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Question 1

Define forensic psychology narrowly

Answer 1

Forensic psychology may be defined narrowly to refer to psychology as it applies to criminal courts

Question 2

Define forensic psychology broadly

Answer 2

Forensic psychology may be defined broadly to refer to the activities of all psychologists whose work is related to and impacts the criminal justice system

Question 3

What type of professionals are forensic psychologists?

Answer 3

Forensic psychologists are researcher-practitioners

Question 4

What are some ethical issues in forensic psychological research?

Answer 4

measuring violence, studying jury behaviour directly, measuring abuse

Question 5

How can psychology help the progress of justice?

Answer 5

examining eyewitness testimony, studying the nature of prejudice on judicial matters and police practice, and helping the development of treatment of offenders and victims