Forensic

Objectives:
1. What is specific topic in Psychology you would want to explore
2. What are the issues and concerns associated to your topic?
3. What are the things do we know about your topic? (Related Literature and
Studies)
4. If this research will push through, how can the findings contribute to the
advancement of Psychology?
Discussion:
Forensic psychology is the main focus of this research question. The
relationship between the fields of psychology and the law is the focus of forensic
psychology. The research explores why some people might confess to actions
they didn't commit as well as how accurate people's memories are when they talk
about what they've seen. It also helps in determining the type of person who
might have committed a crime and whether jurors might be moved by their
emotions. Making sure that those who are struggling are treated fairly is
important, especially by taking into consideration their mental health. In addition,
this type of psychology tries to figure out if someone might commit a crime again
and determines which people we can believe when they describe what
happened. It also supports young people who make mistakes. Finally, it looks at
the questions the police ask and if they are being fair. Therefore, forensic
psychology assists in our understanding of why crimes are done by people and
how to make sure that the justice system is fair.

Forensic Psychology isn't your usual psychology stuff. What got me
curious is how it mixes psychology with the law. Imagine psychologists playing
detective! They mostly try to figure out things like: Can someone with mental
issues be dangerous? Do they really get what's going on in a trial? Were they not
thinking straight when they broke the rules? But these psychologists aren't here
to give therapy like regular counselors do.
Forensic psychology has some big worries. We can't always trust what
people say they saw because memories can be wrong. Sometimes, folks say
they did stuff they didn't because they were pushed. Is it fair to guess about
criminals based on their minds? And can jury decisions be influenced?
Understanding how people think is important. Also, helping young people who
mess up while being fair and we need to be careful when saying who might do
bad things again. Knowing if we can trust what witnesses say is a puzzle. Using
questions, the right way is a big deal too. And we need to find the right mix of
checking and helping. Keeping secrets and being respectful matter. And we need
to make sure everything is fair and explain things in a simple way. Plus, be
careful when using brain pictures. These worries are key to making forensic
psychology really good for justice.
Forensic Psychology combines psychology with the law, understanding
why people commit crimes. It deals with memory inaccuracy, false confessions,
mental health's impact on trials, and predicting future behavior. It helps young
offenders change while ensuring fairness, simplifies psychology for court,
assesses witness truthfulness, and focuses on ethical practices.
This research could really help Psychology move forward. Looking into
Forensic Psychology could give us a better idea of how psychology and the law
work together. We might learn more about things like how accurate witnesses
are, why people confess to things they didn't do, and how we can predict
behavior. This info could lead to better ways of questioning, making fair
decisions, and understanding people's risks.
Additionally, the research might give us practical tips for dealing with
young offenders, finding the right balance between helping and punishing them.
And by focusing on being fair to different cultures, it could help us treat everyone
better in the legal system. If the research makes complex psychology ideas
easier to understand for regular folks, it can bridge the gap between psychology
and the law. Overall, the findings could not only push Psychology forward but
also improve how things work in the legal world, making sure we do things right,
fairly, and in a way that makes sense.
References:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/social-sciences/forensic-psychology
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5514178/
https://www.psychology.org/careers/what-is-forensic-psychology/

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Objectives:

1. What is specific topic in Psychology you would want to explore

2. What are the issues and concerns associated to your topic?

Forensic psychology is the main focus of this research question. The

important, especially by taking into consideration their mental health. In addition,

how to make sure that the justice system is fair.

to give therapy like regular counselors do.

criminals based on their minds? And can jury decisions be influenced?

psychology really good for justice.

Forensic Psychology combines psychology with the law, understanding

assesses witness truthfulness, and focuses on ethical practices.

decisions, and understanding people's risks.

fairly, and in a way that makes sense.

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