PSY 459 - Crime and Punishment

Institution:

Gallaudet University

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Description:

A psychological view of the legal system is presented with emphasis on personality and environmental characteristics of criminals. In addition, such topics as victimization, jury and judge characteristics, the psychology of persuasion, the psychologist as a witness, mental illness and crime and hypnosis as a memory enhancement technique are discussed. Experts in the field share their views and theories with students. Prerequisite: PSY 201 or SOC 101

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.gallaudet.edu

Phone Number:

(202) 651-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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