the University of Surrey?

Professor emeritus and honorary consultant psychologist Signup and view all the answers

During his career, in which area did Lionel Haward conduct much of his early work?

Psychiatric hospitals in the NHS Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Early Life and Education

Born in 1920, Lionel Richard Charles Haward was a British clinical psychologist and academic.
Educated at Earl Haig School in Aldershot, Hampshire.
Studied chemistry and psychology at the University of Bristol, earning BA and MA degrees.
Obtained a Doctor of Psychology (Dr Psy) degree from Leyden University in the Netherlands.

Military Service

Served in the Royal Air Force during World War II.
Initially part of RAF Technical Training Command before transferring to RAF Police in Germany.
Developed a profiling list of characteristics of high-ranking Nazi war criminals post-liberation of concentration camps, a precursor to modern offender profiling.

Contributions to Forensic Psychology

Pioneered the inclusion of psychologists as court expert witnesses in England, breaking the previous limit to medically qualified individuals.
Acted as an expert witness in prominent trials during the 1960s and 1970s, including cases involving Donald Neilson and John Stonehouse MP.

Career in Clinical Psychology

Worked as a clinical psychologist in various NHS psychiatric hospitals, notably Barrow Hospital, Bristol; Winterton Hospital, County Durham; and Graylingwell Hospital, Chichester.
Joined the University of Surrey in 1973 as a reader in clinical psychology, later becoming Professor of Clinical Psychology.
Delivered inaugural lecture in 1979 titled "Hypnosis in the Service of Research."
Retired in 1987 but remained active as professor emeritus and honorary consultant psychologist.

Legacy

Recognized as the "father of British forensic psychology" for his significant contributions to the field.
His advocacy and work laid foundational practices for the involvement of psychology in legal contexts.

Description

Explore the life and contributions of Lionel Richard Charles Haward, a foundational figure in British forensic psychology. This quiz covers his extensive work, including his role as an expert witness and his advocacy for psychologists in the legal system. Test your knowledge on his impact and legacy in the field of psychology.