Psychology 2032A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Forensic Psychology, Eyewitness Memory, Free Recall

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2032A/B
• Professor: Jennifer Drummelsmith

Document Summary

Early research: field began with research taking place that had serious implications for the legal system. Advocates for forensic psychology in na: hugo munsterberg. In response, munsterberg published his classic book on the witness stand (1908) 3 a moron and therefore couldn"t be believed: it is yet to be determined that psychological and medical tests are practical, and will detect the lie on the witness stand the court. Crime & corrections chapter 1 textbook notes intro to forensic psych injury, factors affecting eyewitness memory and jury decision making, the impact of hostile work environments, etc. The relationship b/w psych and law: 3 primary ways in which psychology and the law can relate to each other, psychology and the law. Involves the use of psychology to study the law itself: requires set of skills from multiple disciplines (e. g. psychology, criminology, sociology, law) Crime & corrections chapter 1 textbook notes intro to forensic psych.