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What significant contribution did Lionel Haward make to the legal system in England?
What significant contribution did Lionel Haward make to the legal system in England?
In which war did Lionel Haward serve, and what was his role?
In which war did Lionel Haward serve, and what was his role?
What was one of Lionel Haward's early contributions to offender profiling?
What was one of Lionel Haward's early contributions to offender profiling?
Which university did Lionel Haward later join as a professor?
Which university did Lionel Haward later join as a professor?
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What area did Lionel Haward study at the University of Bristol?
What area did Lionel Haward study at the University of Bristol?
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What title did Lionel Haward give for his inaugural lecture in 1979?
What title did Lionel Haward give for his inaugural lecture in 1979?
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What was Lionel Haward's role after retiring from the University of Surrey?
What was Lionel Haward's role after retiring from the University of Surrey?
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During his career, in which area did Lionel Haward conduct much of his early work?
During his career, in which area did Lionel Haward conduct much of his early work?
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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.
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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.
