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PSYC431I - Psychology and Law

Description

Consideration of the contributions of psychological theory and research to the understanding of crime investigation, courtroom dynamics and the legal system. Specific topics vary from year to year but may include eyewitness testimony, police practices, judge and jury decision making, lie detection and confessions, expert testimony. Topics are discussed from the perspectives of social and cognitive psychology.

Units

1.5

Hours: lecture-lab-tutorial

3-0-0

Formerly

PSYC 380

Note(s)

  • Credit will be granted for only one of PSYC 431I, PSYC 380.

Prerequisites

  • Complete all of the following
    • Complete all of:
      • PSYC300A - Statistical Methods in Psychology (1.5)
    • Complete 2 of:
      • PSYC320 - Evolutionary Psychology (1.5)
      • PSYC330 - Personality (1.5)
      • PSYC375 - Interpersonal Relationships (1.5)
      • PSYC376 - Social Psychology of Sexuality (1.5)
      • PSYC385 - Motivation, Emotion, and Well-Being (1.5)
      • PSYC386 - Cultural Psychology (1.5)

Pre- or corequisites

  • Completed or concurrently enrolled in all of:
    • PSYC300B - Statistical Methods in Psychology II (1.5)

Course offered by

Department of Psychology

Course schedules

Summer timetable available: February 15. Fall and Spring timetables available: May 15.

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