PSYC 431 Forensic Psychology
This introductory course will explore the interface of psychology and the law, with an emphasis on forensic psychology. Landmark legal cases that pertain to psychology and psychological evidence will be discussed. Specific topics covered include police psychology, eyewitness and expert testimony, psychological evidence, psychopathy, repressed memories, profiling, violence risk threat assessment, child abuse, family violence, polygraphs, mental health law, and false confessions, the insanity defense, sexual harassment, and forensic psychological evaluations.
Offered
Spring