PSY 421 Forensic Social and Experimental Psychology

3 hours 

This course critically examines selected areas in social and experimental forensic psychology. Students will gain an in-depth knowledge of topics focusing on individual behavior and perceptions (such as eyewitness, child witness, or expert witness testimony) and topics focusing on group behavior (such as jury selection and decision making.) Students will read original research articles and will explore current debates in the field relating to research questions, research methods and ethical issues in research.