Forensic Psychology

5. whether a convicted person understands their punishment and why it is happening
7. whether a suspect understands the charges and can assist in their defense
8. a statement given by someone who saw a crime occur
11. a test where people describe what they see in inkblots
14. an exam used to decide if a suspect is mentally competent before trial
16. a professional who has a bachelor’s or master’s degree in psychology
17. a legal claim that a person’s mental ability was reduced at the time of the crime
18. when someone admits to a crime they did not commit
19. the goal of reducing personal bias during evaluation
20. the idea that memory does not copy events exactly as they happened
22. the fact that eyewitness accounts are often inaccurate
23. using behavior and psychology to help identify suspects or victims
24. the area of law that deals with crimes and punishments
25. a medical doctor who specializes in brain chemistry and can prescribe medication

1. a person’s ability to understand decisions and consequences
2. whether a suspect was mentally capable when confessing to police
3. a commonly used test to help identify personality traits and mental disorders
4. a legal decision that a person was not mentally responsible for their actions
6. a way to measure personality mental functioning and behavior using tests
9. agreeing with authority figures which can lead to false confessions
10. the study of how psychology applies to the legal system and criminal behavior
12. the practice of evaluating mental state for legal decisions
13. an assessment used to help determine punishment after conviction
15. methods used by police that can influence statements or confessions
21. the area of law that deals with disputes between individuals such as custody or wills