Which one of the following would be considered the practice of "forensic psychology," according to the definition of forensic psychology we are using to define the course?
a- A counseling psychologist providing substance abuse treatment to an individual who has been convicted of DUI
b- A developmental psychologist testifying about adolescent brain development in a hearing to determine whether a juvenile should be transferred to adult court for trial
c- A clinical psychologist directing a domestic violence treatment program
d- A social psychologist doing research on how graphic evidence induces negative emotions in jurors and causes biased legal decision making
Ans: b- A developmental psychologist testifying about adolescent brain development in a hearing to determine whether a juvenile should be transferred to adult court for trial
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