PSYCH230 Chapter 1: Chapter One Reading - An Introduction to Forensic Psychology
30 Sep 2015
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Chapter one reading - an introduction to forensic. A field of psychology that deals with all aspects of human behaviour as it relates to the law or legal system. Interested in understanding how people function within a legal context. Interested in understanding the role that television plays in shaping the perceptions and attitudes of crime-related matters. While stated that the events are in real time, they actually take place over many hours. Sound and video are not usually captured at the same time. Make sure the cameras are never seen; a lot of editing is needed to do so. Storytelling techniques used, only show the relevant material. Formed the building blocks of an emerging field. Field began with research in the us and europe that had implications for the legal system. After developing an expertise in the study of human cognitive process, cattell conducted experiments on the psychology of eyewitness testimony.
