Relevance of Psychology and Law - by MSU

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  1. 3. - Related to the application of psychology to legal matters, including criminal investigations and court cases.
  2. 5. - Refers to an individual’s ability to understand and participate in legal proceedings or make legal decisions. In psychology, it assesses a person's mental state to determine their ability to stand trial.
  3. 9. Process - A legal principle ensuring fair treatment through the judicial system. Psychological evaluations can be part of ensuring that legal proceedings respect due process.
  4. 10. Health - The state of mental well-being, which can impact legal issues such as competency to stand trial or the insanity defense.
  5. 11. - A legal concept used to describe a defendant's mental state at the time of a crime, which may affect their criminal responsibility. Psychologists evaluate and provide expert opinions on such claims.
  6. 12. Behavior - Actions that violate laws and are subject to legal consequences. Psychology studies the underlying mental and behavioral factors contributing to such behavior.
  7. 13. - The process of questioning individuals, which can involve psychological techniques to elicit information or confessions. In law, it’s used to gather evidence or information for legal proceedings.
  8. 15. - A personality disorder characterized by persistent antisocial behavior, which is often studied in psychology and can be relevant in legal contexts for criminal behavior analysis.
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  1. 1. - The process of evaluating an individual's mental state or abilities, used in both psychological evaluations and legal contexts to determine competency, risk, or other factors.
  2. 2. - Refers to psychological therapies or interventions used to address mental health issues, which can be relevant in legal cases involving psychological evaluation or rehabilitation.
  3. 4. System - The system of courts that interprets and applies the law. Psychology can provide insights into how individuals interact with and are affected by this system.
  4. 6. Witness - A professional who provides testimony in court based on their expertise in psychology or another field relevant to the case.
  5. 7. - Programs or treatments aimed at helping individuals recover or improve their behavior. In psychology, it focuses on mental health, while in law, it can be part of sentencing and correctional strategies.
  6. 8. - Evidence given by a witness in court, which can be influenced by psychological factors such as memory reliability and perception.
  7. 14. Assessment - In law, this involves evaluating the potential for future criminal behavior or danger. In psychology, it assesses the likelihood of certain psychological conditions or behaviors.