Description
Representing the direct interface between psychology and the law,
Forensic Psychology deals with any admissible psychological evidence
within the legal system. An overview of the theory, research, and
practice of forensic psychology will include such topics as criminal
profiling, psychopathy, insanity, competency to stand trial,
polygraphs, brain-based deception research, eyewitness testimony,
expert testimony, risk assessment, and the psychology of police
investigations.(3 s.h.)