Introduction to Forensic Psychology

Forensic psychology involves the generation of scientific knowledge and clinical skills that help answer legal questions arising in criminal, civil, contractual, or other judicial cases and scenarios. Forensic psychology includes research on various psychological and legal topics such as juror selection, psycho-forensic psychology, eyewitness testimony, and the evaluation of individuals to determine their ability to stand trial, as well as research related to services.

        Forensic Psychology includes both professional practices such as veterans assessment for disability coverage. Historically, the field is also known for its application of psychological techniques, especially within the court system. Major psychological influencers of this early development include Wilhelm Wundt, Hugo his Munsterberg, Sigmund his Freud, and others.

(Forensic Psychology)

        A modern definition of forensic psychology recognizes that several subfields of psychology "apply the scientific, technical, or professional knowledge of psychology to law." Although the American Psychological Association (APA) officially recognized forensic psychology as a specialty under a narrower definition in 2001, the Professional Guidelines for Forensic Psychologists were revised in 2013 and now include social, clinical, and social studies. It refers to several subfields of psychology such as , experiments, and counseling. neuropsychology.

        Historically, the field of forensic psychology is particularly known for combining psychological methods with the court system. This definition and understanding has since evolved to encompass the larger field that practices forensic psychology within the judicial system. In the modern world, forensic psychology is recognized as a branch of psychology that focuses on people's behavior and incorporates the methods of clinical psychology. The integration of this technique is no longer confined to courts, but is increasingly being implemented in the context of all legal processes (interpretation, behavioral assessment, criminal investigation, procedural guidance, expert testimony and treatment). I'm here. I am here. understood. Several subfields of psychology intersect with forensic psychology, such as social, experimental, counseling, and neuropsychology.

        In the upcoming posts, we will explore the History, Techniques, and Practices that were employed in the study of  Forensic Psycology.