Welcome to Forensic Psychology. Through this module the students will learn about the origins, principles and main topics of research and practice in Forensic Psychology. They will be able to: understand the theoretical and knowledge base of various topics of forensic psychology; understand the differences and similarities between Forensic Psychology and other contributing Psychology fields such as Biological Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Development and Social Psychology; learn about various research methods and techniques to be applied to specific research problems in forensic psychology; and reflect on their own cognitive processes, emotions and ethical considerations that are important in the learning and application of forensic psychology in individuals and communities.
This is a level 5 elective module which provides students with the opportunity to learn about Forensic Psychology, a recent subfield of Psychology which emphasizes the application of research and practice in other areas of psychology (e.g., cognitive psychology, social psychology) to the legal arena. The module covers the history, basic principles and objects of study of Forensic Psychology. Some important thematic areas are introduced such as the forensic cognition (how offenders think), psychology of criminal behaviour and victimology, the role of psychology in police and legal processes, assessment and treatment of offenders in forensic settings.
This module is related to other modules in level 4 (Psychology 130- Cognitive Psychology, Psychology 101- Introduction to Psychology and Psychology 204- Social Psychology), as well as in level 5 (Psychology 218-Psychopathology).
This is a level 5 elective module which provides students with the opportunity to learn about Forensic Psychology, a recent subfield of Psychology which emphasizes the application of research and practice in other areas of psychology (e.g., cognitive psychology, social psychology) to the legal arena. The module covers the history, basic principles and objects of study of Forensic Psychology. Some important thematic areas are introduced such as the forensic cognition (how offenders think), psychology of criminal behaviour and victimology, the role of psychology in police and legal processes, assessment and treatment of offenders in forensic settings.
This module is related to other modules in level 4 (Psychology 130- Cognitive Psychology, Psychology 101- Introduction to Psychology and Psychology 204- Social Psychology), as well as in level 5 (Psychology 218-Psychopathology).
- Instructor: Styliani Skopelitou
- Instructor: Aimiliza Stefanidou