PSYC 240 - Psychology and Law

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Ursinus College

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Dr. Principe This course examines the American legal system in light of basic and applied psychological research and theory. Topics include jury decision-making, police interrogations and confessions, hypnosis, lie-detection, eyewitness testimony, line-ups, repressed memories, child witnesses in sex abuse cases, the death penalty, the insanity defense, and the role of psychology in legal reform. Prerequisite: PSYC-100 or permission of the instructor. Three hours per week. Four semester hours. (SS.)

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ursinus.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 409-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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