Objection: Psychology!
Join host Lazaro (Lazz), a psychology major with a passion for justice, as we explore the fascinating intersection of psychology and law. From criminal behavior and jury decision-making to forensic profiling and mental health in the justice system, Objection: Psychology! break down complex topics such as clarity, curiosity, expandability, and honesty. Whether you're into true crime, legal theory, or the human mind, we talk about it all at Objection: Psychology!
Episodes
Join host Lazaro in this very short episode of Objection: Psychology! where we discuss False Confessions.
False Confessions are a puzzling and tragic phenomenon where innocent individuals admit to crimes they didn't committ. This episode explores the psychological mechanisms that go behind false confessions, how interrogation tactics contribute to them, and what this means for the justice system as a whole! We dive i...
When a teenager commits a violent crime, should we treat them like adults, or acknowledge the science that says their brains are not fully developed? In this episode of Objection: Psychology!, Lazaro dives into the clash between the developmental psychology behind teenage brains and the criminal justice systems.
From Supreme Court cases like Roper vs. Simmons and Miller vs. Alabama to cutting-edge neuroscience, we examin...
How reliable is your memory, like really? In this episode of Objection: Psychology!, host Lazaro takes you into the unsettling world of false memories and the serious consequences that it has in the courtroom. Using the real-life case of Ronald Cotton's wrongful conviction, we explore how confident eyewitnesses can often send innocent people to prison
We will break down the psychology of false memories, the...
In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into one of the most complex and debated concepts in criminal law: mens rea, or as otherwise abbreviated, the "guilty mind" that determines a person’s intent in committing a crime. But what happens when someone’s intent isn’t so clear? How do we account for the brain’s role in shaping criminal behavior?
We’ll explore how neuroscience, particularly fMRI scans, is challenging ...
Is the insanity defense a necessary protection for the mentally ill? Or is it a clever legal loophole used by defense attorneys?
In this episode, Host Lazaro unpacks one of the most controversial and misunderstood defenses in the criminal justice system. From the roots of the M'Naughten Rule to famous cases such as Andrea Yates and John Hinckley Jr, in this episode we will explore what it really means to b...
Episode 1 - What is Forensic Psychology, Really?
People often have a wild picture of forensic psychology, from FBI profilers chasing serial killers or genius detectives solving crimes at a simple glance, I've seen it all. But what does the field of forensic psychology actually look like in the real world?
In this episode, Host Lazaro breaks down the truth behind forensic psychology; what it is, wha...
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