PSY 185 Psychology of Law
Overview of the intersection of the disciplines of psychology and law. Introduces the philosophical foundation of both fields, the legal system of the United States, clinical issues and the law (e.g. psychological assessment, determination of competency, involuntary commitment, family law and criminal behavior) and psychological research on the legal system (e.g., juror decision making jury dynamics, judicial bias, eyewitness testimony and police procedure). Prerequisites: PSY 1.
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