PSY422 Forensic Psychology (8)
AbstractThis subject examines the interface between psychology and the justice system. It builds on areas of psychology such as social, clinical, cognitive and developmental psychology as well as incorporating material from other relevant disciplines such as criminology. The emphasis in the subject is on the critical evaluation of theory and research and the ability to apply it to issues such as the development of criminal behaviour and approaches to dealing with it. |
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+ Subject Availability Modes and Location
Session 2 | Distance* | Bathurst Campus |
*This subject offering contains a residential school. Please view following information for further details.
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: PSY422
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject informationDuration | Grading System | School: |
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One session | HD/FL | School of Psychology |
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Enrolment restrictions4th year Psychology students only. |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
* be able to outline the scope of forensic psychology and describe the interface between psychology and the judicial system * be able to critically evaluate a range of theories relevant to forensic psychology * be able to apply theory and research critically and appropriately to issues in the justice system * be able to write a policy type report * be able to use the psychological literature to develop and support arguments * be able to recognise ethical issues involved in forensic psychology * be able to demonstrate a basic knowledge of some of the psychological tests used in forensic situations |
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics: What is forensic psychology?
Social cognition and forensic psychology
The development and maintenance of criminal behaviour
Psychology and corrections
Assessment in fornesic psychology
Ethics in forensic psychology |
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Residential SchoolThis subject contains a compulsory 3 day residential school.
No changes to the purpose or activities of the existing residential school.
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The information contained in the 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 01 October 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.