report due 2 days 7 to 10 pages

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Case
Study#3 Forensic Psychology: Information Recall / Eyewitness Testimony

June
was a witness to violent crime. Twelve months later she was called by the state
as a witness and took

the
stand swearing under oath that the defendant was the man leaving the scene of
the murder holding

something
in his hand. There was no DNA evidence or weapon to be found. Yet due to a weak
defense

and
June’s eye witness testimony, the verdict was guilty and the defendant was
sentenced to life in prison.

On
appeal the defendant hired a better lawyer who now attacks June’s testimony and
the accuracy of her

memories.
He points out that she was wrong about important details and was in fact
influenced by

wording
of the questions.

In a
well-developed eight- to ten-page paper address the following criteria for the
case study you selected in Week One and outlined in Week Three. See the
attached ABS200 Case Study List to review the case
studies.

  • Define applied behavioral science and the area of
    psychology from which the case study is explored.
  • Identify and describe the potential source(s) and/or
    cause(s) of the issue that is/are relevant to the selected case study
    (e.g., genetic, environmental, social, cultural, organizational).
  • Examine the case study by applying one psychological
    theory of your choice.
  • Describe scientific research that is relevant to your
    selected case study. Include past and current findings and note any key
    changes.
  • Identify and describe any relevant trends in working
    with your intended population.
  • Detail a suggested plan of action for moving forward
    including advantages and disadvantages.
  • Specify what you would do to build rapport with the
    clients in the selected case study.
  • State ethical considerations that are relevant to this
    case.


Writing the Final Paper

The Final Paper:

  1. Must be eight to ten double-spaced pages in length, and
    formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing
    Center.
  2. Must include a title page with the following:
    1. Title of paper
    2. Student’s name
    3. Course name and number
    4. Instructor’s name
    5. Date submitted
  3. Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a
    succinct thesis statement.
  4. Must address the topic of the paper with critical
    thought.  View the Critical Thinking Community website for further
    assistance. 
  5. Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis
    and summarizes supporting evidence.
  6. Must use at least six scholarly sources, including a
    minimum of three from the Ashford University Library.
  7. Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in
    the Ashford Writing Center.
  8. Must include a separate reference page, formatted
    according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.