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Kenneth and Mamie Clark conducted a simple psychological experiment to explore the detrimental impact of segregation on children of color.

public speaking, and must be critical thinkers. Forensic psychologists are often called on to testify in court, by both the prosecution and defense, so they must feel comfortable presenting data that is pertinent to a case and answering questions under oath. Careers in Forensic Psychology Because forensic psychology is a relatively young field, and the legal system continues to find new uses for this type of expertise, the outlook is bright. Careers in forensic psychology have experienced consistent growth over the past few years. While there is a lack of definitive data on the projected growth of employment in the specific field of forensic psychology in the coming years, employment of psychologists is expected to grow by 14 percent from 2018 to 2028, which is faster than the average rate of growth for all occupations,

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Introduction: Forensic Psychology at a Glance