Forensic Science/ Forensic Psychologist By: Isabella hunt 6 th
What is Forensic Science? The scientific method of gathering and examining information about the past which is then used in a court of law. Provides accurate, methodical, detailed, and un-biased evidence in a criminal case. On occasion evidence that has been procured will be used in a court case. What Does a Forensic Scientist Do?
How do I Become a Forensic Psychologist? Get degrees in psychology and other related majors such as criminal investigations. Normally at least twelve years of college. Most on the job training is in a class room. How much Education? How much on the job training?
What Type of Evidence do I Work With? Criminals themselves are the evidence. Behaviors and mannerisms of criminals How Much Money Will I Make?
Where Will I Work? Open a private practice Hired on by a Police Station Hired on by a Hospital Hired on by The Federal Government When suspicious suspects or obscure cases arise. Not a common use in day to day law enforcement cases When Will I Be Called on to do my Work?
William Stern ( ) Researched witness recall. Developed study in which he asked his students to summarize a fight they had seen. He realized errors were common among the students about the event, though they had all seen the same thing. He later concluded that emotions help a decrease in accuracy during witness recall.
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