A forensic psychologist is often hired by the defense or the prosecutor to assist with jury selection. Using the library, Internet, or any other available materials, discuss in detail the following in 5 pages:
What would this psychologist be looking for during voir dire and in investigations of the jury pool?
What, if any, different analysis techniques might a psychologist use when assisting the defense versus assisting the prosecution?
Why would the items being investigated be important to the defense or to the prosecution?
What specific area of forensics are you interested in, or what type of position are you interested in?