Abstract
Did you know that your memory about a particular incident could be false? That using empathy during interrogation instead of torture and violence leads to 90 per cent more positive results?
All these concerns are part of an emerging branch of psychology called ‘forensic psychology’. “Over the past few years we have seen a renewed interest in this particular field,” said Dr Gavin Oxburgh, a leading forensic psychologist with Newcastle University. Dr Gavin was in the city speaking with students making them aware about the possibilities of a career in the field.
All these concerns are part of an emerging branch of psychology called ‘forensic psychology’. “Over the past few years we have seen a renewed interest in this particular field,” said Dr Gavin Oxburgh, a leading forensic psychologist with Newcastle University. Dr Gavin was in the city speaking with students making them aware about the possibilities of a career in the field.
| Original language | English |
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| Type | Newspaper Report |
| Media of output | Indian Express |
| Publication status | Published - 25 Nov 2016 |
