PSYC 320 - Criminal Psychopathology

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

PSYCHOLOGY

Description:

An in-depth study of the psychology of violent serial criminal offenders. Emphasis on the techniques of criminal profiling and the usefulness of psychological research and findings for criminal investigations, interviewing of suspects, trial strategy, and treatment of offenders, victims, and law enforcement personnel. Course Objectives (1) Discuss disorders of behaviors, including extreme interpersonal violence, pathological gambling, alcohol intoxication, organic brain dysfunction, and sadistic aggression (2) Discuss disorders of thought such as delusions, obsessions and pathological lying, and their role in criminal behavior (3) Discuss borderline and psychotic disorders and their role in criminal behavior

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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