Juvenile Competency to Stand Trial in the Forensic Psychology Settings (540 words)

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- Explain the use of forensic psychology research in court settings.
- Briefly summarize the research study you selected, including how juvenile competency to stand trial was assessed.
- Explain how a forensic psychology professional might use this research study when assessing a juvenile's competency to stand trial.

Juvenile competency to stand trial is a complex issue which is dependent on mental status and medical conditions, understanding of trial procedures and charges, emotional immaturity, etc. Studies suggest that false confessions occur more often at younger ages due to suggestive questioning, deception techniques and interrogative pressure as well as potential short-term rewards. This study assessed cognitive processes and physiological development that might affect juvenile competency to stand trial. Susceptibility to fall under the influence of suggestive interrogation pressure can be linked to cognitive development that is dependent on age and the levels of sex hormones in the body...

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