(in Polish) Prawo i psychologia 2404-P-5-PPSS-PiP
The course aims to present, using specific examples, psychology's contribution (or potential contribution) to increasing the effectiveness of the justice system and investigative services. During the classes, we will discuss research results regarding, among others, profiling unknown perpetrators, false confessions, and factors affecting credibility and decision-making in a judicial context.
List of topics:
1. Introduction to Psychology & Law: the relationship between law and psychology; sources and importance of cooperation.
2. Deception and its detection.
3. Malingering and its detection
4. Implantation of false autobiographical memories and "recovered" memories.
5. False confession.
6. Credibility assessment and factors influencing credibility.
7. Profiling of unknown perpetrators.
8. Expert witness in court
Total student workload
Learning outcomes - knowledge
Learning outcomes - skills
Learning outcomes - social competencies
Teaching methods
Observation/demonstration teaching methods
Expository teaching methods
Exploratory teaching methods
- case study
Prerequisites
Course coordinators
Term 2025/26Z: | Term 2022/23Z: | Term 2023/24Z: | Term 2024/25Z: |
Assessment criteria
Preparing and presenting an oral presentation on a given topic during classes; active class participation; attendance (1 missing class allowed).
Bibliography
Memon, A., Vrij, A., & Bull, R. (2003). Prawo i psychologia. GWP.
Ackerman, M. J. (2005). Podstawy psychologii sądowej. GWP.
Stanik, J. (2013). Psychologia sądowa. PWN.
Additional information
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