Introduction to Criminal Psychology
Learn about the psychology behind criminal behavior in this Introduction to Criminal Psychology course. Understand the causes of criminal behavior and how psychological theories have been used to study it. Explore the developmental trajectories of offenders and the impact of social conditions. Taught by an expert in forensic psychology, this course is perfect for those interested in the darker side of human psychology and why some individuals choose to break the law. Gain insights into the psychological makeup of criminals and their information processing. Start your journey into understanding criminal behavior today.
What you’ll learn
- Understand different ways of studying human psychology.
- Think critically about the causes of criminal behaviour.
- Appreciate that criminals may have particular psychological make ups that lead them to break the law.
Have you ever watched Criminal Minds or CSI and wondered about the science behind some of the issues they touch on? Are you interested in the darker side of human psychology? Do you struggle to understand why some people might break the law when they have legitimate alternatives? If so, this Introduction to Criminal Psychology course is made with you in mind!
In this course, you will:
- Learn about how psychological theories have been used to understand criminal behaviour
- Consider the developmental trajectories of people who break the law
- Appreciate how criminals may process information differently to non-criminals
- Think about how social conditions contribute to law-breaking
This course gives you what you need to know to understand the core psychology of criminal behaviour. You will be learning all of this from an expert in this field. I am a university-based forensic psychology lecturer, an active research psychologist, and have published academic papers in the area of social and forensic psychology.
I hope you enjoy the course, and will be happy to answer an questions you have about the content.
Welcome aboard!
Who this course is for:
- The ideal student for this course is somebody who is interested in human psychology how it applies to criminal offenders.
