Applied Psychology

The speaker, affiliated with the University of California, Irvine, shares her journey into the legal profession, starting with volunteering to work with a trial attorney in Washington. Her involvement in a case with memory issues led to an acquittal, which she documented in an article for Psychology Today. This publication garnered attention from the legal community, leading to further opportunities to consult and lecture. Her relationship with the legal profession became mutually beneficial, providing her with research ideas while contributing scientific insights.

What sparked the speaker's interest in the legal profession?

• A university course

• A personal legal issue

• Volunteering with a trial attorney

• A family member's involvement in law

What was the outcome of the case the speaker consulted on?

• The woman was acquitted

• The case was dismissed

• The woman was convicted

• The trial was postponed

What did the speaker do after working on the case?

• Started a law firm

• Wrote a book

• Became a judge

• Wrote an article for Psychology Today

What was the impact of the speaker's article?

• It led to a decline in her career

• It generated interest and invitations from the legal community

• It was criticized by psychologists

• It was ignored by the legal community

How did the speaker's relationship with the legal profession evolve?

• It became mutually beneficial, providing research ideas

• It was limited to writing articles

• It became a one-sided relationship

• It ended after a few years