1. By: Amber Shah & Andrea Cardenas
The Criminal Mind
By:
Amber Shah & Andrea Cardenas

2. Introduction
Ever wonder what goes on inside the mind of a criminal? Learn more about forensic psychology and other interesting facts to find out! Enjoy~

3. What is forensic psychology?

4. Is criminal behavior triggered by nature or nurture?

5. What is the Behavior Science Unit?

6. What is criminal profiling?

7. What is the history of forensic psychology?

8. How does forensic psychology affect society today?

9. The Caylee Anthony Case
Caylee Anthony disappeared in June 2008 and was later on found dead attracting major attention. Her mother, Casey Anthony is suspected to have murdered her own daughter.
By using forensic science and psychology they investigated further into the case. For example, the police questioned Caylee’s grandmother who at first said that the trunk of Casey’s car had the odor of a dead body. Although she later denied her account, police used forensic testing and were determined she was lying.
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10. Forensic Psychology symbol

11. What does the future hold?
Advances in the technology used in examining the crime scenes have turned forensic psychology into a rapidly growing career field.
In the near future forensic psychology will change in many ways. For instance, it will advance in education, research, and finally practice.
Forensic psychology is somewhat underdeveloped because it is still progressing as a field of study and as a career. As it develops though so will the interest in it.

12. The End

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