Criminal Psychology
Aims of the course
Understand criminal behaviour and approaches to solving crime
Describe:
- Biological correlates of crime and the relationship with personality
- Psychological theories of crime
- The use of psychological theories in the detection of crime
- The theories relating to serious crime
- Assess myths and facts which relate to serial killers
Understand models of behavioural profiling
- Describe models of profiling
- Describe the relationship between profiling and behavioural analysis
- Compare the use of behavioural profiling in different countries
Understand forensic psychology in relation to crime detection
- Describe aspects of forensic psychology
- Assess the usefulness of forensic psychology in relation to crime detection
Assessment
Ongoing assessment with evidence of achieving the aims of the course.
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