
Objection: Psychology!
Join host Lazaro (Lazz), a psychology major with a passion for justice, as we explore the fascinating intersection of psychology and law. From criminal behavior and jury decision-making to forensic profiling and mental health in the justice system, Objection: Psychology! break down complex topics such as clarity, curiosity, expandability, and honesty. Whether you're into true crime, legal theory, or the human mind, we talk about it all at Objection: Psychology!
Episodes
6 episodes
The Psychology of False Confessions: Why Innocent People Admit Guilt
Join host Lazaro in this very short episode of Objection: Psychology! where we discuss False Confessions.False Confessions are a puzzling and tragic phenomenon where innocent individuals admit to crimes they didn't committ. This episode ...
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Episode 6
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9:05

Juvenile Justice: Are Kids Criminals or Just Developing Brains?
When a teenager commits a violent crime, should we treat them like adults, or acknowledge the science that says their brains are not fully developed? In this episode of Objection: Psychology!, Lazaro dives into the clash between...
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Episode 5
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15:04

False Memories & Eyewitness Testimony: When the Mind Lies
How reliable is your memory, like really? In this episode of Objection: Psychology!, host Lazaro takes you into the unsettling world of false memories and the serious consequences that it has in the courtroom. Using the real-life case of Ronald...
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Episode 4
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14:39

The Guilty Mind: Can We Really Read Criminal Intent?
In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into one of the most complex and debated concepts in criminal law: mens rea, or as otherwise abbreviated, the "guilty mind" that determines a person’s intent in committing a crime. But what happens...
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Episode 3
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15:34

Insanity, or Just an Excuse?
Is the insanity defense a necessary protection for the mentally ill? Or is it a clever legal loophole used by defense attorneys? In this episode, Host Lazaro unpacks one of the most controversial and misunderstood defenses in the crimin...
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Episode 2
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17:51

What is Forensic Psychology, Really?
Episode 1 - What is Forensic Psychology, Really?People often have a wild picture of forensic psychology, from FBI profilers chasing serial killers or genius detectives solving crimes at a simple glance, I've seen it all. But what...
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Episode 1
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