Forensic and Penitentiary Psychology PSY-Klin>SądW
COURSE CONTENT:
1. Introduction to forensic and penitentiary psychology. Basic definitions, concepts, and assumptions.
2. The relationship between forensic psychology and law. Interdependencies.
3. Ethical aspects of a forensic psychologist's work.
4. Providing forensic psychological opinions in criminal proceedings, with particular emphasis on adjudicating insanity/limited sanity and the application of preventive measures (detention).
5. Mental disorders of offenders in the context of insanity/limited sanity.
6. Providing forensic psychological opinions in civil proceedings, particularly in cases concerning legal capacity and the validity of wills.
7. Providing forensic psychological opinions in cases concerning legal incapacitation.
8. Providing psychological opinions regarding the assessment of the credibility of witness testimony, including that of minors.
9. Sociological concepts of deviance and crime.
10. Psychological Concepts of Deviance and Criminality.
11. Psychological and Social Dimensions of Imprisonment.
11. Selected Psychological and Legal Issues Concerning Juvenile Deviance and Criminality.
12. Selected Psychological and Legal Issues Concerning Sexual Offenses.
13. The Role of Mediation in Criminal and Civil Court Proceedings. Legal and Practical Aspects of the Work of a Court Mediator.
(in Polish) Tryb zajęć
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Learning outcomes
KNOWLEDGE:
(PPMpK_W04) has in-depth and structured knowledge of subdisciplines and specializations of psychology, with particular emphasis on forensic and penitentiary psychology, including: terminology, theory and methodology - oriented towards practical applications
(PPMpK_W13) has in-depth knowledge of the determinants of psychological processes and human behavior in the norm and pathology, is able to differentiate between the norm and pathology, as well as identify developmental trends of observed phenomena in the field of forensic and penitentiary psychology
SKILLS:
(PPMpK_U08) is able to conduct a diagnostic examination of an individual in relation to the scope of forensic and penitentiary psychology, integrate the results of the psychological examination and formulate a judgment for the needs of various recipients
SOCIAL COMPETENCES:
(PPMpK_K04) identifies with the values, goals and tasks implemented in psychological practice, has a developed research sensitivity, is characterized by reliability, prudence, maturity and commitment in designing, planning and implementing psychological activities in relation to the issues of forensic and penitentiary psychology
Assessment criteria
1. Test exam.
2. Attendance and active participation during lectures.
Practical placement
They are not planned at the moment.
Bibliography
Basic reading:
1. Stanik, J.M. (2021). Psychologia sądowa. Warszawa: Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN.
2. Rode, D., Dukała, K., Kabzińska, J., Zalewska-Łunkiewicz, K. (2020). Kliniczna psychologia sądowa. Warszawa: Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN.
3. Więcek-Durańska, A. (2023). Opiniowanie sądowo-psychologiczne. Teoria i praktyka. Warszawa: Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN.
Additional reading:
Gałecki, P., Eichstaedt, K., (2022). Psychiatria sądowa. Warszawa: PZWL Wydawnictwo Lekarskie.
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