Application of psychological analysis and testing in criminal proceedings

Abstract

Psychological analysis and testing are high-tech tools for criminal investigation. This paper mainly discusses the application of psychological analysis and testing in criminal proceedings. Firstly, the current situation and problems of psychological analysis and testing were evaluated. Next, the principles of the application of psychological analysis and testing in criminal litigation were enumerated. After that, a questionnaire survey was conducted on the psychological states of criminals in criminal proceedings. The results show that psychological analysis and testing can reinforce the submission of evidence in criminal proceedings; under the current criminal law and judicial system in China, however, the direct application of psychological analysis and testing will lead to the confusion and disorder of judicial sentencing; the criminals in criminal proceedings are generally peaceful, and their psychological states are related to gender, age and education level. The research results lay a theoretical basis for promoting the psychological testing technique in criminal cases.