PSY211 Psychology of Crime (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Psychology (PSYCH)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject examines psychological explanations of criminal behaviour, and the implications of these explanations for the criminal justice system. In addition to general theories of crime, specific problems such as drug abuse, and psychological disorder are examined from a psychological perspective. Attempts to alter criminal behaviour through deterrence and rehabilitation are also covered.
Students should note that this subject does not contribute to an Australian Psychological Society accredited major in psychology.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 2 | |
|---|---|
| Internal | Bathurst |
| Internal | Port Macquarie |
| Distance | Bathurst |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: PSY211
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Assumed Knowledge:
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to demonstrate understanding of psychology's contribution to the explanation of criminal behaviour
- be able to describe the relationship between the law and drug abuse, sexual deviance, violence and psychological disorder
- be able to apply a psychological understanding of criminal behaviour to the problem of crime prevention and correction
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- Biological bases of crime - Learning bases of crime - Drugs and crime - Sexual deviance and crime - Human violence and crime - Psychological disorder and the law - Correcting criminal behaviour
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.