Psychology and the Law (PSYC 225)

Term: 2010-2011 Spring Term

Faculty

Joseph Diorio Jr.Show MyInfo popup for Joseph Diorio Jr.

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Schedule

Tue-Thu, 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM (1/17/2011 - 5/11/2011) Location: MAIN MH 216

Description

Examines Psychological principles in the practice of law, including forensic assessment of competence and insanity; mental disorders and criminal responsibility; eyewitness and expert testimony; tests of eyewitnesses? accuracy; ethical considerations of Psychologists as expert witnesses; Psychology of evidence; Psychology of jury selection, dynamics, and deliberations; Psychology of victims. WOK: Behavioral, Pre-Requisite: PSYC-101. (Formerly PSYU-225.)