PSYC 2400 Lecture Notes - Study Guide, Forensic Psychology, Jargon
24 Feb 2014
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We"ll talk about the legal system forensic component. A lot of legal jargon (ask what it means) The content is very broad, might go over it too quickly in class. Announcements, review sessions, article assignment, marks, etc. are all on. Best way to succeed: download the slides first, then watch the class and fill in the. E-mail the tas to set up a meeting time. During very busy times (just before the midterm), don"t ask stupid questions. Deception and polygraph *malingering of mental disorder guest lecture. Eyewitness testimony: how to conduct police line ups to increase accuracy, the parameters, etc. Mental health issues: role mental health plays in specific legislation. Assessment of risk for violence: parole board deciding whether to release criminal. *guest lecture- area of desistance (why people stop committing crime) Psychopathy *adelle forth"s area of specialization (last two lectures) Child witnesses and victims (prevalence of child abuse) the content could touch on upsetting topics.
