FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY

Course Description

The course introduces the psychological view of the justice system and shows the application of psychological principles, approaches, methods and techniques to such areas as malingering, assessment of mental state for an insanity plea, competency to stand trial, prediction of violence, and evaluation of child custody in divorce, assessment of risk, personal injury and interpretation of polygraph data. In addition eyewitness testimony and the research associated with false memories and memory implantations will also be discussed. Although almost all of the literature is based on the traditional North American legal system, comparative legal systems from different countries and how they interact with psychological perspectives will also be examined as every country’s justice system functions differently.

FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY

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Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Howitt, D. (2017). Introduction to Forensic and Criminal Psychology. 6th Edition. New York: Pearson.
2. 02 Lecture notes

Learning Outcomes

1. To explain the working areas of forensic psychologists and the ethical rules they must obey. SOLO 4
2. Expressing the concept of crime and its occurrence. SOLO 3
3. To define ethics and standards in forensic interview. SOLO 2
4. To draw the modern understanding of law and forensic psychology in the prevention of crime SOLO 2
5. Expressing abnormal/deviant behaviors relation with criminality in children SOLO 5
6. L01 To evaluate what forensic psychology means. SOLO 5
7. L01 To be able to evaluate(5) forensic cases according to their subjects and types SOLO 5
8. L05 Ability to evaluate criminal liability SOLO 5
9. L07 To formulate(3) the subject of investigation of forensic cases SOLO 3
10. L09 Studying and formulating(3) the relationship between violence and psychopathology SOLO 3
11. L10 Detecting and evaluating(5) deviant behaviors SOLO 5

Program Outcomes

1. P01 1. Applies foundational nursing knowledge to meet individual, family, and community health needs by providing person-centred care that respects dignity, autonomy, privacy, and informed consent.
2. P02 2. Applies professional standards and quality management principles by using risk assessment, incident/near-miss reporting, audit/feedback, and continuous improvement to strengthen patient safety.
3. P03 3. Integrates theoretical and practical knowledge to deliver holistic preventive, curative, and rehabilitative nursing care by demonstrating therapeutic communication, empathy, and culturally safe practice.
4. P04 4. Delivers evidence-based, high-quality care using health information and communication technologies by documenting accurately, protecting confidentiality/data security, and using clinical technologies safely and appropriately.
5. P05 5. Identifies, analyses, and addresses healthcare problems by formulating clinical questions, searching and appraising evidence, applying findings to practice, and evaluating outcomes using a systematic, research-informed approach.
6. P06 6. Manages nursing care by prioritising, planning, implementing, and evaluating interventions; escalating concerns appropriately; and demonstrating accountability through accurate documentation and responsible delegation/supervision.
7. P07 7. Collaborates effectively within interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary teams by sharing timely information, respecting roles, engaging in constructive conflict management, and contributing actively to shared decision-making.
8. P08 8. Maintains lifelong learning by setting professional development goals, seeking and using feedback, engaging in reflective practice/portfolio work, and updating practice according to current scientific and technological developments.
9. P09 9. Plans and implements community-oriented projects and health promotion activities by using population data, collaborating with stakeholders, advocating for equitable health, and evaluating the impact of initiatives on community/public health.
10. P10 10. Upholds ethical principles by maintaining confidentiality, obtaining informed consent, ensuring fairness/non-discrimination, managing professional boundaries, and reporting unethical or unsafe practices according to regulations.
11. P11 11. Contributes to quality and professional development processes by participating in institutional quality activities , supporting in-field/out-of-field education through mentoring/teaching, and representing the nursing profession appropriately at national and international levels.
12. P12 12. Communicates professionally in at least one foreign language to access and use international evidence, collaborate with global peers, and provide safe, respectful communication for diverse populations.

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