Psych forensic psychology Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

describe the adversarial system correct answers each party presents their case to the court and the court makes a judgement on the matter based on evidence, the court does not conduct an investigation. What is a summary offence? correct answers A minor criminal offence What is an indictable offence? correct answers a serious criminal offence What is seperation of powers? correct answers The powers of the national government are separated into three separate branches to help prevent the ...

Detailed notes and evaluation for AQA A-Level psych on the topic 'Forensic Psychology' [paper 3]

magistrates court correct answers only magistrate, no judge or jury. low level offences (road offences, minor assaults, property damage, offensive behaviour). maximum imprisonment 10 years and fine of < $120k. county/district court correct answers minor indictable offences, with higher sentencing and pay out. can appeal from magistrates to this court. supreme court correct answers most serious offences (e.g. treason, murder, drug trafficking, civil cases). can appeal against sentence to...

Forensic Psychology exam 2 What 2 elements must be present for criminal guilt to be established -Answer-Actus Reus - A wrongful deed (the act) Mens Rea - Criminal intent (mental intent) Who can assess fitness -Answer-only medical practitioners but psychologists can conduct psychological testing for the court. unfit to stand trial -Answer-inability to conduct a defense at any stage of the proceedings on account of mental disorder what are the 3 psychological abilities assessed in the FIT-...

Psychological explanations: Psychodynamic • The inadequate superego - correct answer -Blackburn (1993) argued that if the superego is somehow deficient then offending behaviour is inevitable because the Id is given 'free rein' and not properly controlled • The inadequate superego: The weak superego - correct answer - Type of inadequate superego. If the same-gender parent is absent during the phallic stage, a child cannot internalise a fully formed superego as there is no opportunity fo...

Early U.S. Psychology - Answer- Stage 1: Moral and Mental Philosophy: -god -locke Stage 2: Intellectual Philosophy: -psychology is separate from philosophy Stage 3: The US Renaissance: -psychology + evolution Stage 4: Functionalism: -structuralism also big Characteristics of Functional Psych - Answer- 1. Dont agree with sterile searches of elements 2. Understanding functions rather than contents 3. Practical science > pure science 4. Research on animals, children and ab...

unit 7 applications of criminal and forensic psychology Achieved Distinction with these notes. Covers all three questions, including offender profiling, top down and bottom up approach, biological and non-biological approach, treatment programs, and more.

Achieved Distinction with these notes. Covers all three questions, including offender profiling, top down and bottom-up approach, biological and non-biological approach, treatment programs, and more. Applications of criminal and forensic psychology 2024

Forensic Psychology exam 2 What 2 elements must be present for criminal guilt to be established -Answer-Actus Reus - A wrongful deed (the act) Mens Rea - Criminal intent (mental intent) Who can assess fitness -Answer-only medical practitioners but psychologists can conduct psychological testing for the court. unfit to stand trial -Answer-inability to conduct a defense at any stage of the proceedings on account of mental disorder what are the 3 psychological abilities assessed in the FIT-...

Psychology - Answer The Scientific study of thought and behavior ABC'S of Psychology - Answer A-Affect (feelings) B-Behavior C-Cognition(mental processes such as thoughts) What do Psychologists study? - Answer The intersection of two relationships: 1. Brain function and Behavior 2. Environment and Behavior **both normal and abnormal brain function** What are the Three Levels of Analysis? - Answer Ex: alcoholism Lower- Biological (you had to drink because alcohol is more availab...