Dr. David Strayer's TEDx Talk and the Smithsonian Magazine article "But did you see the gorilla? The problem with inattentional blindness" describes the 1995 beating of an undercover police officer, Michael Cox, by other police officers. Kenny Conley, another officer, ran by the scene but claimed that he did not see the altercation. Is it possible that Conley was telling the truth? Do you think he should have been convicted in this case? consider a case in which a driver hits a pedestrian or bicyclist but claims he or she did not see the person in the road. is inattentional blindness a good defence in this case? should the driver be convicted?  Why or why not?

Forensic psychology is a specialised field that applies the principles of psychology to the legal and criminal justice systems. It explores the intersection of psychology and the law, addressing various aspects of human behaviour within legal contexts. One crucial area of study in forensic psychology involves examining the reliability and accuracy of eyewitness testimony. Researchers in this field investigate factors that can influence eyewitness memory, such as stress, suggestibility, and the presence of weapons, to understand how these factors can impact the credibility of witnesses in court. Forensic psychologists also study other topics, including criminal profiling, the assessment of competency and mental state in legal cases, and the psychology of criminal behaviour, contributing valuable insights to the criminal justice system.