PSY469 Forensic and police psychology

Faculty of Social Studies
Autumn 2010
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 6 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
PhDr. Veronika Anna Polišenská, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
PhDr. Veronika Anna Polišenská, Ph.D.
Department of Psychology – Faculty of Social Studies
Contact Person: PhDr. Veronika Anna Polišenská, Ph.D.
Timetable
Mon 18:00–19:30 U35
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 25 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/25, only registered: 0/25, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/25
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
At the end of the course students will comprehend to various aspects of forensic psychology in terms of Police and Prison environment, victomology and different types of crimes. Students should be able to explain the theories of aggression and violence when regarding different criminal acts. They will also be able to discuss on different aspects of victimology and psychological issues of victims of criminal acts.. The course will also discuss the role of psychology within the investigative realm, spatial behaviour of offenders and possible prevention methods.
Syllabus
  • There are four lecture during the semester. 1. Introduction to the course - Forensic psychology, Criminal psychology, Criminology - History of Forensic Psychology - Theories of Crime - Theories of Aggression 2. Forensic Psychology in Practice - Offenders - Mental illness - Court and Law - Police - Crime analysis and investigation - Victimology - Testimony and false confession - Penology 3. Crime and Behaviour - Criminal behaviour - Criminal Specialization - Juvenile crime - Crime in groups - Organized crime - Geography of crime 4. Violent crimes - Property crime - Violent crime - Domestic crime - Prevention
Literature
  • HOWITT, Dennis. Forensic and criminal psychology. London: Prentice-Hall, 2002, xxii, 423. ISBN 0-13-016985-4. info
  • GUDJONSSON, Gisli H. and L. R. C. HAWARD. Forensic psychology : a guide to practice. 1st pub. London: Routledge, 1998, xii, 241. ISBN 0415132916. info
  • Forensic psychology : concepts, debates, and practice. Edited by Joanna R. Adler. Portland, Or.: Willan, 2004, xviii, 333. ISBN 1843920107. info
  • ARRIGO, Bruce A. and Stacey L. SHIPLEY. Introduction to forensic psychology : issues and controversies in crime and justice. 2nd ed. Boston: Elsevier, 2005, xxvi, 571. ISBN 0120643510. info
Teaching methods
Lectures, discussion, examples from profession, collectiv work on final research project
Assessment methods
The credit for the class is based upon active participation in class and final research project.
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2003, Autumn 2004, Autumn 2005, Autumn 2006, Autumn 2007, Autumn 2008, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2012.
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