Psychology 238 - Psychology and Law

Institution:

St Lawrence University

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Description:

This course explores the contributions psychological science can make and has made to legal policy and the legal system through examination of several topics within the field of psychology and law. Topics include expert testimony in the courtroom, eye-witness identification, child witnesses, the insanity defense, jury behavior and capital punishment. Prerequisite: Psychology 100 or 101.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.stlawu.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 229-5011

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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