PSY 270 - Mind in the Courtroom: Psychology & the Law

Institution:

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Psychology

Description:

The course focuses on the application of Cognitive Psychology and Social Psychology to understand legal issues such as inaccurate eyewitness identifications, false memories, false confessions, lie detection, racial profiling, and jury decision-making. Students will learn both content and the processes by which scientific knowledge in this domain is acquired.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wcupa.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 436-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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