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forensic psychology
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It is catalogued under topics including Academic disciplines, Forensic psychology and United States-centric.
Its subject is documented across 39 Wikipedia language editions.
Wikidata facts
- Subclass of
- clinical psychology
- Said to be same as
- legal psychology
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- topic's main category
- Category:Forensic psychology
- different from
- legal psychology
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Encyclopedic overview
Forensic psychology is the application of scientific knowledge and methods (in relation to psychology) to assist in answering legal questions that may arise in criminal, civil, contractual, personal injury, or other judicial proceedings. Practitioners and researchers in the field may engage in various psychology-law topics, such as: jury selection, reducing systemic racism in criminal law, eyewitness testimony and jury research, evaluating competency to stand trial, identifying cognitive, behavioral or organizational factors contributing to systems failures, or assessing military veterans for service-connected disability compensation. The American Psychological Association's Specialty Guidelines for Forensic Psychologists reference several psychology sub-disciplines, such as: social, clinical, experimental, counseling, and neuropsychology.
History
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