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PSYC 153

Psychology in the Courtroom

Description
Role of psychology in the legal system: legal procedure and adversary system, jury selection, jury decision-making, eyewitness testimony, mental health law, criminal responsibility and legal insanity, expert psychological testimony, role of forensic psychologists. Prerequisite: PSYC 1.

Grading
Normal Grade Rules

Units
3

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