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forensic psychology  

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  • Forensic psychology is a term used to describe a broad and growing range of research topics and applications that address human behavior in the legal system. Forensic psychologists participate as scientists, trial consultants, advocates, critics, expert witnesses, and policy advisers. [Source: Encyclopedia of Social Psychology; Forensic Psychology]

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