PSY 372 - Psychology of Criminal Behavior

Institution:

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice

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Description:

3 HOURS, 3 CREDITS A study of the psychological bases and dynamics of criminal behavior. Topics to be discussed include the “antisocial personality,” the psychopath,psychosis and crime, alcoholism and drug abuse, the adolescent off ender, the female off ender, “sex” off enders and white collar crime. Th e varyingways in which the criminal justice system processes, treats and aff ects the diff erent types of off enders will also be discussed. Prerequisites: ENG 102 or ENG 201, and PSY 242 or permission of the section instructor.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.jjay.cuny.edu

Phone Number:

(212) 237-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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