PSY 3173 Study Guide - Comprehensive Final Exam Guide -

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSY 3173
• Professor: Marie- Lyne Laliberte

Document Summary

General definition: a field of psychology that deals with all aspects of human behaviour as it relates to the law or legal system. Originated in the us, focuses on eyewitness testimony. Canada, the main operation of forensic psychology is in corrections. This is the definition we used in canada for. Any research endeavour that examines aspects of human behaviour directly related to the legal process, and the professional practice of psychology within, or in consultation with, a legal system that embraces both civil and criminal law (bartol and bartol). Assessment and treatment of mental health issues as they pertain to the law or legal system. Not limited to clinical work/practicing, may also do research. Wide variety of settings: schools, prisons, hospitals, etc. Forensic psychiatry, field of medicine that deals with all aspects of human behaviour as it relates to the law (medical doctor) vs forensic psychology. Both trained to treat people with mental health problems.