Forensic Psychology Law and Legal Definition
Forensic Psychology is the application of the science and profession of psychology to legal questions and issues. Especially knowledgeable scientists play a role in forensic psychology. It includes psychological evaluation and expert testimony regarding criminal forensic issues. For instance, trial competency, criminal responsibility, death penalty mitigation, battered woman syndrome, domestic violence, drug dependence, and sexual disorders.
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Related Legal Terms
- American Academy of Forensic Sciences [AAFS]
- American Board of Forensic Anthropology
- American Board of Forensic Odontology
- American Board of Forensic Psychology
- American Board of Forensic Toxicology [ABFT]
- American Board of Professional Psychology [ABPP]
- American College of Forensic Examiners International [ACFEI]
- American Forensic Association
- American Society of Forensic Odontology [ASFO]
- Association of Forensic DNA Analysts and Administrators [AFDAA]
