Psychology in comparative criminal procedure

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This course dives into the complex world of criminal psychology, examining criminal profiling, personality models, and various predictors of criminal behavior such as age, gender, race, education, and socioeconomic status. Additionally, the course will analyze depictions of serial killers in films and series, their methods, and the nature of sexual crimes.

1. Introduction to Criminal Psychology: Defining the field and its relevance to modern criminology.

2. Criminal Profiling Techniques: Exploring methods used to profile criminals based on crime scene analysis and behavioral patterns.

3. Personality Models in Criminal Psychology: Examination of major personality tests like Timothy Leary’s Interpersonal Circumplex and the Big Five Personality Traits.

4. Demographic Factors in Criminal Behavior: Analyzing how age, gender, race, education, and socioeconomic status influence criminal behavior.

5. Serial Killers in Media: Discussion on how serial killers are portrayed in films and television series, comparing fictional representations to real-life cases.

6. Operational Methods of Serial Killers: Studying common patterns and techniques used by serial killers.

7. Psychology of Sexual Crimes: Exploring the psychological aspects behind sexual crimes and offender profiling.

8. Case Studies: Detailed examination of notable criminal cases and the psychological factors involved.

9. Preventative Measures in Criminal Psychology: Discussing psychological interventions and strategies to prevent criminal behavior.

10. Ethical Considerations in Criminal Psychology: Addressing the ethical issues faced by criminal psychologists.

Russil Durrant - An Introduction to Criminal Psychology, Routledge 2018

• CRP_K1_W01: Understand foundational theories and practices within criminal psychology.

• CRP_K2_U02: Apply criminal profiling techniques to hypothetical crime scenarios.

• CRP_K3_K03: Evaluate the reliability and validity of different personality models in predicting criminal behavior.

• CRP_K4_W04: Analyze the influence of demographic factors on criminal behavior.

• CRP_K5_U05: Critically assess the portrayal of serial killers and sexual criminals in media and its impact on public perception.

• Course Delivery Method: Engaging lectures combined with multimedia presentations to facilitate understanding of complex psychological concepts.

• Examination Criteria: Students are assessed through a combination of oral examinations and video presentations, focusing on their grasp of theoretical knowledge, analytical skills, and the ability to apply psychological concepts to real-world situations.

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