The CSI effect the influence that crime shows such as CSI have on the
public's perception of forensic science.
2. Scope of Forensic Psychology
Use of psychology, psychiatry and other behavioral sciences to answer questions about individuals and their
legal proceedings
-utilizes expert testimon...
Forensic psych exam 1
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_dtwhf4
1. The CSI effect the influence that crime shows such as CSI have on the
public's perception of forensic science.
2. Scope of Foren- Use of psychology, psychiatry and other behavioral sci-
sic Psychology ences to answer questions about individuals and their
legal proceedings
-utilizes expert testimony quite heavily
3. Forensic Sci- The application of scientific knowledge to questions of
ence civil and criminal law
4. Structure of Ju- - State vs. federal court
dicial System - Entry level court, appeals court, supreme court = highest
court in the state or the nation
- Who has jurisdiction?
- US Supreme Court decisions not always binding on
state courts
5. State Court Sys- A state judicial structure. Most states have at least three
tem court levels: trial courts, appellate courts, and a state
supreme court.
6. Federal Court The three-tiered structure of federal courts, comprising
System U.S. district courts, U.S. courts of appeal, and the U.S.
Supreme Court.
7. Statutory Law Law passed by the U.S. Congress or state legislatures
8. Case Law the rules of law announced in court decisions
9. Common char- - More than usual experience with guns, social isolation,
acteristics of rejection, or torment by classmates; particularly difficulty
school shooters relating to girls
- Preoccupation with various forms of graphically violent
media, including music, internet sites, and video games
10. gender crime 1.) male crime rates are much higher than women crime
patterns rates
2.) males account for 80% of violent crime and 60% of
property crimes
, Forensic psych exam 1
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_dtwhf4
3.) females are becoming more involved in criminal activ-
ityh
11. Forensic Psy- field that blends psychology, law, and criminal justice
chology - help courts make decisions about people when ques-
tions relate to psych
- treatment, assessment, research, training
12. Pre-adjudication before the legal decision is made, forensic psychologists
help courts make informed decisions about cases
- client = usually attorney of court
13. What percent of 10%
forensic psychos
do criminal prof?
14. How many foren- 17%
sic psychs be-
lieve profiling is
scientifically reli-
able?
, Forensic psych exam 1
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_dtwhf4
21. Forensic Neu- Assessing alleged amnesia during an offense
ropsychology - assessing competence to stand trail when dementia is
present
22. Criminal Law - Acts against society
- gov pursues criminal matters through law enforcement
officers and prosecutors
- focus= punish offenders, deter crime
- mens rea" = "guilty mind" - principle of criminal re-
sponsibility - relates to person's mental state. Question of
insanity
23. Examples of - Risk Assessment at the time of sentencing
Forensic Prac- - Insanity and criminal responsibility
tice in Criminal - Competency to stand trial
Law - Treatment of sexual offenders
- Juvenile transfer to adult court
24. Civil Law Defined as a wrong against an individual
• Concerned with private rights and remedies...not the
public good
• Torts - a wrongful act that causes harm to an individual
• Up to the harmed person, not society, to take action
• Breach of duty may be intentional or result of negligence
- below reasonable level of care
• Plaintiff who has been wronged brings action against a
defendant who has violated rights
- wrongful acts that hurt someone
- person A sues person B
25. Examples of •Child custody
Forensic Prac- •Civil commitment
tice in Civil Law •Personal injury
•Worker's compensation
•Competency to make medical decisions
•Car accident = can cause damage to auto, physical
damage, PTSD
26. treatment
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller TUTORliz. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $7.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
