AS 360.111 - Discover Hopkins Health Studies: Application of Abnormal Psychology to Forensic Cases

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Johns Hopkins University

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This introductory course will examine the basic diagnostic psychology principles. To illustrate these principles the class will focus on investigating forensic psychology queries including: Does my client have a mental illness? Why did he or she act in such a self-defeating way? Should my client be punished or rehabilitated? To answer these questions we will apply our understanding of psychology and forensics to famous stories you likely already know. We will explore the reasons behind why a movie star would shoplift; why a policeman would commit a series of bank robberies in broad daylight; Or why a famous television actor would take his highly-publicized (and dangerous) meltdown on tour. As part of this course, students will visit with professionals in the field, view and analyze video and movies of forensic cases, and participate in mock trial exercises.

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1.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.jhu.edu

Phone Number:

(410) 516-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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