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Apr 17, 2024
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2013-2014 HillBook (Class of 2017) [ARCHIVED HILL BOOK]
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PSY 421 - Psychology and the Legal SystemThree Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
Overview of the impact of Psychology on the legal system. Topics covered include how psychological research has influenced court decisions, an examination of the insanity defense, how competency to stand trial is determined, what psychological processes are involved in jury selection and jury decision making, the accuracy of eyewitness identification, and how children are viewed in the legal system.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 .
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