PSY 216 - Psychology and Law:Forensic Psychology

Institution:

Onondaga Community College

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Description:

An exploration of the issues and dilemmas created by the interaction between psychology and the law. Current psychological research and theory will be applied to evaluating the uses and abuses of the insanity defense; understanding, predicting and regulating violent behavior; the role of the psychologist as expert witness in civil and criminal cases; the application of psychological research to jury selection, trial techniques and the evaluation of evidence. Prerequisite: PSY 103.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.sunyocc.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 498-2622

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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