Learn: Applied Psychology - Child and Criminal Psychology

Welcome!Today we'll explore Applied Psychology, focusing on Child and Criminal Psychology. Together, we'll learn how psychological principles are applied to real-world settings, including understanding child development and criminal behaviour.

What is Applied Psychology?Applied Psychology uses psychological theories and research to solve practical problems in areas like education, mental health, and criminal justice. It helps us understand and address real-life issues, improving society and individual well-being.

Child Psychology: Development of AttachmentAttachment is the emotional bond between a child and their caregiver. According to Bowlby, it's crucial for survival as it ensures the child stays close to their caregiver for protection and care. A secure attachment can positively impact future relationships and emotional development.

Child Psychology: Impact of Advertising on ChildrenAdvertising targets children as they influence parental buying decisions. Research has shown that repetitive exposure to advertisements can shape children's preferences, attitudes, and behaviours. This can lead to materialistic attitudes or unhealthy consumption habits.

Criminal Psychology: What Makes a Criminal?Understanding what leads someone to commit crimes is a key focus of criminal psychology. Factors such as brain structure, genetics, and environmental influences like family and socioeconomic status can play a role in criminal behaviour.

Criminal Psychology: Evidence CollectionForensic evidence is crucial in solving crimes. Techniques like fingerprint analysis and DNA testing are used to identify suspects and build cases. However, biases or errors in processing evidence can affect the reliability of results.

Review Time!You've learned about key concepts in Child and Criminal Psychology, such as attachment, advertising impacts, and forensic evidence. Let's test your understanding with a few review questions!