Describe,with Examples,the Application of Forensic Psychology in Canadian Courts

question 14

Essay

Describe,with examples,the application of forensic psychology in Canadian courts.

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Definitions:

Delinquent Behavior

Actions that violate legal or social norms, often associated with juvenile misconduct.

Rejected Children

Children who are infrequently identified as a best friend and are actively disliked by their peers.

Aggression

Behavior intended to harm or intimidate others, which can be physical, verbal, or symbolic and stem from a variety of factors, both internal and psychological.

Play Therapy

Therapy that allows the child to work off frustrations and is a medium through which the therapist can analyze the child’s conflicts and ways of coping with them. Children may feel less threatened and be more likely to express their true feelings in the context of play.