PSYCHOLOGY 190 - Advanced Psychology and Law

Institution:

Claremont McKenna College

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Description:

Costanzo, Krauss, Staff In-depth analysis of selected topics in legal psychology with an emphasis on current empirical research. This seminar is organized around a research project in some area of psychology and law. Students read original research in areas such as jury decision-making, expert testimony, eyewitness memory, the prediction of dangerousness, judicial decision-making, scientific evidence, and the death penalty. Students then review and evaluate the research literature, design a research project, collect data, and interpret their findings. Prerequisites: one psychology course and permission of instructor. Offered occasionally.

Credits:

1.50

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.claremontmckenna.edu/

Phone Number:

(909) 621-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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