How psychology is linked with law?

 

CONNECTING PSYCHOLOGY WITH LAW!!!!

Ever thought about why people do the things they do, why do some people break stuff when they are angry  and most importantly why do people break laws and why do people follow law??

All the answers to these why we can get from psychology.

After hearing this word psychology the first thing that will come in our mind is “what is psychology?”

So, if we start from basics.  Psychology is the study of human mind - why we think, feel and behave the way we do. And if we talk about law, it’s all about following the rules for the society to run smoothly. Psychology and law might seem seek like two different worlds, but they can actually come together in a pretty interesting way.

 To answer the question mentioned above, why do people break law? Psychologists came into picture to figure that out.

For example: let’s assume someone steals something. Now the question comes in our head why did they do it? Maybe they felt desperate or saw it as an easy way to get what they wanted or maybe it’s because of their upbringing, mental health issues. By understanding all these things, psychologists can help to come up with the strategies to prevent similar types of crime in future.

Psychology isn’t just useful in preventing crime but also helps during legal proceedings (like in trials). If we talk about trials, a witness plays an important role in telling the court what actually happened. But the thing is: our memories aren’t always perfect; we tend to forget a lot of things. And memory is influenced by many other factors also. That’s when psychology helps. Psychologists can study memory and tell if the testimony of the witness is accurate or not.

Now, let’s talk about forensic psychology, which is like something out from a crime thriller movie. These specialists use psychological principles to solve crime cases. They analyse crime scene, profile suspects and even evaluate defendant’s mental state.

Ultimately, psychology helps to make the legal system more fair and effective. By understanding human behaviour, we can ensure that the justice is served while also addressing the underlying issues that lead to the crime.

So, the next time if you hear about psychology and law, remember that they can make our society better and safer by working together. It’s a powerful partnership that will benefit all of us.